The Old Town Hall, Aabenraa

Today, the Old Town Hall in Aabenraa houses the municipality’s wedding office and tourist information centre in the historic building.

The Old Town Hall at Storegade 30 in Aabenraa was built between 1828 and 1830 and is an example of neoclassical architecture.

The building was designed by architect C.F. Hansen, known for his contributions to Danish architecture in the early 1800s.

It was constructed using materials from Frederikslyst, a sanatorium only a few years old that quickly faced financial difficulties and was demolished.

To reduce building costs, materials from Frederikslyst were reused, which limited the architect’s design options. This meant the final design had to be adapted to the available materials, influencing the building’s appearance.

Until the municipal mergers in 2007, the building served as Aabenraa’s town hall. Today, you’ll find Aabenraa’s tourist information on the ground floor and the wedding office on the first floor, where many couples from Denmark and abroad come to get married. Weddings take place in the beautiful, historic council chamber.

Unfortunately, tourists are not allowed to visit the old council chamber, as it is reserved exclusively for wedding ceremonies.

Today, the building is an important historical landmark and a significant part of Aabenraa’s architectural heritage.

On the steps in front of the building stands Claus Ørntoft’s "Klippedyret" ("The Rock Beast"), a mythical granite creature and a popular photo spot for visitors.