Aarhus Kommune — lost and found
How to contact this place
Contact the lost & found desk at Aarhus Kommune
Address: Dokk1, Hack Kampmanns Plads 2, 8000 Aarhus
Phone: 89 40 22 22
Lost property is handled by the police
As a rule, Danish municipalities do not run lost property offices. If you have lost or found something, the police handle it — and Aarhus Kommune is covered by Østjyllands Politi.
Go to the lost-property office at Østjyllands Politi
The police's own pages are available in Danish only.
Passports, driving licences and health cards are not lost property. Replacements are issued by Borgerservice (citizen service) at Aarhus Kommune.
The 30-day rule
The law guarantees you at least 30 days.
After that, the venue may legally sell, give away, discard, or keep the item.
Money, valuable jewellery, electronics, and expensive clothing must always be handed to the police — regardless of which venue found them.
Source: the Danish Lost Property Act, section 1(2), consolidated act no. 879/2014 as amended by act no. 124/2021.
Frequently asked questions
Can I collect my things from you?
No. hittegods.dk doesn't store anything physical — we show you the right place to ask. Your things are at Aarhus Kommune, not with us.
Where do I ask if I've lost something at Aarhus Kommune?
Aarhus Kommune does not have a lost-property office. If you have lost something in the municipality, contact the lost-property office at Østjyllands Politi.
How long does Aarhus Kommune keep found property?
The law guarantees you at least 30 days. After that, the venue may legally sell, give away, discard, or keep the item.
What if what I lost is valuable?
Money, valuable jewellery, electronics, and expensive clothing must always be handed to the police, regardless of where they were found. Contact the police's lost property service for these items.
Does it cost anything to get my things back?
It's free to contact Aarhus Kommune about lost property. hittegods.dk charges nothing to show you the right place to ask.