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Aalborg's waterfront has undergone a rapid development in recent years. Here you will find, among other things, the House of Music, which has become the musical and cultural meeting point of Northern Jutland and an architectural gem. If you're interested in what's happening in Aalborg, a visit is a must. Read more here: http://www.musikkenshus.dk/

There's always a good travel deal to be had at Risskov, and both the town of Bad Doberan and Bad Doberan Galopbane, Germany's oldest dating from 1822, are a destination in themselves. The racecourse is still in use and races are still held on the track, so horse lovers will rightly enjoy a weekend break deal. Get a quote if there is a last minute hotel at Risskov. Holidays by car. Amusement park, enjoy a cheap weekend break.

Operaen på Holmen is Denmark's national opera house and was inaugurated by Queen Margrete II on 15 January 2005. The building was designed by architect Henning Larsen and was both initiated and built by Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller. With its 41,000 square metres, the Copenhagen Opera House blends in well with the landscape on Holmen. The many square metres include about a thousand rooms with rehearsal rooms, cloakrooms and dressing rooms. The Opera houses two stages, the Main Stage, which seats 1,400 guests, and the Takkelloftet, which seats 200.

Take the canal boat across to Holmen, or take the trip by car. The beautiful building and interior are well worth a visit, and perhaps take a well-deserved break in the Opera's restaurant over a light lunch.

With the right timing and planning you can, on your mini or family holiday in Husum, experience the fantastic "Husumer Hafentage", which is the biggest folk festival in the town of Husum. This includes the Hafentage fun run, a Ferris wheel and a craft market in the castle courtyard. The traditional tug of war on the outer harbour is also very popular. All kinds of culinary delights are also on offer everywhere, making Husum even more interesting as a destination for a mini break or a cheap weekend break in northern Germany.

Glückstädter Matjeswochen in June is a major festival in Glückstadt and it's all about hering. This fish is of great importance in the region and is eaten in a festive atmosphere in many different variations. There are games, concerts and various events for children and adults of all ages to enjoy. Glückstädter Matjeswochen is celebrated all over the city. 

Enjoy a cheap weekend break in Central Jutland and experience the International Street Art Festival in Brande, which is a recurring event with lots of tourists and happy days in and around Ikast and Brande. The festival usually takes place in the month of July. Find a Risskov self-drive holiday that suits you and get away to colourful experiences at the International Street Art Festival.

Over the years, Herning has become a major trade fair city, attracting a host of national and international visitors every year. The MCH is also the venue for Scandinavia's largest trade fair for design, interiors and consumer art, as well as for what is probably Northern Europe's most important trade fair for the pharmaceutical industry. There are car shows and trade exhibitions in one place, but MCH Messecenter Herning is also one of Scandinavia's largest trade fair and exhibition centres, and if a large company party with several thousand participants is to be held, MCH is certainly also able to deliver with its 15 halls and 110,000 square metres of indoor space.

Find a cheap weekend break at Risskov and come to Herning and BOXEN, a large indoor arena with a capacity of 15,000 guests and the first of its kind in Denmark. Its flexible construction makes it suitable for holding a wide range of events. Jyske Bank BOXEN also has a number of facilities that make it possible to host major international sports events, concerts and various shows and special events.

In 2010, Lady Gaga gave a concert and since then Prince, Roger Waters, Rihanna and Rammstein have all performed at BOXEN. It was also the venue for the European Women's Handball Championship and the World Swimming and Wrestling Championships. There have also been big shows like Batman Live and We Will Rock You.

A visit to Jyske Bank BOXEN is always an experience, so if you are going to Herning, check if there is anything exciting going on. If you are going to a concert, you can find a cheap hotel at Risskov.

Dalhalla is a very unique outdoor arena; an impressive amphitheatre, which has been blasted in limestone and thus built directly into nature. Various concerts are held here, typically within various pop genres, as well as various theater performances.

Also visit the Cassels concert hall in Grängesberg and enjoy the fine music and good acoustics of the house. The facade of the building is inspired by the Bank of England in London.

A large concert hall with seating for 600 people and great acoustics in the "heart" of Cassels. The venue also has a number of other rooms which are used for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, parties and association meetings.

Besøg det store bygningsværk De Maaspoort, som er teater- og operahus i byen. Det ligger helt ned til floden Maas, hvoraf det har fået sit navn. Om aftenen er det især et særligt syn.

The Oslo Opera House has recently become one of Norway's national landmarks. The building was completed in 2007 with a budget of NOK 4.4 trillion. The building belongs to the National Theatre and Opera and is the largest national cultural building built in Norway since the 1300s. Take a walk up to the roof of the building and enjoy the beautiful view over the city and the water.

Do not miss out on a visit to the beautiful amphitheatre, which was completed in 81 AD. under the emperor Titus. In ancient times it was used for gladiator fights, in the Middle Ages it was used for knight tournaments and today concerts, opera and theater performances take place there.

The Olympic Games, held in Munich in 1972, are unfortunately one of the Olympic events we could probably have done without. It was here that 11 Israeli athletes were taken hostage and later killed by the Palestinian terrorist organisation Black September.

However, this does not mean that buildings from the Games are less interesting to see. Visit the impressive Olympic complex, take a trip up to the roof, or try the 'Flying Fox', which will make most people gasp. A great tour for the whole family.

Go on a cheap holiday to Norway with Risskov and visit Lilleputthammer Family Park in Hafjell which is a miniature version of Storgatan in Lillehammer in the 1930s at a scale of 1:4. It is the only park in Norway specially designed for children between 0-8 years and the intention is that children feel joy and excitement in a safe environment, and this is the park's main goal. In the small town with a big heart, children can drive cars, sail boats, take a ride on the merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, roller coaster or how about a climb on the climbing tower, there are bouncy balls, trampolines and inside the kids can draw, build, go to the movies or just play. In the children's book village you can read and there are theatre performances and shows several times a day. Find child-friendly hotels and get ready for an active holiday on a self-drive to Lilleputthammer Family Park.

Vikingskipet is one of the world's largest ice rinks and is located in Hamar. The hall was built for the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics, and today offers a wide variety of events. It hosts concerts and various sporting events, including national and international skating championships.

The generation after the Lillehammer Olympics meets in this hall today, mainly because of the annual computer market known as The Gathering.

The viewpoint in the city, where you can climb to 90 metres on the big rock and get a great view of the city and the nature around it. There is also an outdoor theatre around the cliff, which creates a very special atmosphere. The famous Karl-May Spiele are also held here, where the famous author Karl May's novels are performed from June to September. Tickets can be booked at www.karl-may-spiele.de .

It almost goes without saying; the Gladmad Festival takes place at the end of July and is visited by around 250,000 happy festival-goers every year. Every corner of Stavanger is used and many events take place during the festival.

Previously, there have been events where visitors could, among other things, learn to smoke sardines at Hermetikkmuseet and chili-eating competition in Upper Holmegate. There are always many stalls and then restaurants in town run special offers.

On the Main Stage there is entertainment and music and at a previous festival the highlight was artist Pia Myrvold's large edible artwork, which she created on the Main Stage.

Norway's first ice rink was built in Sarpsborg, and local hockey fans unequivocally root for the 'Sparta Warriors', the big team in this hockey town. Be sure to check the calendars and see if ice hockey is being played, it's an absolute blast and something Norway lives and breathes.

In Dragsvik at Balestrand you can visit Haukaas Enamel Workshop and experience Norwegian handicrafts made of copper and enamel. It is open every day from Monday to Friday. If you're on a weekend break and want to visit outside normal opening hours, you can do that too, just give us a call.