Short trips to Birmingham can be filled with shopping, sport, music, food & drink; everything you would expect from a major city. The shopping centre of the Bull Ring was once the busiest in the UK and attracts visitors from all over the world to its unique structure, which is home to a huge variety of shops. The combination of major stores, numerous cafes and restaurants mean you can easily lose yourself for hours.

Birmingham is also an important city for sporting events, with two Premier League football clubs in Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion and also Birmingham FC in the second tier of English football. Edgbaston is the home of Cricket in the area and often hosts International test matches. And there is also the National Indoor Arena where a number of International Athletic events are held. When visiting for a sporting event, rooms with Wimdu can provide the ideal base to head out and explore the city.

If it’s a weekend of shopping and nightlife you’re visiting for then Birmingham certainly won’t disappoint. After a day of hectic shopping I would recommend venturing to Broad Street and hitting up some of the stylish haunts in the area; Revolution, The Works and The Pitcher and Piano to name a few. Due to Birmingham’s diverse cultural mix you are sure to find a restaurant to your liking; almost every nationality is represented in the city centre.  The city is known as the balti capital of England, so be sure to head to the “balti triangle” which covers around 50 restaurants on Ladypool Road and Stratford Road. Discounted travel is available to the area.

So whatever your reason for visiting this buzzing city, you certainly won’t be disappointed, as you would expect from such a large city there is plenty to keep you entertained.

One of the most popular nightlife spots in Copenhagen is Vega. It is the largest venue in Denmark and allows local bands, as well as international bands to show off their talent. People come to Vega to dance, drink and listen to great music. There are four different lounges and music venues in Vega so there is something for everyone.

Another great nightlife spot in Copenhagen is Andy’s Bar. It is a retro bar that is a little less crowded. Andy’s has a pub-style atmosphere and offers a large selection of beer at cheap prices. It is the perfect watering hole to go have a drink and listen to some local bands.

Copenhagen is known for having different hybrid bars. Hybrid bars are not only bars, but restaurants and lounges as well. One of the best hybrid bars in Copenhagan is Aura. The restaurant and bar changes into a club scene at night to give you the best of both worlds.

If you’re looking to make a few dollars, you could go to the Copenhagen Casino. The casino offers a lot of different ways to gamble including roulette, blackjack and poker. It is a fun alternative to the everyday bar.

If you want more of a nightclub feel then you should visit Rust, Blue Buddha or Zero Nightclub. You will get a dance club atmosphere, wonderful drinks and large crowds. The music is provided by a dj instead of a live band and is more upbeat so that you can get your groove on.

No matter what type of nightlife you are into, you will find it in Copenhagen. Be sure to take an afternoon nap because the locals love staying out late and partying for hours. Try to take in a variety of different nightlife options to get the full Copenhagen experience.

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Getting to the festival area is much easier if you will take the public transport because parking is limited in areas close to Havneparken, Islands Brygge. A free boat shuttle is also offered between Island Brygge and Kalvebod Brygge. This festival is open for all ages and registration in accommodated online. During the event, audience will get to witness Denmark’s longest line dance event, numerous sports events like gymnaetics, taekwandoo, some water events like the kayak polo, big splash, children’s activities and a whole lot more.

When joining or witnessing the event, one will never have to worry about transportation, as public transport is available. In addition, foods will never be a problem because Cultural Harbour will not let its spectors feel hungry giving them numerous opportunities to buy their delicious meal and their favorite hot or cold drinks. Island Brygge Havnepark has two outdoor cafes, which are located at Verdenskulturplænen and between Den Store Plæne and Den Maritime Plæne. There is also this bar located next to Multiscenen that serves beer, water, and wine. To those who are at the Kalvebod Brygge will surely enjoy their hot and cold drinks, lunch, dishes, salads, and more at the Café IDAbryggen, and Copenhagen Island Hotel.

When the Smukfest Festival started in 1980, they have 7 bands performing in front of the 600 crowds. With their 21 volunteer that time, the festival has generated a turnover of 14,000 Danish Kroner. In just a span of 30 years, Smukfest Festival is now Denmark’s second largest festival. In 2008, the festival has 180 performing artists in front of its 45,000 audience. The 21 volunteers at the start has suddenly grown into 10,500 and got the impressive turnover of DKK 100million.

The 2007 festival has consumed 150,000 liters of draught beer, 130,000 bottles of Thor, a Danish beer, 75,000 liters of spring water, 7,000 bottles of vodka, and 3 crates of Faxe Free.

The festival in held in a forest environment with numerous festival sites and green plants around. Tickets are sold online. Children below 7 years old are free but must have at least an adult to accompany. Kids 7 to 14 years old must pay the children’s price while 14 years and above will pay the regular ticket price. The festival have free tentcamp around however this year, Can Sleeps will already be available. The place also have a local pharmacy, stalls that sell foods from all around the globe, visa cash dispensers, a shuttle bus that will take the audience to and from one festival area to another.

Going to and from Smukfest Festival can be easily done through train or bus.