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    Sønderborg Municipality · Als

    Wedding in
    Sønderborg Municipality

    What you need to know about ceremony venues, document presentation, and the day itself

    Sønderborg Municipality is one of the most popular wedding destinations in Southern Denmark for international couples. There are important practical details to understand before you book — including where the ceremony actually takes place and what to do the day before. This guide covers all of it clearly.

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    Ceremony dayFridays only, 8:30–14:00
    Ceremony venuesGråsten or Nordborg
    DocumentsThursday before, in Sønderborg
    Gallery deliveryWithin 4 weeks
    The ceremony

    Where weddings in Sønderborg Municipality take place

    Weddings in Sønderborg Municipality for international couples do not take place at Sønderborg Town Hall. They take place at one of two venues on Fridays between 8:30 and 14:00. The location alternates by calendar week:

    Det Gamle Rådhus, Gråsten (odd weeks)Torvet 8, 6300 Gråsten. The former council chamber in the historic town hall, now a hotel. The ceremony room overlooks Gråsten Palace Lake. Gråsten is 15 minutes by car from central Sønderborg.
    Nørherredhus Hotel, Nordborg (even weeks)Nørherredhus Hotel, Nordborg, Als. A hotel ceremony venue on the island of Als, approximately 25 minutes by car from central Sønderborg. Hotel parking available on site.

    Contact the Marriage Office to confirm which venue is scheduled for your date. Document presentation is the Thursday before at: Borgerservice Sønderborg, Holger Drachmanns Plads 5, 2., 6400 Sønderborg. Phone: +45 88 72 51 84. Email: vielser@sonderborg.dk. Witnesses can be provided by the municipality if needed.

    A suggested timeline

    1

    Thursday before: document presentation

    Present your passports in person at Borgerservice, Holger Drachmanns Plads 5, Sønderborg. This is mandatory for international couples. Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday 8:00–15:00, Thursday 8:00–17:00.

    2

    Friday: arrive 20 minutes before the ceremony

    Travel to your confirmed venue — either Gråsten or Nordborg. Give yourself time to park, settle, and take in the setting before the ceremony begins.

    3

    The ceremony — approximately 20 minutes

    The registrar from Sønderborg Municipality leads the ceremony at your confirmed venue.

    4

    Portraits — 30 to 90 minutes

    After the ceremony, portrait locations depend on which venue you are at and your package. Both venues have strong portrait options immediately nearby.

    Portrait locations

    The best portrait spots
    near Sønderborg

    Portrait options vary depending on which venue your ceremony is at. Both locations have beautiful settings immediately on the doorstep.

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    Gråsten: Palace gardens and lake

    If your ceremony is at Det Gamle Rådhus, Gråsten Palace and its gardens are a 10-minute walk. The palace lake is directly outside. Extraordinary portrait settings that require no travel after the ceremony.

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    Nordborg: Als countryside and Nordborg Lake

    If your ceremony is at Nørherredhus Hotel, the hotel grounds, Nordborg Lake, and the Als countryside give you calm, natural portrait settings immediately around the venue.

    3

    Sønderborg Castle

    For longer packages, Sønderborg Castle and the Als Fjord waterfront are worth the short drive. The medieval castle on the fjord is one of the most photographically distinctive settings in Southern Denmark.

    Practical information

    Getting there and document presentation

    The two ceremony venues are both outside central Sønderborg. A car is strongly recommended. Both have parking on site or immediately nearby.

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    Det Gamle Rådhus, Gråsten

    Free public parking in front on Torvet. Up to 2 hours with a parking disc.

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    Nørherredhus Hotel, Nordborg

    On-site parking at the hotel. Follow hotel signs from the main road into Nordborg.

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    Borgerservice Sønderborg (document day)

    For document presentation on Thursday: Holger Drachmanns Plads 5, Sønderborg. Central city location with parking available nearby.

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    What to bring

    • Passports for both partners — required for document presentation on Thursday
    • Any visas or residency permits if applicable
    • Confirm your venue (Gråsten or Nordborg) and the address with the marriage office
    • Share the venue address with any guests — both locations are outside central Sønderborg
    • Rings — and agree in advance whose pocket they are in
    Your photographer
    Benjamin Pötter, wedding photographer in Southern Denmark
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    Benjamin Pötter

    I photograph weddings at both Sønderborg Municipality ceremony venues regularly. Whether your date falls at Det Gamle Rådhus in Gråsten or Nørherredhus Hotel in Nordborg, I know both locations well. A small travel fee applies and is always quoted upfront.

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