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Det Kongelige Bibliotek - Den Sorte Diamant

Library, Event Space, and History Museum

Slotsholmen, København K

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Ranked #5 for exhibits in Copenhagen
"great study place"(6 Tips)
"Beautiful library building."(4 Tips)
"A must visit if you’re in to architecture, literature and exhibits."(10 Tips)
"Lots of shows throughout the year & has a great study hall."(2 Tips)

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Risiana LevieMarch 5, 2016
This place is amazing! Beautiful library with two types of architecture, old and modern come together. Good place to study and read, but they also have a museum area, restaurant and exhibition space.
Chris R (thechristophe)September 6, 2015
Stunning library, amazing reading rooms no need for ID to enter! Great place to sit and contemplate while reading. At 1pm music is played across the building for 3 minutes, and the sound is incredible
Jacques HolstMarch 22, 2012
The building is a royal treasure and open to the public. Lots of shows throughout the year & has a great study hall. The building itself is fascinating for its mix between old new Danish architecture.
VictoriaGMarch 19, 2015
Free WiFi and study places for any visitor. Beautiful old interiors. Amazingly tasty coffee at the coffee shop downstairs. Tips: there's a lunch place on the 2 floor open to public after 1.30pm
Emily WilsonJune 21, 2015
The Black Diamond! Make sure to explore inside, too. It's interior is almost as beautiful as it's exterior.
PureWowMay 11, 2015
Talk about comprehensive: This super-modern building holds almost every known Danish printed work, dating back to the first, which was produced in 1482. Read more
Johnny KoutiolasFebruary 14
Beautiful library building. Go up to the 6th floor for some nice view. Also don't miss to check the big studying room just be extra quiet.
Marie TApril 1, 2015
The royal library. They have books, a bookstore, a café, toilets and exebithion halls. We visited the permanent exebithion and the "pressefoto 2014". Amazing photos.
Peter BoyceOctober 7, 2017
Stunning architecture, beautiful views. Hosts talks & Design conferences. Cute cafe with Water view. Go to the top walkbridge!
Lori WebbMay 13, 2013
The Royal Danish Library is a beautiful addition to the Copenhagen cityscape. Its glistening exterior & housing of rare national treasures, makes it truly a black diamond, as it is called in Danish.
Ginevra VillaJuly 22, 2019
Worth going. Take your time and explore the library in all its areas. Really fantastic.
nikkiAugust 12, 2017
impressive stairways and sky walks, but challenging to navigate split levels. try not to miss the exhibit on top of the gift shop!
Julia IvanovaFebruary 17, 2014
Not expencive quality lunch with a great view! You can read books in reading section without card. Enjoy great spirit of library!
JoannaJanuary 18, 2018
Beautiful building. Marina Abramovic exhibition (DKK 50) is life changing!
Torunn SkrogstadSeptember 1, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Great wifi and food, but they have some silly firewall thing going on so if you want to work on the command line.. well you can't.
johnlemonFebruary 18, 2018
This place inspires one to study even the most boring subject. In summer you can take a break and chill by the canal.
Superbruger DKMarch 21, 2012
Try walking inbetween the new building and the old building, and enjoy the strong contrast between traditional danish architecture and modern danish architecture.
JFebruary 26, 2016
Really quiet great study hall with free fast wifi. Great for people watching too ;-)
MuratJanuary 31, 2021
Library. Museum. Exibition. Culture. History. Royal. Cafe. Touristic. Sunbathing. People watching. Awesome!
ChinoiseriesAugust 12, 2017
The building is gorgeous, free entrance, study space and lovely exhibitions.
JNovember 5, 2015
Quiet study spaces available - go early in the morning as they fill up quickly
Christie *September 19, 2017
Lirary garden is a real hidden gem in the middle of an otherwise busy area.
Morten jess NielsenApril 23, 2010
A good place for Reading. At one o'clock the canteen opens for the students, but be ware, at around one fifteen all the food is gone. It can be difficult to find it if you don't know your way, so ask.
Emily WilsonNovember 10, 2015
The black diamond is so cool and beautiful, both inside and out.
Stephanie DallOctober 26, 2014
Very beautiful building with lots of good possibilities for students!
Lissette GonzalezMay 25, 2013
If you get here after 4 pm only the first floor is open to the public
Goran ArvidsonJuly 31, 2021
A must visit if you’re in to architecture, literature and exhibits.
YükîkøJune 24, 2015
We can see the beautiful scenery of Copenhagen here.
Jacob NeergaardDecember 18, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Good for studying and reading. Remember to keep quiet though!
Seyma UJune 9, 2017
Lovely ! Beautiful library ,old and modern come together.
xxx bebebeJuly 23, 2012
bar at reasonable prices - free water tastes great!!
Jacob UrupJuly 10, 2019
There is a good bookshop on the ground floor.
RoomBuddy.dkOctober 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Remember to 10kr coin for the lockers. There is also a change machine for those of you living the dream with only big notes in your wallet!
Maxwell WallaceJune 7, 2016
Amazing place to study. Beautiful old and modern study place.
Emin WelibekovMarch 22, 2016
Great architecture and a perfect place to study!
LéoAugust 29, 2014
Beautiful architecture but a rough access for pedestrians.
François PerladeAugust 21, 2014
Astounding architecture really worth visiting.
Kim GammelgaardOctober 3, 2020
Super Nick Cave exhibition right now. Check for exhibitions!
ju juJune 1, 2019
amazing architecture, heavenly feelings
Steffen SkovhedeJune 30, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Have a quick but well made espresso while enjoying the water front view before entering the ready halls!
Carl TydingcoApril 11, 2016
Wander across the skybridge to see how the new library integrates with the old
Jeanette MaylandJuly 19, 2016
Been here 10+ times
One of the most inspiring places in town
Sophie Ooh My WorldAugust 19, 2011
Great view on the christianshavn and nice section of tea. (20kr)
Mads Emil DalsgaardMay 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
After 1pm students can buy food in the staff cantina.
Lene SørensenJuly 16, 2011
The latte from the cafe is really good!
Laura LiuDecember 3, 2015
Love the old reading room
Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsJuly 2, 2015
Popular place to study in peace. Read more
Lissette GonzalezMay 25, 2013
Front window to the water
Adrian RoesslerMarch 3, 2012
Solopiano: to view the pianist's hands sit on the left, to see the face on the right!
Phoebe DemetryNovember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great place to focus and get a lot of work done

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