The Royal Library, Copenhagen

Name: The Royal Library
Address: Nørre Alle 49, Copenhagen, 2200, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 47 47 47

#451 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The Royal Library in Copenhagen is the national library of Denmark and the university library of the University of Copenhagen. It is among the largest libraries in the world and the largest in the Nordic countries. In 2017, it merged with the State and University Library in Aarhus to form a combined national library. The combined library organisation is known as the Royal Danish Library. ()

Local name: Det Kongelige Bibliotek Established: 1648 (376 years ago)Coordinates: 55°40'26"N, 12°34'57"E

Address

Nørre Alle 49Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen 2200 Denmark

Contact

+45 33 47 47 47

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The Royal Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christiansborg Palace, Holmen Church, Ved Stranden 10, Black Diamond.

~980 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Thorvald Jørgensen, Forts and castles
Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Christiansborg Palace, a regal and historic castle, stands proudly in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, embodying the political and cultural soul of the Danish nation. This palatial complex, which serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's...
~1050 ftN
Church built for Christian IV in 1619
Holmen Church, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Holmen Church stands as a serene testament to the city's rich maritime history. This dignified church, originally built as an anchor forge in 1562, was converted into a naval church by Christian IV in 1619.
~1290 ftN
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
7 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.
~150 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
1 min walk • The Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Its quasi-official nickname is a reference to its polished black granite cladding and irregular angles.
~1040 ftE
Bridge, Civic center, Monuments and statues
Knippelsbro, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Knippelsbro is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Børsgade on Zealand-side Slotsholmen to Torvegade on Christianshavn.
~690 ftNE
17th-century former stock exchange
Børsen, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Børsen, also known as Børsbygningen, is a 17th-century stock exchange in the center of Copenhagen. The historic building is situated next to Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, on the island of Slotsholmen.
~930 ftW
Canal
Frederiksholms Kanal, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Frederiksholms Kanal is a canal in central Copenhagen, Denmark, which runs along the south-west side of Slotsholmen, together with Slotholmens Kanal separating the island from Zealand.
~630 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Lapidarium of Kings, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Lapidarium of Kings is a lapidarium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It exhibits a royal collection of sculptures, natural stone figures and plaster models. The museum is situated in the 400 year old brewhouse of King Christian IV.
~580 ftSE
Bridge, Scenic walking areas
Cirkelbroen, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Circle Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the southern mouth of Christianshavn Canal in the Christianshavn area of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It connects Applebys Plads to the south with Christiansbro to the north. The bridge was designed by Olafur Eliasson.
~1790 ftN
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
9 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.
~1050 ftN
Monuments and statues
Frederik VII, Copenhagen
6 min walk • The equestrian statue of Frederick VII in front of Christiansborg on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, Denmark, was modelled by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and completed posthumously by his son Vilhelm Bissen in 1873. It was created to commemorate King Frederick's central role in Denmark's transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Royal Library open?

The Royal Library is open:

Monday 8 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 10 pm
Thursday 8 am - 10 pm
Friday 8 am - 10 pm
Saturday 8 am - 10 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Royal Library?

Nearby attractions include Black Diamond, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Christians Brygge, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to The Royal Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Royal Library:

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (4 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (7 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)
Christianshavn • Lines: M1, M2 (10 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)
Nørreport (21 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (21 min walk)