Royal Danish Library's DR-arkiv
Discover an exceptional amount of DR's broadcasts in The Royal Danish Library's DR-arkiv.
A touch of Verona
the library building
in Fiolstræde
Between Heaven and Earth – Magic books, alchemy and occult photography
Enter a world where man has sought answers for centuries – in the movements of the stars, in the whispers of spirits, in the hidden powers of nature, and in the forgotten knowledge of ancient books.
H.C. Andersens manuskripter og breve digitaliseres
Published 27 June 2025
Det Kgl. Bibliotek har fået 5,8 millioner kroner fra Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond til at digitalisere H.C. Andersens mindre kendte manuskripter og breve.
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DR-arkivet
Discover a unique amount of DR's programmes in Royal Danish Library's archive from the Danish Broadcasting Corporation: DR-arkivet.
An Aerial View of Denmark
See our digitised aerial photos from our extensive collection. You can also help us place them on the map of Denmark.
Mediestream
Mediestream gives you online access to our unique digital collection of historical newspapers, radio and TV programmes, and cinema advertisements.
Digital collections
Immerse yourself in a range of digital collections, including images, printed matter, handwritten manuscripts, maps, rare books, and much more.
The library system
In the library system, you can borrow books, articles, and journals. You can also find physical and digital material, for example images, music releases, sheet music, manuscripts, and much more.
Tidsskrift.dk
Tidsskrift.dk gives you access to Danish professional, scientific, and cultural journals in digital full text.
Danish educational history
Take a closer look at Danish educational history material such as wallcharts, photos, parish charts, and teaching material throughout the ages.
Texts
Here you can read and search works from the Danish literary history from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.
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Print and copy
You can print, copy and scan at the library if you are registered as a user and you log in to your print account.
Ask the library
You are welcome to contact us if you need help and guidance for search and lending or have questions about our collections. We respond to inquiries weekdays at 9-15.