The 1956–57 Danish 1st Division season was the 12th edition of Danish 1st Division annual football competition in Denmark.
It was contested by 10 teams.
The league adopted a calendar year season with a start in March and end in late October/early November; the league played an extra half-season.
Aarhus Gymnastikforening successfully defended its 1956 title by successfully pursuing its 1957 title.
Statistics of Danish 1st Division in the 1956/1957 season.