Danish National Business Archives, Aarhus

The Danish National Business Archives, located in Aarhus, is an esteemed institution housed in a historically significant building constructed between 1898 and 1902. Designed by the Royal surveyor and architect Hack Kampmann, the structure is a prime example of National Romanticism and Jugendstil architecture. The building's detailed ornamentation was crafted with contributions from the artist K. Hansen Reistrup.

Originally serving as the seat of the National Library of Aarhus until 1963, the building facilitated the central administrative operations for municipal libraries across Denmark, as well as the University Library of the University of Aarhus. Following the relocation of the National Library to the University of Aarhus, the building transitioned to its current role as the seat of the Danish National Business Archives.

As part of the Danish National Archives system, which underwent reorganization in 2014, the building now plays a crucial role in preserving and archiving historically valuable records from various central authorities, including ministries, agencies, and national organizations. The collective archive system was formerly known as the Danish State Archives but is now universally referred to as The National Archives.

The Danish National Archives, inclusive of the Business Archives in Aarhus, boasts an extensive collection with more than 400 kilometers of original paper records and over 4,500 databases reflecting various aspects of Danish society. These records are invaluable resources for researchers and the general public alike, offering deep insights into the administrative and societal fabric of Denmark.

Visitors to the archives can access the Reading Room, where they may seek assistance from archival staff with specialized expertise in different fields. To facilitate research, the National Archives provide numerous search aids such as guides, inventories, and leaflets. While the majority of these materials are in Danish, essential resources related to foreign policy and genealogy are available in English, aiding both local and international researchers in navigating the extensive archival collections.