Visit the old library building in Fiolstræde in the heart of Copenhagen. Feel the magic in the beautiful book hall and see posters showing the University’s history, research and grand personalities. You can also visit the library shop and go on a guided tour of the historic University Quadrangle. 

Visit the Old University Library in Copenhagen

Address:  Fiolstræde 1, 1171 Copenhagen K

Opening hours

  • Tuesday-Wednesday and
    Friday-Saturday: 10:00-17:00
  • Thursday: 10:00-16:30
  • Sunday and Monday closed

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CHANGED OPENING HOURS IN AUGUST

Tuesday 4 August: 10:00-16:00
Wednesday 5 August: 10:00-17:00
Thursday 6 August: 10:00-16:00
Friday 7 August: 10:00-17:00
Saturday 8 August: 10:00-17:00
Sunday 9 August: Closed
Monday 10 August: Closed

Tuesday 11 August: 10:00-16:00
Wednesday 12 August: 10:00-14:00 – our English tour at 2:00 PM is cancelled
Thursday, August 13: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Friday, August 14: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Saturday, August 15: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sunday, August 16: Closed
Monday, August 17: Closed

From Tuesday, August 18, we will reopen as usual.
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Entrance fee

  • 75 DKK
  • Children under 18: Free entrance
  • UCPH employees and UCPH students:
    Free entrance with possibility of one escort

Meet Dan Zahavi and researchers affiliated with the Center for Subjectivity Research

In three talks, internationally renowned philosopher Dan Zahavi and researchers affiliated with the Center for Subjectivity Research will discuss whether psychedelics, mindfulness, and togetherness can change the boundaries of the self and shape how we experience ourselves, others, and the world.

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History

Bogsalen i biblioteksbygningen i Fiolstræde

The Library Building was opened in 1861 and functioned as a library until 2009.
Read about the history of the building.