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    Gråsten · Southern Jutland

    Wedding in Gråsten
    at Det Gamle Rådhus

    The former council chamber, views of the palace lake, and the royal town on the doorstep

    Weddings in Gråsten take place at Det Gamle Rådhus on Torvet — the former town hall, now a hotel, with its original council chamber intact. The chamber looks out over Gråsten Palace Lake and has a genuine historic quality that few ceremony rooms can match. This guide covers everything worth knowing before your day.

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    Ceremony addressDet Gamle Rådhus, Torvet 8, Gråsten
    DayFridays only, 8:30–14:00
    MunicipalitySønderborg
    Gallery deliveryWithin 4 weeks
    The ceremony

    What to expect at
    Det Gamle Rådhus

    The ceremony takes place in the former council chamber on the first floor of Det Gamle Rådhus, Torvet 8, 6300 Gråsten. The room overlooks Gråsten Palace Lake. The ceremony is administered by Sønderborg Municipality. Weddings here are on Fridays only between 8:30 and 14:00.

    Document presentationYou must present your passports and documents in person at Borgerservice Sønderborg the Thursday before your wedding (one working day before). Address: Holger Drachmanns Plads 5, 2., 6400 Sønderborg. Phone: +45 88 72 51 84. Email: vielser@sonderborg.dk.

    The council chamber at Det Gamle Rådhus has a warmth and history that very few ceremony rooms have. The view of the palace lake from the window behind you during the ceremony makes for photographs that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Southern Denmark.

    A suggested timeline

    1

    Arrive with time to settle

    Det Gamle Rådhus is on Torvet, the main square in Gråsten. Easy to find. Private parking at the hotel (paid). Give yourself time before the ceremony.

    2

    The ceremony

    The registrar from Sønderborg Municipality leads the ceremony in the former council chamber. Witnesses can be provided if you need them.

    3

    Palace lake portraits — 10 to 15 minutes

    The palace lake is directly outside. The combination of the water, the trees, and the historic building gives you strong early portraits before moving on.

    4

    Gråsten Palace gardens — 30 to 60 minutes

    A 10-minute walk from Torvet. The palace gardens are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence and are extraordinary for portraits.

    Portrait locations

    The best portrait spots
    near Gråsten

    Gråsten has a genuinely exceptional range of portrait settings within easy reach. The palace, the lake, and the old town each give the day a completely different atmosphere.

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    Gråsten Palace and gardens

    The Danish Royal Family’s summer residence is a 10-minute walk from Torvet. The gardens are open to the public when the Royal Family is not in residence. Manicured paths, open lawns, and the palace itself create a portrait setting unlike anywhere else in Southern Denmark.

    2

    Gråsten Palace Lake

    Directly outside Det Gamle Rådhus. The water, the surrounding trees, and the reflections give you calm, beautiful portrait settings immediately after the ceremony without needing to travel anywhere.

    3

    Gråsten harbour and old town

    Gråsten has a small harbour and well-preserved old town streets a short walk from the ceremony venue. Warm stone, quiet character, and a human scale that photographs naturally.

    Practical information

    Parking at Det Gamle Rådhus

    Free public parking is available both directly in front of Det Gamle Rådhus on Torvet and behind the building at the town centre car park. Both require a parking disc and are free for up to 2 hours.

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    Torvet — in front of Det Gamle Rådhus

    Free public parking directly in front of the building on Torvet. Up to 2 hours with a parking disc. The most convenient option for the ceremony.

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    City centre parking behind Det Gamle Rådhus

    Free public parking in the town centre behind the building. Up to 2 hours with a parking disc. A short walk to the ceremony entrance.

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    What to bring

    • Your passport or ID — and your partner’s
    • Rings — and agree in advance whose pocket they are in
    • Documents were presented the Thursday before in Sønderborg — confirm this is done
    • Share the address with guests: Det Gamle Rådhus, Torvet 8, 6300 Gråsten
    • Check whether the palace gardens are open (the Royal Family is typically there in summer)
    Your photographer
    Benjamin Pötter, wedding photographer in Southern Denmark
    BP Medie · Aabenraa

    Benjamin Pötter

    I photograph weddings at Det Gamle Rådhus in Gråsten regularly. The council chamber, the palace lake, and the gardens are locations I know well. A small travel fee applies from Aabenraa and is always quoted upfront.

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