The Black Diamond is an architectural masterpiece and anyone visiting Copenhagen needs to at least…read morestop by! Why would a library be one of the places to visit during your vacation? Well, it better not be like any other boring old library right? This library is huge, and just walking around it is a cool feeling. There's free wifi and plenty of areas to roam or sit. It's also right by the water, where I sat and enjoyed the breeze before taking the train back.

This is a must visit place when in Copenhagen! Library,…read moreCafe, Literature and amazing architectural masterpiece.

It is the largest library in the Nordic Countries and one of the largest in the world. With 37+…read morephysical units and 2.5+ million electronic titles, the library is still expanding it's offerings. The library was founded by King Frederick III in 1848 who contributed his collection of European works at its founding. The library however was not open to the public until 1793. Today, it is open to anyone aged 18 years or older with a genuine need for its use. Referred to as the Royal Library, it is a compilation of the National Library of Denmark, the University of Denmark Library with contributions from several other libraries. Among its collections are all the printed works in Danish since the 17th century which includes works dating back to 1492. Other notable entries in the archives include an original Guttenberg Bible, Soren Kiergaard"s works and Hans Christian Anderson's manuscripts and correspondences. The older part of the Det Kongeglige Bibliotek which can be seen today was built in 1906. The central hall's architectural features were copied from Charlemagne's Palace Chapel in the Aachean Cathedral. The more modern space is called the Black Diamond because of its' glass and marble construction materials. The Black Diamond has transverse corridors, a large atrium and is 8 stories high.

Amazing space to work, incredible selection of books and artwork to view along with a cute cafe…read morethat makes fresh-baked pastries daily. You can look out at the park across the street while you work and enjoy a latte.

This place is amazing for any person who is looking for a peaceful location to do some reading, do…read moretheir homework, listen to music, or work on any craft while keeping your volume low. Studying in København can be easy because there are so many locations, but this library is perfect if you need´to utilize multiple resources. You can search for your class's textbook and get it transferred to this library, to checking out a laptop for four hours. On the first floor of the library, you have 3 main rooms after passing the front desk, locker rooms, and restroom. In te middle main room, you have the option of sititng in square tables or sitting on nicely cushioned sofas directly up the stairs. You can also study on the main floor in the main room and using the smaller sofa chairs to lounge while you read or use the round table to set your belongings down. Following to the roóm to the right, you have the option of accessing one of the desktop computers if theyre available for usage. It can get packed very quickly so people may be using these before, so strategize your timings or just check out one of their laptops. You also have several tables to sit down and be away from the desktops section. In the room the left, it is a magazine room where they ahve a large selection of different magazines you can read from many major brand magazines. In addition, they have an especially quiet room that you can enter through this glass door. I have not entered there yet but people seem to only read in their. On the basement, you can access their large library of dvds and music cds and ´have the option of also checking them out. You can also study on the study floor where there are several connections ports to charge your phones, laptops, and other devices. In addition, during a certain time of the day a staff member may approach you to assit you on your homework if you need the help. The staff is very helpful and nice here, so use them because they are happy to help. (: If I had to complain about anything of here, then that it owuld be hard to find a connection. Visit the place to study. Its especially convenient if you go to CBS, because its right next to the main campus.

Very friendly staff in Copenhagen with a large selection of books and additional books for sale…read more Enjoyed our short stay at the location.

Having frequented quite many of Copenhagens many different libraries, I must say that this is one…read moreof the ok+ ones. The building is airy and usually not too crowded and has some decent spots for studying with interesting views of the library hall and reception. It's also fairly clean. But it's probably too crowded and noisy if you need to concentrate on something (which is usually why I would visit a library, I guess). The noise might have something to do with the "shared" location with Democratic Coffee Bar (which has awesome coffee btw). Might also have something to do with the fact that Borgerservice is also located here. Apparently, Hovedbiblioteket is the place to be! These days they seem to be working on the interiors a little, so be prepared for drilling sounds! Nothing decent ear plugs can't take care of for you, though.. A quick look at the literature collection, tells me that almost nothing is in it's right place. Communication books are under religion and so on. But the fiction, music and children's sections seem to be in order. Hovedbiblioteket also seems like a nice spot for taking the toddlers and smaller kids, seeing as a fair part of the third floor seems to be specialized for children. Oh, and the escalators and toilets are often out of order. The first thing, not so much of a problem. The second thing can be a problem.

Really great library, if you order books from another library and sent to this one, it takes mere…read moredays, even 1-2, and the books will be there. Very impressive and quick delivery. It requires a healthcard to get in but it's very easy and due to this you can access the library very late at night or early morning.

Clean Quiet Friendly…read moreGreat atmosphere and easy printing Outlets Families seem quite welcome here Safe