The Black Diamond: Copenhagen's Architectural Gem
Discover Copenhagen's Black Diamond: A fusion of modern architecture and cultural heritage on the waterfront.
The Black Diamond, an extension of the Royal Danish Library, is a striking modernist structure on Copenhagen's waterfront. Its black granite façade and angular design house a vast collection of literary treasures, exhibition spaces, and cultural venues, offering visitors a blend of contemporary architecture and rich cultural experiences.
A brief summary to Kammerslusen Ribe
- Bjerrumvej 30, Ribe, 6760, DK
- +4592443443
- Visit website
Local tips
- Visit during weekdays for a quieter experience, especially if you want to explore the library's vast collections.
- Don't miss the rooftop café for breathtaking views of Copenhagen's skyline.
- Check the library's event schedule online for special exhibitions or readings during your visit.
- Combine your visit with a walk along the waterfront for a picturesque view of the city.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Helsingør Station, board a train heading towards Copenhagen Central Station. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes, with tickets priced around DKK 60–95. Upon arrival at Copenhagen Central Station, the Black Diamond is a pleasant 15-minute walk away. Exit the station and head towards the waterfront, passing notable landmarks such as Tivoli Gardens and the National Museum. As you approach the harbor, the Black Diamond's distinctive black façade will come into view, guiding you to its entrance at Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1.
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Driving
Driving from Helsingør to the Black Diamond in Copenhagen takes approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic. Upon reaching Copenhagen, head towards the city center and follow signs to the waterfront area near Slotsholmen. Parking is limited directly at the Black Diamond; however, public parking is available nearby at Slotsholmsgade and Frederiksholms Kanal. Additionally, the BLOX parking facility, with 350 spaces, is within easy reach. Parking fees vary, so it's advisable to check current rates upon arrival.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Kammerslusen Ribe
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Discover Copenhagen's Black Diamond: A fusion of modern architecture and cultural heritage on the waterfront.
Queen Dagmar of Bohemia
5.0 km
A contemplative statue on Ribe’s former castle hill, honouring the gentle 13th‑century Queen Dagmar where her life and legend became entwined with Denmark’s history.
Sønderho Church
13.4 km
An 18th‑century island church filled with Denmark’s largest flotilla of votive ships, anchoring Sønderho’s seafaring history in a tranquil Wadden Sea village.
Æ Kåver
13.5 km
Reborn wooden seamark on Fanø’s southern edge, Æ Kåver recalls 17th‑century seafaring in a wild Wadden Sea landscape of wind, sand and wide horizons.
Namaste Esbjerg
20.0 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’ vibrant urban beach, blending sandy coastline, tranquil bay views, and easy access to city highlights and lush forest parks.
Esbjerg Water Tower
20.1 km
Historic red-brick water tower on a Bronze Age mound overlooking Esbjerg’s harbour, blending medieval-inspired architecture with the story of a young, ambitious port city.
Dronning Louise
20.1 km
Urban beachfront serenity meets Danish royal heritage at Marselisborg Strand, Aarhus’ favorite local escape for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside strolls year-round.
Denmark
20.2 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’s urban beach escape, offering sandy shores, a classic pier, family-friendly facilities, and beautiful views right at the city’s edge.
Vadehavskysten
20.2 km
An iconic copper bridge tower turned cultural gem, offering harbor panoramas, intimate events, and a taste of Copenhagen’s creative spirit on Knippelsbro.
FanøFærgen, Esbjerg
20.2 km
Compact harbor terminal in Esbjerg serving the fast 12‑minute Fanø ferry, linking mainland bustle with island calm in the Wadden Sea UNESCO landscape.
Fanø Krogaard
21.0 km
Experience the timeless charm of Fanø Krogaard, a historic inn blending Nordic cuisine, island tradition, and warm hospitality in the heart of Nordby harbour.
Fano Bed and Boats
21.0 km
Charming seaside bed & breakfast and boat rental in Nordby, Fanø—offering cozy rooms and authentic maritime experiences on Denmark’s storied North Sea island.
Marsk Tower - Marsk tårnet
21.0 km
Marsk Tower is a modern architectural icon on Denmark’s Wadden Sea coast, spiraling above marshes for spectacular views of Rømø, the North Sea, and rich birdlife.
Fanø Tourist Office
21.1 km
Centrally located on Fanø, the Tourist Office is the ideal starting point for discovering authentic island charm, local culture, and practical travel advice.
Rindby beach
21.1 km
Expansive sandy shores, coastal adventures, and authentic Danish holiday spirit—experience Rindby Beach, Fanø’s iconic North Sea escape with space for all.
Unmissable attractions to see
Rasteplads
3.7 km
A wind-swept rest stop at the start of the Mandø causeway, where big skies, shifting tides and the Wadden Sea’s open horizon define the experience.
Mount Farup
4.3 km
A tongue‑in‑cheek “mountain” in the flatlands outside Ribe, Mount Farup is a small landscaped garden and mound offering big skies, gentle views and quiet pause.
Vadehavscentret
4.8 km
Award-winning reed-clad gateway to the Wadden Sea, blending sculptural architecture, immersive exhibitions and guided nature tours in Denmark’s great tidal landscape.
Riberhus Slotsbanke
5.1 km
Grassy castle ramparts, a serene Queen Dagmar statue and wide Ribe panoramas reveal the quiet remains of Denmark’s former royal stronghold by the Wadden Sea.
Vester Vedsted Vingård
5.3 km
A cosy Danish vineyard near Ribe where vines, a distillery, a microbrewery and an intimate restaurant come together amid big skies and quiet countryside.
Stormflodssøjlen
5.4 km
Experience Danish creativity at Holmegaard Værk, where heritage glassmaking, live demonstrations, and cutting-edge design exhibitions come together in a vibrant historic setting.
Flood column in Ribe
5.4 km
A slender wooden column on Ribe’s harbour that turns tranquil waterfront views into a powerful, six-metre-high lesson in storm surges, memory and resilience.
Ribe Cathedral
5.4 km
Explore Denmark's rich glass and ceramic heritage at Holmegaard Værk, featuring live demonstrations and interactive workshops.
Ribe Domkirkeplads
5.4 km
Tiny but central parking right on Ribe’s cathedral square, putting you only steps from Denmark’s oldest town’s historic heart, shops and cobbled lanes.
Kannikegaarden
5.4 km
Award-winning parish hall and archaeological showcase where contemporary Nordic architecture hovers above Ribe’s oldest brick ruins beside the cathedral.
Taarnborg
5.5 km
A contemplative Renaissance townhouse in Ribe’s cobbled centre, where historic clergy once lived and today’s cultural life unfolds in quietly atmospheric rooms.
Den Gamle Arrest, Ribe
5.5 km
Stay the night in Ribe’s old town prison, a 16th‑century listed house on the cathedral square where chaplains, schoolgirls and inmates once shared the same walls.
Det Gamle Rådhus Ribe
5.5 km
Compact in size but rich in stories, Ribe’s Old Town Hall reveals centuries of justice, ceremony and civic life within an atmospheric medieval shell.
Jacob A. Riis Museum
5.5 km
The childhood home of a Danish-American reformer who documented poverty and changed a nation.
Hex! Museum of Witch Hunt
5.5 km
Explore the chilling history of witch hunts in 16th–17th century Denmark through immersive audio and artifacts in historic Ribe.
Essential places to dine
Restaurant Backhaus ApS
5.3 km
Hearty Danish classics, crooked floors and cathedral views come together in this cosy Ribe townhouse restaurant with a charming courtyard and rooms upstairs.
Mad Ud Af Huset
5.3 km
Experience authentic Danish cuisine in the heart of Ribe at Mad Ud Af Huset.
Brorsonsminde -by Skovmose
5.4 km
Historic 1899 mission house turned warm Danish restaurant and celebration hall in Ribe’s old town, serving hearty, seasonal cuisine with a sense of occasion.
Monza Pizza
5.4 km
Authentic Italian pizza handcrafted on Ribe's historic main square
BØFFEN Restaurant
5.4 km
Homemade burgers and ice cream on Ribe's historic square—casual comfort food at unbeatable prices.
Restaurant Sælhunden
5.4 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest town, where 400 years of character meet fresh Danish cuisine.
Weis Stue
5.5 km
Centuries-old timber inn and restaurant on Ribe’s main square, serving classic Danish dishes and simple rooms in a wonderfully crooked historic house.
Restaurant Vægterkælderen
5.5 km
Hearty steaks and classic Danish flavours served in a candlelit 16th‑century cellar beneath historic Hotel Dagmar on Ribe’s storybook main square.
Hotel Dagmar
5.5 km
Denmark's oldest hotel since 1581, blending Renaissance charm with modern hospitality on Ribe's historic square.
Pizza Express
5.5 km
Casual pizzeria on Ribe's main square serving traditional Italian pizzas in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Pinocchio
5.5 km
Casual Italian pizzas and pastas served all day in a cosy, family-friendly restaurant right in the historic heart of Ribe’s medieval old town.
Restaurant Jacob A. Riis
5.5 km
Square-side steakhouse and brasserie in Ribe’s historic heart, named after reformer Jacob A. Riis and serving generous, familiar dishes from morning through evening.
Quedensgård Cafe Og Krambod
5.5 km
Historic café and krambod in a crooked old merchant’s house in Ribe, blending Danish comfort food, a leafy courtyard and shelves of characterful curios.
Kolvig - by Skovmose
5.5 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest city, where Nordic cuisine meets industrial heritage.
Terpager & Co
5.6 km
Historic 16th‑century café, wine bar and deli in Ribe’s old town, blending Nordic hygge, plant‑forward cooking and small‑producer wines in a cozy courtyard setting.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Made in Ribe
5.4 km
Independent clothing and fabric boutique in Ribe’s medieval center, pairing Scandinavian style with personal tailoring and find-it-here-only souvenirs.
Garnslusen
5.4 km
Specialty yarn and embroidery shop in the heart of Denmark's oldest city
Biti v/Tina Haugsted Larsen
5.5 km
Long-established Ribe corner boutique mixing Scandinavian-inspired women’s fashion, gifts and souvenirs in the atmospheric setting of the town’s central square.
Overdammens Idebutik
5.5 km
A cosy Ribe gift shop where Scandinavian homewares, seasonal decorations and thoughtful souvenirs are tucked into a warm, cobbled-street setting.
Det Gamle Apothek
5.5 km
A historic former pharmacy in the heart of Ribe, now a cosy Nordic shop filled with atmospheric décor, seasonal treasures and a touch of old-town magic.
NEW FORM Ribe
5.5 km
Sporty, pet-friendly clothing store in Ribe’s historic center, stocking practical outdoor and casual wear for the whole family near the Wadden Sea coast.
Den Lille Ravbutik
5.5 km
A cosy amber specialty shop in Ribe’s medieval heart, where warm golden stones, Scandinavian design and coastal heritage come together in wearable souvenirs.
Janne K Ribe
5.5 km
Bright, comfortable women’s fashion in inclusive sizes, tucked into a historic townhouse on Ribe’s cobbled main street.
Habengood
5.5 km
Ribe's intimate vintage and vinyl destination where personal service meets curated second-hand treasures.
CHANGE Lingerie
5.6 km
Scandinavian fit-focused lingerie and loungewear in a cosy boutique on Ribe’s historic Mellemdammen, blending everyday comfort with a touch of indulgent elegance.
Imerco
5.6 km
Denmark's premier homeware destination offering Scandinavian design, kitchen essentials, and exclusive collections in historic Ribe.
Ribes Embroidery And Yarn (M Svendsen)
5.6 km
A cozy, floor‑to‑ceiling yarn and embroidery cave in Ribe’s historic center, where more than fifty years of color, fiber and patterns invite you to start a new project.
Butik B
5.6 km
Inviting women’s fashion boutique in Ribe’s historic center, blending Scandinavian style, everyday practicality and a relaxed, personal shopping atmosphere.
Tøjeksperten
5.6 km
Contemporary menswear in Ribe's historic pedestrian district, backed by Denmark's most generous return policy.
Tip Top I/S
5.6 km
A small, local clothing shop on Ribe’s historic Nederdammen, offering practical Scandinavian-style fashion in the heart of Denmark’s oldest town.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Klubben 1811
5.4 km
Casual, spacious bar in Ribe’s old town, mixing sports, pool and cold beer in a bright, easygoing setting just steps from the city’s medieval streets.
Termansens
5.4 km
Intimate jazz and live music in a centuries-old townhouse, where Ribe’s historic charm meets cozy, small-scale culture house vibes after dark.
Stenbohus
5.5 km
Cosy, timeworn bar in the heart of Ribe, blending historic surroundings with easygoing drinks, local character and relaxed late‑night atmosphere.
Strygejernet
5.6 km
Intimate corner pub in Ribe’s old town, pairing rustic coziness, smoke-free comfort and friendly bar life with simple drinks, games and unhurried evenings.
Vin For Dig Ribe
5.7 km
Cosy neighbourhood wine shop and intimate vinbar in Ribe, pairing curated bottles with generous takeaway tapas and relaxed Danish hygge.
Café Valdemar
5.7 km
A compact late‑night bar and disco in the heart of historic Ribe, blending casual drinks, chart‑driven beats and a friendly weekend crowd on Sct Nicolaj Gade.
Grosmann's
7.7 km
Small-town Danish hygge in a tiny cocktail bar on Kirkegade, where classic drinks, warm lighting and everyday village life meet in laid-back South Jutland style.
Dowdi Pub Bar
19.9 km
Old-school brown pub in central Esbjerg with inexpensive beers, wood‑panelled charm and a relaxed, local crowd from daytime regulars to late‑night lingerers.
Pappi's pub
20.0 km
Unpretentious, drinks-first bar on Kongensgade offering a simple Danish pub vibe, easy prices and a central stop-off point in the heart of Esbjerg.
Bjælkehytten - En Vestjysk BierBar
20.0 km
Timber-clad, late-opening beer hut on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, serving easygoing brews and shots in a cosy, West Jutland party atmosphere at the heart of nightlife.
SoHo - Bar & Cocktails
20.0 km
Adults-focused cocktail bar tucked inside Esbjerg Street Food’s old theatre hall, pairing crafted drinks, modern design and a lively, central city atmosphere.
Rustik - Bar & Natklub
20.0 km
High‑energy bar and nightclub on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, mixing industrial style, cocktails and a tightly packed dance floor late into the night.
King George
20.0 km
Esbjerg's beloved beer hall where Danish tradition, lively atmosphere, and authentic hospitality converge on Skolegade.
Skræddergården Esbjerg ApS
20.1 km
Adult-friendly dance bar in Esbjerg’s Skolegade nightlife strip, mixing DJ sets, live music nights and easygoing drinks in a former tailor’s house.
Pioner Bar Esbjerg
20.1 km
Late-night Esbjerg bar on Torvet with cheap cold beer, classic party hits from the ’80s to today, and a lively dance floor packed with locals and visitors.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
No.31 - Bar & Natklub
20.1 km
Compact, high-energy nightclub on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, blending late-night bar vibes, loud DJ sets and a youthful dance floor in the heart of the city.
Bilka-søen
23.8 km
Esbjerg's energetic nightclub delivering vibrant music, dancing, and social entertainment in a lively atmosphere.
Romo Golf Links
29.4 km
Romo Golf Links offers an authentic coastal golf experience amid the windswept dunes and wild beauty of Rømø, blending challenging play with stunning North Sea views.
Crazy Daisy Vejen
32.7 km
High-energy disco club in central Vejen, bringing late-night music, dancing and big-city nightclub vibes to a compact South Jutland town.
Fishi
39.7 km
Compact, no-frills nightclub in Vejen with loud beats, simple drinks and a friendly small-town crowd that keeps the dance floor moving late into the night.
Al Capone
46.5 km
Tønder’s sole nightclub, Al Capone blends a rustic 1920s‑inspired mood, late‑night beats and strong drinks into an intimate speakeasy‑style party den.
P2 Champagne & Cocktail Tønder
46.5 km
Intimate champagne and cocktail lounge bringing late-night sparkle and city-style glamour to the historic heart of Tønder.
Rotes Kliff
47.9 km
Experience the vibrant nightlife of Rotes Kliff in Sylt, a premier disco club and cocktail bar perfect for unforgettable evenings.
Liglad Day & Nightlife
49.1 km
Compact late-night club on Grindsted’s main street, mixing local vibes, DJs and simple drinks for weekend nights that run into the early hours.
Koldingtivet Engen
52.5 km
Compact Kolding disco where locals pack the dance floor, mainstream hits fill the speakers and late-night energy turns a modest venue into a full-bodied club night.
NewsBar - Shakespeare Nightclub & Eventhouse
52.6 km
Ølgod's premier nightclub and event venue, where celebration and community connection meet.
Discoteque Tordenskiold
53.0 km
Kolding's legendary two-floor discotheque and cultural institution since 1973.
Mørks Kælder
53.1 km
Modern basement nightclub in central Kolding, pouring drinks and classic dance tunes for a grown-up crowd late into the weekend night.
Pitstop
53.4 km
Small, central and loud, Pitstop is Kolding’s alternative live music stronghold, blending intimate gigs, late-night dancing and laid-back bar vibes in a historic building.
Jazz 6000
53.6 km
An essential stop in Kolding for jazz lovers, Jazz 6000 brings world-class live music, community spirit, and a cozy club atmosphere to southern Denmark.