The Black Diamond, Copenhagen
In the buildings of Royal Danish Library on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and concerts, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, all while enjoying the view of the harbour.
Visit us
Find information about our physical locations, opening hours and practical information.
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.
Art Library
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.
AU Library
AU Library is a collaboration between Royal Danish Library 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 Royal Danish Library, which cooperatively provide library services to students and staff at the university.
Roskilde University Library
Royal Danish Library 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
Royal Danish Library 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.
The Administrative Library
The Administrative Library (also called DAB) is the library and documentation center for civil servants in the Danish central government, but everyone has free access to use of the collections.
Popular services
Collect and return material
Information about pick-up locations, returns, recall notices, renewals, etc. when you're a registered user at Royal Danish Library.
Guided tours
We offer guided tours in The Black Diamond, Copenhagen and on Victor Albecks Vej, Aarhus (the Book Tower). Experience the buildings, environment and hear stories about architecture and collections.
Meetings and conferences
Let the beautiful facilities of The Black Diamond in Copenhagen be the setting for your next event.