Say yes in Tønder. Just five kilometres over the border.
Tønder is one of the places couples from abroad choose most often for their wedding in Denmark. You marry in the old county council chamber on Jomfrustien, opposite the town hall. I photograph your ceremony quietly and from the background, then your couple shoot in the old town, along the linden avenue in Møgeltønder or on the beach at Rømø.
- Ceremonies on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Registrars speak German and English
- Witnesses provided on request
Gråsten ♡What you need to know about Tønder
You apply to Familieretshuset, the Danish Agency of Family Law. Only once you are approved do you book your ceremony, using the link in the approval letter. Booking by email or phone is not possible.
Venue
Den Gamle Amtsrådssal, Jomfrustien 8, first floor, opposite the town hall. There is no lift. If walking is difficult for you, you will be married in another room; just let them know in advance.
Ceremony days
For couples approved by Familieretshuset, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mornings with witnesses from the municipality, early afternoons with your own witnesses.
Witnesses
Two are required. The municipality provides them free of charge on request. If you bring your own, send their names and addresses at least one week before.
Language and certificate
The registrars speak German and English. Straight after the ceremony you receive two international marriage certificates in five languages.
Costs
Tønder Municipality charges no fee for the ceremony. You only pay for your application to Familieretshuset, DKK 2,100.
Closed
In calendar weeks 30 and 31, between Christmas and New Year, and on some public holidays.
As of October 2026, without guarantee. Please check the pages of Tønder Municipality and Familieretshuset.
Around Tønder
We choose the places for your couple shoot together beforehand, depending on light, weather and your package.
Old town
Gabled houses with the typical bay windows and cobbled lanes, right by the wedding venue.
Møgeltønder
The cobbled Slotsgade, lined with old linden trees, between Schackenborg Castle and the church.
Marsh and dyke
Flat land, wide skies and the Wadden Sea near Højer.
Rømø, Lakolk
A North Sea beach more than 700 metres wide, which you can drive onto by car.
Rømø, dunes
The Bjergene, dunes up to 19 metres high, looking out over the North Sea and the Wadden Sea.
What couples ask about Tønder
Can I book my date in Tønder by email?
No. You book only after approval from Familieretshuset, using the link in the letter.
Is a Saturday possible?
For couples from abroad, the municipality names Tuesdays and Thursdays. For any other day, ask the registry office directly.
Can we get married on the beach at Rømø?
The mayor can approve a different venue. Whether and how that works for Rømø is something to clarify directly with the municipality at vielse@toender.dk. Either way, Rømø is well worth the drive for photos.
How far is Tønder from Flensburg?
About 50 kilometres. Tønder lies roughly five kilometres beyond the border.
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