Copenhagen University Library, Copenhagen

Name: Copenhagen University Library
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#849 among attractions in Copenhagen

Historicist architecture, Gothic Revival architecture, Library

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Copenhagen University Library, Copenhagen

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The Copenhagen University Library in Copenhagen, Denmark, is the main research library of the University of Copenhagen. Founded in 1482, it is the oldest library in Denmark. ()

Local name: Københavns Universitets Biblioteksservice Coordinates: 55°40'49"N, 12°34'22"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

Copenhagen University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Jazzhus Montmartre, Strædet.

~780 ftSE
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Strøget, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets and a quintessential shopping district. Stretching approximately 1.1 kilometers, this bustling thoroughfare is a vibrant mosaic of high-street shops, exclusive...
~1290 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Købmagergade is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. This pedestrian street, steeped in history, is not just a paradise for avid shoppers but also a cultural...
0.4 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~1280 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Strædet is the colloquial name of a popular shopping and café street in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Højbro Plads on Strøget at its eastern end with Regnbuepladsen next to City Hall to the west. The official street names are Læderstræde, Kompagnistræde and Farvergade.
0.4 miSE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Ved Stranden 8 is a Neoclassical property located at the corner of Ved Stranden and Boldhusgade, opposite Christiansborg Palace, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The building was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1932.
~360 ftS
1800s edifice with iconic sculptures
Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Church of Our Lady is the cathedral of Copenhagen. It is situated on the Frue Plads public square in central Copenhagen, next to the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen.
~1030 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Klosteret is a nightclub located at Hauser Plads 32 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With an area of circa 2000 square meters, it is the largest night club in Denmark. Klosteret was opened as a night club in February 2015 by the members of the pop group Infernal, Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. Infernal owned more than half the place.
~1480 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
8 min walk • The Grand Theatre, located in Mikkel Bryggers Gade, a small side street off Strøget, is one of the oldest cinemas in Copenhagen, Denmark. The cinema is based in the rear side of the Palace Hotel complex on City Hall Square. The building was completed to an Art Deco design by Anton Rosen in 1910.
~1890 ftE
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
10 min walk • The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center is an arts centre in Copenhagen which occupies the former St. Nicholas Church, one of the city's most conspicuous landmarks. It is situated on Højbro Plads a few steps away from Amagertorv and Strøget. The church building is noted for its fanciful Neo-Baroque 90 m long spire.
~460 ftW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Copenhagen
3 min walk • St. Peter's Church is the parish church of the German-speaking community in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated at the corner of Nørregade and Sankt Peders Stræde in the city's Latin Quarter. Built as a single-nave church in the mid-15th century, it is the oldest building in central Copenhagen.
~1450 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Kunstforeningen, now officially called Gammel Strand after its address, is an exhibition space and non-profit membership organization located at Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Copenhagen University Library?

Nearby attractions include Krystalgade, Copenhagen (1 min walk), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Frue Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Great Synagogue, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Copenhagen University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Copenhagen University Library:

Bus

Teglgårdstræde • Lines: 5C (6 min walk)
Nørreport St. • Lines: 14, 150S, 15E, 184, 185, 350S, 5C, 6A (6 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (6 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (13 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (7 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (16 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (7 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (17 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)