Information in english

Brøndby is a young Copenhagen suburb with a very old history. The name "Brøndby" means the town by the well, and is first mentioned in 1085, but the area has been populated long before that.

The main part of the municipality has grown up since the Second World War.

At the Local History Archives we keep records of hundreds of years of history in Brøndby. Are you seeking relatives in the two original parishes, Brøndbyøster (East Brøndby) og Brøndbyvester (West Brøndby)? We will try to help you in your research.