The platform helps visitors discover historical records and explore stories connected to people, places, and events. Users can search the collection, including through an advanced search, and consult guides and help resources to support their research. A personal “Mit arkiv.dk” area is also presented among the site’s tools.

Alongside its searchable archival material, arkiv.dk features selected stories that introduce readers to varied aspects of Danish history. Topics highlighted include the German occupation, the 2020 reunification centenary, former national football coach Richard Møller Nielsen, photographer Kanonfotografen fra Skamby, and the Spanish flu in Denmark. Other stories cover migration to America, Danish breweries, and an unusually learned hermit.

The site also provides information about participating archives, rights and permitted use, frequently asked questions, contact details, privacy, and terms. Together, its search tools, historical features, and practical guidance make arkiv.dk a resource for exploring Denmark’s archival heritage.