Getting married at Guldborgsund town hall

By the Denmark Wedding team 7 November 2026

The short answer

You can get married in Guldborgsund once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Guldborgsund Municipality leads a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, two witnesses sign with you, and the marriage is legally the same as one in Copenhagen. Guldborgsund suits couples who want the island of Falster, with its long beaches, countryside and the town of Nykøbing Falster.

Guldborgsund at a glance

Region: Region Zealand, mainly the island of Falster
Approval: Familieretshuset, the same for every municipality
Ceremony: Civil, led by a municipal registrar, with two witnesses
Main town: Nykøbing Falster
Travel: Train or car across the bridges; we plan the journey
Photo spots: Marielyst beach, Nykøbing Falster, the Guldborgsund strait

Can couples from abroad get married in Guldborgsund?

Yes, in principle. Couples who live outside Denmark can marry in Guldborgsund once Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law, has approved their documents. After that, the municipality's registrar performs a short civil ceremony, usually in Danish or English, with two witnesses aged 18 or over.

Danish marriage law is national, so Guldborgsund follows the same rules as Copenhagen, and the marriage is legally the same. Not every Danish town hall offers dates to couples from abroad, and availability changes through the year, so we check Guldborgsund for your dates and suggest a nearby town hall if it is full. If you are new to the process, see our guide on how to get married in Denmark.

Why would a couple choose Guldborgsund for a civil wedding?

Guldborgsund Municipality covers most of the island of Falster in the south of Denmark, together with nearby islands, and its main town is Nykøbing Falster. Couples choose it for a slow, seaside feeling: flat farmland, broad skies and some of the country's longest sandy beaches.

Marielyst is the best-known beach resort on Falster, a long white shore that suits wide, airy photos. In Nykøbing Falster, the Guldborgsund strait gives a waterside backdrop, and the Medieval Centre nearby offers a very different, historical experience for guests who want to turn the day into an outing.

Long sandy beaches at Marielyst
A relaxed island atmosphere far from the capital
Waterside setting in Nykøbing Falster
A good base for exploring South Zealand and Lolland

How do you get to Guldborgsund from Copenhagen?

Falster is connected to Zealand by bridges, so you reach Nykøbing Falster by train or by car from Copenhagen. We plan the route and the timing with you, and a private driver is a comfortable option for a wedding group.

Many couples make Guldborgsund an overnight stay by the sea. Read our article on town hall weddings outside Copenhagen, or contact our team and we check Guldborgsund for your dates.

Written by the Denmark Wedding team. Town hall rules and dates change, so we confirm the details for your date before you book. Questions? Ask us directly.

Questions and answers

Marrying in Guldborgsund: what couples ask

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Can we have wedding photos on the beach at Marielyst?

Yes, the beach is a public place and suits relaxed portraits. Some places have their own rules for professional photography, which we check before the day, and we plan around the season and the weather.

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Is a wedding in Guldborgsund legally valid outside Denmark?

Yes. A civil marriage in Guldborgsund is a full Danish marriage, exactly like one in Copenhagen. You receive a Danish marriage certificate, which can be issued in a multilingual format and legalised with an apostille if your home country asks for one.

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Do we need to live in Guldborgsund to marry there?

No residency is required by Danish law, but each municipality decides whether it offers dates to couples from abroad. Availability changes during the year, so we check Guldborgsund for your dates first. Most couples marry 4 to 8 weeks after first contacting us.

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Do we need to bring our own witnesses to in Guldborgsund?

Every civil marriage in Denmark needs two witnesses, but you do not have to bring them. If you travel alone, we arrange two witnesses for your ceremony in Guldborgsund. If you would rather ask two of your guests, they do not need to be Danish or speak Danish.

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What documents do we need to marry in Guldborgsund?

The same as anywhere in Denmark: a valid passport for each of you and, depending on your nationality, a visa or residence permit for the Schengen area. If either of you has been married before, add the final divorce decree or the former spouse's death certificate. Familieretshuset approves your papers before the wedding, and we send you a free checklist for your exact situation.

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Can the ceremony in Guldborgsund be held in English?

Danish law requires that you both understand what the registrar says, so the ceremony is held in a language you both follow. Many town halls marry couples in English and some in German; we confirm which languages Guldborgsund offers for your date before you book. You can also bring your own interpreter.

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Can our guests come to the ceremony in Guldborgsund?

Yes, guests are welcome. Ceremony rooms differ in size from one town hall to the next, so tell us how many people you are bringing and we confirm the space with the municipality before you book.