Royal Library Garden, Library garden in Slotsholmen, Denmark.
The Royal Library Garden is a green space on Slotsholmen defined by flower beds, large trees, and a central water basin. The grounds sit between Christiansborg Palace and the Royal Library building, creating a sheltered retreat.
The garden was created in 1920 on the site of a former royal port from Christian IV's era. Its design preserves remnants of this maritime past through original mooring rings and architectural elements.
The garden honors Søren Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher whose manuscripts are housed in the adjacent Royal Library. A bronze statue of the thinker anchors the space and draws visitors interested in his legacy.
The garden is open daily with multiple entry points accessible from Christiansborg's courtyard. Benches are scattered throughout under trees and along walls, making it easy to find a quiet spot.
A copper column roughly 26 feet (8 meters) tall in the center of the garden releases water on the hour, creating a striking moment in the otherwise quiet setting. Original column bases from the former Christiansborg structure sit as sculptural elements at the garden's corners.
Location: Copenhagen Municipality
Inception: 1920
GPS coordinates: 55.67460,12.58130
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Copenhagen brings together centuries of history with recent construction in a walkable city by the water. Nyhavn lines the harbor with narrow houses painted in strong colors, where wooden ships dock beside outdoor cafes. The Little Mermaid sits on a rock at the edge of the sound, a bronze figure that has drawn visitors since the early 20th century. Christiansborg Palace rises near the old city center, while Amalienborg forms a royal residence around an octagonal plaza. The Opera House stands across the harbor with a flat, cantilevered roof, and The Black Diamond adds a modern glass facade to the Royal Library. Further out, The Blue Planet aquarium curves along the coast in Ørestad, and the VM Houses show angular residential design in the same district. Parks and gardens spread across the city, offering green space and different moods. The Botanical Garden collects plants from around the world under glass domes and in open beds. Superkilen Park stretches through the Nørrebro neighborhood with colored surfaces and objects gathered from many countries. King's Garden surrounds Rosenborg Castle with tree-lined paths and lawns where people sit in warm weather. Assistens Cemetery lies quiet among the streets, used both as a burial ground and a place to walk. Tivoli Gardens mixes rides, stages, and flower beds in the center of the city. Strøget runs as a long pedestrian street through the old town. Freetown Christiania remains a self-governed neighborhood with painted buildings and its own rules. Dragør preserves old fishing cottages and cobblestones just outside the capital.
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