Nightlife

Hello again!

So you’re probably wondering about the nightlife in Umeå. Is there any?’ The answer is yes...but it is probably very different from what you are used to.. It's neither crazy nor really trendy but it’s not dead either. Far from it. You will come to love each place, regardless of how cheesy some might be..because it is here that you will make many treasured memories. 

Allstar : This is a large sportsbar located downtown umeå @ Kungsgatan 50 It’s also a restaurant and they serve typical American style food. The nachos are great if you want to share with a couple of friends.There is a downside if you are a younger student as it is strictly over 21’s. It is open until 2am on weekends...and it has an extensive cocktail menu. One thing that weirded me out is how many tv’s they have in there. Feels a little like a newsroom.

Corona: Corona is a student restaurant/nightclub located @ Universum on campus. It’s 18 with a student ID and 20 otherwise. It runs a variety of club-nights every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Some are better than others... it really depends on the night. If you’re single and you are in the mood to play..corona is the place to go.  One thing I will say is that you usually have to be drinking and have a group of friends you can dance with to enjoy it.   

Krogen: This is is a student nightclub located @ Alidhem centrum. It has a dance floor and an area with tables if you just feel like a drink and a chat. It's main feature is it's kareoke nights. This is my friend Michelle drawing a crowd!

Omega: This is a student nighclub attached to Krogen but located on the otherside of Alidhem centrum It has a better dance floor than krogen and is usually good fun. They sometimes have a super cheap taco buffet on Friday afternoons which is really good. It's quite funny to eat your lunch in a nightclub! 

e-pub:  E-pub is a student nightclub located @ Universum on campus. You need a student ID to get inside and it's 18. The music is good and there is a cosy round room you can chill out in  inbetween dancing. 

NH:  This is a student pub so you need a student ID to get inside. A nice crowd, usually.  The music is varied but it’s usually mainstream pop/rock. Alcohol is cheaper than most other places. The cheapest beer is 25sek which is pretty great!

Origo: Origo is good fun. It’s located just near IKSU which is perfect if you live in Nydala. It’s quite small but it’s size adds to the cosyness when it’s packed on the dancefloor. ,

Scharinska: This is a cool little night spot located downtown Umeå. The music is good, however it is slightly more expensive than everywhere else.

Rex:  You either hate rex or you love it. Personally I think it’s great. It’s located downtown in the old town hall building. It has 3 floors, the 1^st has a small dancefloor, the 2^nd is filled with tables for chatting, and the 3^rd contains the main dancefloor. I like it because it’s a beautiful building and it’s nice to be able to walk around if you want a change of scenery in between dancing.

If you are more a fan of staying in, organize a corridor- party in your place. It's great fun, you save money..and you can just go to bed whenever you feel like it! We usually throw one once a month with a random theme. (There doesn't have to be a theme...we're just odd like that ) 


Most people hit systembolaget before it closes ( Mon- Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-15:00, Sun - Closed) pre-party before going to a nightclub and then after-party afterwards.  

I hope this helps give you an idea of what it might be like when you arrive in Umeå. Trust me, you’ll love it.

Louise :)