Gentofte Kommune — lost and found
How to contact this place
Contact the lost & found desk at Gentofte Kommune
Address: Bernstorffsvej 161, 2920 Charlottenlund
Phone: 39 98 00 00
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 Gentofte Kommune, not with us.
Where do I ask if I've lost something at Gentofte Kommune?
Contact Gentofte Kommune directly via their lost & found page. You can also call 39 98 00 00.
How long does Gentofte 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 Gentofte Kommune about lost property. hittegods.dk charges nothing to show you the right place to ask.