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KIERKEGAARD 200 YEARS

The Original Kierkegaard

23 April 2013 - 28 September 2013

From his birth certificate to the last words from the philosopher's hand. The Royal Library's anniversary exhibition brings you at an intimate distance to the moment of creation

Paul Holdengräber in conversation with the American writer Siri Hustvedt and the famous french philosopher Pascal Bruckner

LOVE FAITH CHOICE - Siri Hustvedt, Pascal Bruckner, René Redzepi and Paul Holdengräber

Sunday 5 May 2013 at 16:00

Kierkegaard in three international conversations. Paul Holdengräber in conversation with the American writer Siri Hustvedt, the famous french philosopher Pascal Bruckner and Danish Noma-chef René Redzepi

Permanent exhibitions

Treasures in The Royal Library

9 May 2012 - 31 December 2015

Gutenberg’s bible, the notes of philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, the diaries of fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen and a wide range of other invaluable cultural treasures are immersed in pop art jungle by Russian artist Andrey Bartenev. A new exhibition of the greatest works from the Royal Library's collections.

See the building

Guided tours of the Royal Library

Take a tour of the Royal Library and learn about the architecture, history, and cultural life of the library.