Our locations and opening hours

Find information about our physical locations, opening hours and practical information. Choose the location you want to know more about.

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen

In the buildings of Det Kgl. Bibliotek on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and concerts, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, while enjoying the view of the harbour.

Victor Albecks Vej, Aarhus

In the iconic book tower on Victor Albecks Vej in Aarhus, you can collect and return material, use the reading areas and dine in the canteen.

The Danish National Art Library

The Danish National Art Library is situated in Charlottenborg Palace. Here you can use the reading room and borrow material on art and architectural history, art theory, and museology.

University libraries

AU Library

AU Library is a collaboration between Det Kgl. Bibliotek and Aarhus University, which jointly provide library services to students and staff at Aarhus University.

Copenhagen University Library

Copenhagen University Library is a collaboration between Copenhagen University and Det Kgl. Bibliotek, which cooperatively provide library services to students and staff at the university.

Roskilde University Library

Det Kgl. Bibliotek and Roskilde University collaborate on the service of Roskilde University Library, which provides library services to both students and staff at the university.

IT University of Copenhagen

Det Kgl. Bibliotek collaborates with the IT University of Copenhagen. The nearby located university library Søndre Campus provides library services to students and staff at the IT University.

Popular services

Guided tours

We offer guided tours in The Black Diamond, Copenhagen and on Victor Albecks Vej, Aarhus (the Book Tower). Experience the buildings and environment and hear stories about architecture and collections.

Printing and copying

If you come by one of our locations, you can use our systems to print and scan.

Loans and returns

Here you can find everything related to loans and returns at the library.