Changes in our wedding schedule
You can get married at Ting- og Arresthuset in Esbjerg every Friday and on Saturdays in uneven weeks, as well as at the Old Townhall in Ribe with own witnesses every Friday and on Saturdays in even weeks.
In order to reduce the risk of infection with the new coronavirus, a maximum of 2 guests are currently allowed at a wedding ceremony.
Everyone has to wear a mouth nose protection mask when entering the house!
Due to corona restrictions it is currently not possible to cross the Danish border without a worthy reason. A wedding is not recognized as worthy reason by the border police.
You can keep yourself updated on the current entry rules on this web site: https://coronasmitte.dk/en/entry-into-denmark
Contact
If you need help, don't hesitate to contact the wedding office - by phone or in writing.
Esbjerg Kommune
Grønvangsvej 9A
6700 Esbjerg
Email: vielse@esbjergkommune.dk
Phone +45 61 36 09 69
Telephone opening hours:
Monday, Thursday and Friday from kl. 9. - 11*
Tuesday and Wednesday closed
* We have closed the day after Kr. Ascension Day and in the period 24.12.21 - 31.12.2021, both days incl.
Wedding ceremonies can be held at:
Von Støckens Plads
6760 Ribe
Ting- og Arresthuset i Esbjerg
Skolegade 33
6700 Esbjerg
Or somewhere entirely else ...
You can read more about weddings in Esbjerg on VisitDK's website here: VisitEsbjerg and VisitRibe
You can also read the brochure about weddings here: Weddings in Ribe.
Wedding in the open or at a special place?
Wedding on the beach, in the garden or
maybe at sea? Your wedding ceremony
can take place exactly where and when
you want it.
Wedding in Esbjerg
In Esbjerg, ceremonies take place at the Gamle Ting- og Arresthus (The Old City Hall & Jailhouse), a beautiful building towering 30 meters towards the sky.
Wedding in Ribe
In Ribe, weddings are held in the beautiful and historic premises of The Old Town Hall. The building is over 500 years old and has a lovely atmosphere.
The practical matters
To get married, there are a number of practical matters to settle before the wedding can take place.