The Royal Library (Black Diamond)

Det Kgl. Bibliotek, Den Sorte Diamant

Black glass library with a harbour-view cafe

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00, Sat 9:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–16:00

Tickets

Building free; some exhibitions 75 DKK

Address

On the harbour front at the south end of Slotsholmen

A black glass slab tilting toward the harbour houses the library. The tall atrium is open and free to enter. The waterside cafe is a good place to rest with a harbour view, and the glass reflects sky and water. Only some exhibitions charge.