Getting married at Lolland town hall

By the Denmark Wedding team 7 November 2026

The short answer

You can get married in Lolland once Familieretshuset has approved your marriage. A registrar from Lolland 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. Lolland suits couples who want a quiet island with lakes, farmland and Maribo as its charming centre.

Lolland at a glance

Region: Region Zealand, the island of Lolland
Approval: Familieretshuset, the same for every municipality
Ceremony: Civil, led by a municipal registrar, with two witnesses
Main towns: Maribo, Nakskov and Rødby
Travel: Train or car; we plan the journey
Photo spots: Maribo Lake, the cathedral, Knuthenborg Safari Park

Can couples from abroad get married in Lolland?

Yes, in principle. Couples who live outside Denmark can marry in Lolland 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 Lolland 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 Lolland 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 Lolland for a civil wedding?

Lolland is a flat, green island in the south of Denmark, and couples choose it for quiet, space and a slower pace. Its towns include Maribo, Nakskov and Rødby, and its farmland and coast feel far removed from the capital.

Maribo is the most photogenic: it sits on Maribo Lake, with a medieval cathedral that once belonged to a convent and walking paths along the water. Knuthenborg Safari Park is also on Lolland, which makes the island popular with guests who like a day out, and the long coast has quiet beaches for a gentler wedding day.

A lake setting in Maribo for calm portraits
Wide skies, farmland and quiet beaches
Knuthenborg Safari Park as a day out for guests
A peaceful island away from the crowds

How do you get to Lolland from Copenhagen?

Lolland is reached from Copenhagen by train or by car across the bridges of South Zealand and Falster. The distance means we suggest an overnight stay, and we plan the journey with you step by step.

Lolland is often paired with Falster. Read our article on town hall weddings outside Copenhagen, or contact our team and we check Lolland for your dates, with a nearby town hall as a backup.

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 Lolland: what couples ask

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Can we have photos at Knuthenborg Safari Park?

The park is a visitor attraction with its own rules for access and professional photography. We check them before the day and suggest other places on Lolland if needed.

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Is a wedding in Lolland legally valid outside Denmark?

Yes. A civil marriage in Lolland 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 Lolland 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 Lolland 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 on Lolland?

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 on Lolland. 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 on Lolland?

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 on Lolland 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 Lolland 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 on Lolland?

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.