Located on the very western coast of Jutland, Ringkøbing is an historic Danish town, dating as far back as the 13th Century. Like a lot of Danish towns it boasts cobblestone streets, flat and stunning landscapes and because it’s on the coast next to a huge fjord, there are long stretches of golden sands and plenty of beautiful views of the water too – no matter the season!
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Why Get Married in Ringkøbing?
As previously mentioned, Ringkøbing is one of Denmark’s oldest market towns and while it is a small town, it has a lot to offer; pretty streets, small courtyards, beautiful architecture, market squares, bustling atmosphere and stunning views – given its location on the Ringkøbing Fjord.
Ringkøbing is a great choice for those couples who love to travel and want to see a lot of Denmark while they’re here, especially for those who live in Germany and are happy to spend some time in the car, soaking up the Danish scenery along the way!
Weddings in Ringkøbing are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon, usually between 2pm and 3.30pm.
Witnesses are provided by the town hall as standard procedure on Tuesdays and Thursdays and at no extra cost.
The marriage office is usually pretty quick to respond but during Summer and near Christmas their response time can sometimes go up to 2 to 3 weeks. It should be noted that there needs to be at least 14 days between the date the marriage office received your approval letter and your wedding appointment.
Documents must be presented at least one working day before the ceremony to the citizen service office. The town hall prefers that the couple call in advance to make an appointment for the presentation.
Image supplied by Ringkøbing town hall marriage office
The Look and Feel of a Wedding in Ringkøbing
The exterior of Ringkøbing town hall does not necessarily have the quaint charm of many of the other town halls in Denmark, however it was designed this way for a very specific reason, according to Bayarch.dk:
“Ice ripples often affect the area, which is why the building is designed with a significant base; this also works as plant bowls around the building. The roof canopies serve both as a towering weight on the building but also as sun screening.”
It is, however, situated right on the edge of the Fjord with stunning views of the water stretching as far as the eye can see.
Inside the town hall however, that gorgeous classic Danish interior design can be found in every corner. Simple, elegant and beautiful with incredible views from every window.
Images supplied by the Ringkøbing marriage office
How To Get To Ringkøbing
From Germany
By car, it is just over a 2 hour drive from the German border town of Süderlügum, which means it’s particularly suitable for couples who are happy for a road trip from Germany!
Via train, it will take slightly longer. From Süderlügem it will take around 3 hours 40 minutes, with 2 train changes. You can check the train journey here – enter Süderlügem St as your start and Ringkøbing St as your destination, as well as your date and rough time for travel. It will show you the available journeys.
From Copenhagen
Driving from Copenhagen will take just under 4 hours. You can see the journey on a map here.
Via train from Copenhagen it will take anywhere between 4 and 4.5 hours and will take at least 2 (on some journeys 3) train transfers and in some cases, part of the journey is by bus. You can see this journey on a map here. It is quite a long journey from Copenhagen but if you’re up for an adventure, well, then it would be perfect.
The Ringkøbing Museum. Photo Credit – travel.earth
Things to Do in Ringkøbing
Take local history tours, see lectures, learn so much about the rich history of this small corner of Denmark. The Ringkøbing museum is a collective of 10 museums in the local area and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the history of the area.
A poignant and thought provoking work of art located in Ringkøbing. Certainly worth a visit while you are in the area.
If whiskey is your tipple (and even if it isn’t) this whiskey distillery, set up by a group of 9 friends in 2005, is a great place to visit when in Ringkøbing!
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