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How to search the collections

With ‘Search the Collections’, you can search across the Danish National Archives’ collections and systems. Learn how to search and get tips for finding archival records, transcripts, and digitally created data in the National Archives’ collections.

New to genealogy – Get started!

Read about how to begin as a new genealogist. From the necessary preparation to using the collections of the Danish National Archives to find your ancestors.

New researcher – how to get started!

Find out how to use the Danish National Archives in your research. Use original records from the National Archives’ collection of records and data dating from 1100 to today

Online records

In Arkivalieronline you will find all of the Danish National Archives’ digitized documents (mainly danish). Note that only about 2% of the collections are digitized.

Search the collections

The Danish National Archives offers various systems and search services to help you find specific materials in our extensive collections.