Aalborg is located in the very north of Jutland. It is Denmark’s 4th largest city and has a lot to offer those who visit AND very importantly, it has its own international airport. Which, actually makes it very easily accessible for international couples wanting to travel here to get married, despite its apparent distance from both Copenhagen and Germany when looking at Aalborg’s location on a map.
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Why Get Married in Aalborg?
Aalborg is a great town! It is full of culture, history and good vibes as well as that gorgeous Danish charm. It has so much to offer couples who travel here for their weddings! The town hall is formal and classic and yet peaceful and romantic.
Weddings are held on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Witnesses will be provided on Tuesdays and Fridays but not on Saturdays, so if you wish to get married here on a Saturday, then you must bring with you 2 witnesses.
The Aalborg marriage office usually responds within a couple of days to marriage date reservation requests, however, note they apply a 14 day waiting period, which means you cannot get married within 14 days of submitting your wedding date request.
You must present your documents one working day prior to your wedding date.
The Look and Feel of a Wedding in Aalborg
The Aalborg town hall is an old building that stands proudly on the square, its bright yellow walls adding cheer to even the dullest of days.
The wedding room is very formal with classic design and beautiful wooden furniture, with large windows allowing light to fill the room.
The town hall is currently only used for wedding ceremonies and other functions.
How to Get to Aalborg
From Copenhagen by car:
There are 2 routes you can take if you plan to drive to Aalborg from Copenhagen, via the highways only or you can cut out some of the driving by taking the Sjællands Odde ferry to Aarhus, continuing the drive from Aarhus to Aalborg. Both options will take you around 4.5 hours, give or take. Take a look at the journey here.
From Copenhagen by train:
There is, at time of writing, 1 direct train each hour to Aalborg (meaning no transfers). This train takes 4 hours. Otherwise, there are other trains that involve at least 1 transfer.
See the journey on a map here und check train times and transfers on this website here.
From Germany by car:
From Germany by train:
Things to do in Aalborg
This is well worth a visit and will keep you interested and engaged for most of the day. There is a lot of artwork held at this museum as well as exhibitions, lectures, screenings, family events and much more.
This stunning old building is located right next to the town hall. It was built during the renaissance and is a very well known landmark in Aalborg. It is said to be the most photographed building in Aalborg! It is now privately owned and is not possible to walk in. During the summer they often hold guided tours by appointment only. So if you want to visit and take a look inside this beautiful building, remember to book!
The Danes are incredibly proud of their maritime heritage and in so many of the towns and cities that are located by the sea you’ll find some kind of museum dedicated to Denmark’s rich history and bond with the sea. This is a great museum – here you will be able to board a submarine as well as try out their sail simulator!