Black Diamond, Copenhagen

Name: Black Diamond
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: +45 3347 4747

#70 among attractions in Copenhagen

Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm, Music venue

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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. Designed by Danish architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen, the Black Diamond was completed in 1999 as the first in a series of large-scale cultural buildings along Copenhagen's waterfront. ()

Local name: Den Sorte Diamant Completed: 1999 (25 years ago)Architectural style: Neomodern architectureFloors: 7Coordinates: 55°40'24"N, 12°34'58"E

Address

Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen Denmark

Contact

+45 3347 4747

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Day trips

Black Diamond – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Christiansborg Palace, Strædet, Christian's Church, Ved Stranden 10.

~1120 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Thorvald Jørgensen, Forts and castles
Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
6 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...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
10 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.
~990 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Nicolai Eigtved
Christian's Church, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Christian's Church is a magnificent Rococo church in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by Nicolai Eigtved, it was built 1754–59.
~1440 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.
~1060 ftNE
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.
~810 ftN
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.
~980 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 ftW
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.
~430 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.
~1950 ftN
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.
~370 ftN
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Danish Jewish Museum, in Copenhagen, Denmark, sits inside the Danish Royal Library’s old Galley House and exhibits Danish Jewish historical artifacts and art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Diamond?

Nearby attractions include The Royal Library, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Christians Brygge, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Cirkelbroen, Copenhagen (3 min walk).

How to get to Black Diamond by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Diamond:

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (3 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (5 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 2A (7 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (9 min walk)
Christianshavn • Lines: M1, M2 (9 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 (19 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (21 min walk)