The most beautiful cities for the New Year holidays. Unusual places to celebrate the new year
New Year is a holiday associated with fireworks, concerts, parties, carnivals, champagne. If you want to go on vacation on the last day of the year and celebrate next year in a special atmosphere, this list of cities where celebrations are held in a special way will definitely come in handy.
New York
In terms of the scope of the celebration, it is extremely difficult for other cities to compete with New York: millions of people annually gather in the square to listen to performances by famous musicians and watch the traditional descent of a huge crystal ball. All this is accompanied by free food and unlimited drinks. If you manage to get to such a celebration, you are guaranteed to get the brightest emotions!
Rio de Janeiro
Rio is famous for its carnivals, beaches and immaculate sand, as well as magnificent mountain views. On New Year's Eve, huge parties are held here, which gather up to two million people. In addition, there is also a traditional religious festival, in which it is customary to throw flowers into the water to ensure good luck for the next year. Everything is accompanied by music, dancing, champagne. It is customary to dress in white, which also brings good luck. At midnight, multi-colored fireworks start from the ships in the sea.
Las Vegas
On New Year's Eve, there are practically no cars in this city - the street with popular casinos is closed to traffic and turns into a platform for street parties, live music performances, and laser shows. Already at six in the evening people begin to gather. All bars and hotels offer a variety of entertainment and shows, and fireworks are launched from the seven roofs of tall buildings at midnight. If you want to have fun like never before, go to Vegas!
Sydney
Sydney is one of the world's first capitals to celebrate the New Year, and it's also the city that puts on an incredibly lavish firework display over the bay. It emphasizes the beauty of the bridge and the Opera House (main photo), reflected in the water surface. Everything is accompanied air shows, parades of illuminated boats and other events. Try to pre-book your ticket or reserve a table at a restaurant with a view because Sydney is hugely popular.
Bangkok
Bangkok is not just a destination, it is a place where you can choose from a whole list of New Year's Eve options. The most popular solution is central square where people gather to watch a light show and a concert. Some cafes and restaurants offer rooftop tables from which you can enjoy great view. You can drink champagne and watch the fireworks as thousands of people count down the seconds together.
Paris
it unique city romance, which becomes even more beautiful on New Year's Eve, when a light show is arranged on the Eiffel Tower. If you prefer something more private, you can go for a gourmet dinner at the restaurant. Dances with champagne and chocolate are held on the streets.
Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, exclusive Hollywood parties await you with music, food, comedy shows and more. In addition, there are many clubs that are also worthy of attention.
Miami
Miami is located best clubs Plus, it's incredibly warm. If you want to celebrate the New Year on the beach, this is your choice.
Reykjavik
A beautiful Icelandic city is decorated with lights on New Year's Eve. Local residents are sure that this helps to burn the problems of the outgoing year. They sing and gather around the fires, and at midnight they have fireworks.
Dubai
Where else to enjoy the holiday, if not at the very high building in the world! Admire the luxurious Burj Khalifa, which hosts a magnificent fireworks display.
11 ideas how to celebrate Christmas and New Year - 2020 in Europe. Cities and countries where you can meet the holidays interesting!
New Year is a fabulous time, and even if you don’t believe in Santa Claus since childhood, with the onset of December 31, something freezes inside in anticipation of a miracle. If you are a romantic and the pre-holiday fuss inspires you, we advise you to celebrate the New Year in Europe - in an atmosphere of antiquity and magic.
It is not easy to choose exactly where to go for Christmas and New Year - 2020. We offer 11 countries where you can have a great time new year holidays.
How to save: If you want to spend the New Year, holidays and Catholic Christmas in Europe, we advise you to fly out on December 22, 23 or 24, and return back in early January. Book everything a few months before your trip.
About the prices in the article. Hotels - per double room in new year's eve. Tours - for two people. Air tickets - for one person in both directions. We are considering flights from Moscow. We indicated the prices for air tickets and tours for New Year's dates (departure on December 29-30 and return on January 3-6), since it is on these days that tourists fly on vacation.
Finland - Helsinki and Lapland
Where to celebrate the New Year - 2020 and Christmas in Europe, if not in the homeland of Santa Claus? At the end of December, it is frosty outside, down to -15°C, and there is a lot of snow. People go to Finland for solitude and winter fairy tale. Rent a cottage and spend the New Year holidays outdoor activities- skiing and snowmobiling, for example. Admire, study local cuisine and visit the residence of Joulupukki in Lapland.
Tours from Moscow for 4-5 nights cost from 65 thousand rubles.
Flights from Moscow to Helsinki and back cost from 11 thousand rubles. Petersburgers can get there by train or bus.
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Czech Republic, Prague
The Czech Republic is another country in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year - 2020 nicely. In Prague, on the Old Town Square, a shining main Christmas tree is set up. There is a fair, tourists and locals walk around, eat roasted almonds in spices, delicious trdelniki and drink mulled wine and mead. Read: and.
The weather in Prague at the end of December is good: during the day it can be slightly above 0°С, at night - up to −5°С. Snow cover is not always available.
Tours to Prague for 7 nights for the New Year can be purchased from only 65 thousand rubles.
Air tickets. Flight to new year holidays from Moscow to Prague and back costs from 16 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Rent a hotel room for two in the center - from 90 € per night and more. New Year's Eve dinner in a restaurant will cost 100-170 € per person.
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If you want to celebrate New Year 2020 inexpensively in Europe, go to Cyprus. In winter it is warm there, about +15...+20°С. and see the whole island until it's hot and there are no tourists.
New Year holidays on the island last from December 23 to January 6. AT major cities there are performances, dances, decorate the Christmas tree. However, for the most part, New Year and Christmas are family holidays, and after two in the morning it is already quiet on the streets.
Tours to Cyprus on New Year's holidays in 2020 for 7 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles.
Flights Moscow - Larnaca and back cost from 13 thousand rubles and more.
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Germany - Berlin and Munich
The best New Year's Eve in Europe, in our opinion, is in Germany. Do you want to plunge into a real Christmas fairy tale? We advise you to go to Munich, Cologne, Nuremberg or other cities. Visit fun fairs with all the gastronomic attributes of Christmas and New Year: caramel apples, gingerbread houses and hearts, stollen and fragrant hot mulled wine. The weather at this time of the year in Germany is usually pleasant, from 0 to -4 ° C, snow does not always fall.
Tours for 4 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles for two.
Air tickets. Flight Moscow - Berlin and back costs from 16 thousand rubles (direct flights), to Munich - about the same.
Hotels in the center of Berlin - from 120 € per night for two. New Year's Eve dinner in a restaurant costs about 100-200 € per person. Find out which ones.
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Montenegro, Budva
Where to inexpensively celebrate the New Year - 2020 and Christmas? Tourists recommend going to Montenegro (namely, Budva or Podgorica). Popular and ski resorts- Kolasin and Zabljak.
Midnight locals they usually meet with family or friends, and then go out into the street. Traditionally, performances, fireworks and concerts are held in the city center. The weather is changeable, there are rains. In the mountains, snow and cold, and on the coast about + 10 ° C.
Tours to Montenegro for vacations cost from 60 thousand rubles (Tivat, 7 nights).
Air tickets. A flight from Moscow to Tivat and back on New Year's dates costs from 15 thousand rubles.
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Greece, Athens
The New Year traditions of Greece are close to those of Cyprus, and the New Year and Christmas celebrations in both countries are almost identical. In cities, residents gather in the center for a concert and fireworks, and after the official meeting of the holiday, young people go to clubs. Tourists prefer to relax in Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki or Athens. As in Montenegro, the weather is changeable, but warm, around +12...+15°C.
Tours for Christmas and New Year holidays cost from 50 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights.
Flights from Moscow to Athens and back cost from 15 thousand rubles.
Hotels. A double room in Athens costs from 14 €, in Halkidiki (for example, Sarti) - from 24 €. Find out which ones.
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Italy Rome
To have a fun new year 2020, you need to go to Italy. The locals are very fond of New Year and Christmas and meet them on a grand scale. In addition, you can relax in the country relatively inexpensively.
Cities popular with tourists to celebrate the holiday are, and. How to mark? Choose original ways: in thermal baths and spas, in medieval castles and villas, cruise. A good idea- go to .
Tours for New Year and Christmas to Italy are inexpensive. For example, in Rimini for 7-8 nights - only from 56 thousand rubles. And vouchers to Rome for 4 nights can be purchased from 60 thousand.
Flights Moscow - Rome cost from 18 thousand rubles in both directions, to Milan and Venice - from 16.5 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Night in a double room in a 3* hotel in Rome - from 50€ and up in the city center. Dinner on New Year's Eve will cost 50-250 € per person.
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France Paris
Where to go for the New Year - 2020, if not to the most romantic city in Europe? Everywhere there are illuminations, Christmas markets (the best ones are on the Champs Elysees and in the Defense quarter). The aromas of hot wine and roasted chestnuts waft through the streets. Try foie gras, choukrut, maroon glace and fondue. True, the weather is not impressive: it rarely snows, the temperature is up to + 5 ° C, it is quite damp and it can rain.
Tours. 5 night stays in Paris and Cote d'Azur cost from 80 thousand rubles for two.
Air tickets. Flight Moscow - Paris and back costs about 16 thousand rubles.
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Turkey, Istanbul
Many go to Istanbul for the winter holidays: there is good service and a variety of recreational opportunities. New Year as such is not celebrated - this is a holiday for tourists. Nevertheless, the city is beautifully decorated, and hotels, clubs and restaurants offer an entertainment program.
You can celebrate New Year's Eve on the Galata Bridge, on Istiklal Street, in a hotel, in a club, on a ship, and so on. But devote your holidays to sights - read our big one.
Tours. In addition to Istanbul, you can fly to rest on New Year's Eve to the resorts: Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer and others. Vouchers for 5 nights cost from 58 thousand rubles.
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Latvia, Riga
New Year holidays in Riga are long: Christmas is celebrated by both Catholic and Orthodox. A good reason to go to the capital of Latvia! As in other European countries, they start preparing for Christmas and the New Year ahead of time, approximately from the end of November - the beginning of December. The city is gradually "settled" with garlands and decorations, a Christmas tree is put up on the main square, and a fair begins to work. Directly New Year - 2020 can be spent in a hotel, restaurant or just walking around the city - concerts and performances are arranged.
The weather in Riga at the end of December is usually good: medieval city covers with a white veil, there may be a slight frost.
Tours. New Year tour packages to Riga for 4-5 nights cost from 56 thousand rubles.
Air tickets. In order to fly to Riga from Moscow and back during the winter holidays, you will have to pay from 13 thousand rubles and more.
Hotels. A room in a budget hotel in the city center costs from 30 € per night for two. On average, a New Year's Eve dinner in a restaurant will cost 50-100 € per person, but you can look for cheaper places.
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Great Britain, London
It is fabulous at Christmas and New Year in London: shop windows are beautifully decorated, garlands are hung, fairs with souvenirs and delicacies are open, Christmas carols are sung. Fireworks are set off over the Thames, Big Ben's chimes strike twelve times at midnight.
Have you already thought about where you will celebrate the New Year? This is a family holiday. But it is not at all necessary to meet him at home. This article will be useful to those who want to change the situation and celebrate the beginning of 2016 in another country. In Europe, New Year and Christmas holidays are always celebrated cheerfully and brightly. AT new country and in the new city you can get acquainted with local traditions, celebrate 2016 in an unusual way and remember this vacation for a lifetime. We offer a selection of cities where locals turn the holiday into magic.
1. Paris
The city of charm where romantics live. The city of endless admiration, which is impossible to forget. Various bars and restaurants in Paris offer their entertainment programs. But most tourists invariably go to the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. At the Arc de Triomphe traditionally organize a special new year show with fireworks. Dinner or lunch at the Eiffel Tower is especially popular these days. It's the same with Moulin Rouge performances. Disneyland, from November to mid-January, holds special New Year's performances. The whole park is in Christmas decorations, and Disney characters dress up in carnival costumes and parade along the main avenue. Not without Santa Claus, every year he opens his residence at Disneyland. And where Santa is, there are sure to be gifts and miracles.
2. Vilnius
Like many others European capitals, Vilnius welcomes many guests for the New Year. Surprises await residents and guests on the main squares of the city. The main Christmas tree of the city is traditionally set on the Cathedral Square. The opening of the New Year tree is a real holiday in Vilnius! It is accompanied by fireworks, congratulations from the “local” Lithuanian Santa Claus and a concert of Christmas psalms. Therefore, while in Lithuania, be sure to admire this beautiful Christmas tree! Sometimes on Cathedral Square they make a special surprise for children: they let children's train on the rails, the route of which passes through the Christmas tree. After enjoying the Christmas fuss, take a walk along Gediminas Avenue, go to the picturesque Neris River. Go to the Užupis Creative District for impressions and collect emotions by taking pictures and enjoying the upcoming New Year.
3. Istanbul
This Turkish metropolis is like a motley cauldron in which Europe and Asia, East and West, antiquity and modernity, traditions and innovations are mixed. For those who prefer to open different cities and countries from the most unusual side, New Year in Istanbul - The best way acquaintance with other Turkey. Celebrating the New Year in Istanbul means having a romantic getaway in a city where there is room for all sorts of entertainment. It is full of colors, smells and sensations. Here you can drink aromatic coffee at a street cafe table and watch life ordinary people. Or book a table in a restaurant on the shore and try bouillabaisse, which is not inferior to Marseille. Oriental sweets can become festive delicacies, and a belly dance performed by a local beauty can be a wonderful dessert. You can order a place in a restaurant or cafe, which are located in the area of Taksim Square and Istiklal Street in a great variety. It will be interesting to spend New Year's Eve in a club or disco, which can also be found in the Istiklal street area. Lovers of romance can order a seat in one of the restaurants on the Galata Bridge and admire the city's fireworks over the Golden Horn Bay. You can also book a place on a cruise boat and celebrate the New Year by sailing along the Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia.
4. Rome
Ancient and sedate Rome for the New Year is transformed beyond recognition: trees along the city alleys, as well as the facades of houses, shopping centers and restaurants are surrounded by a network of multi-colored garlands, shop windows are festively decorated, and everywhere you can see small elegant Christmas trees and colorful compositions from Biblical stories dedicated to Christmas. The largest Christmas manger and a huge Christmas tree are being erected in the center of St. Peter. During the celebrations, colorful fairs open in the squares of Rome, where you can buy all kinds of sweets, Christmas souvenirs and products of skilled artisans. Rome on the festive New Year's Eve turns into a solid anthill of a thousand multilingual crowd of residents and guests of the city, who certainly strive to get to main square the capital is Piazza del Popolo, where mass festivities take place at this time, and where you can meet the red-cheeked Italian Santa Claus, Babbo Natale. You can celebrate the New Year in Rome 2016 both in the midst of a raging sea of costume processions in one of the noisy squares of the city, and at a table in quiet and cozy restaurants in historical center Rome, right at the steps of the eternal Colosseum. The love of Italians for life and their incredible optimism are very contagious, and therefore the New Year in Rome is a great opportunity to get a sea of positive for many days ahead.
5. Munich
The capital of the German state of Bavaria, Munich is world famous for its amazing cuisine, beer, interesting museums, by this royal castle, the Alps in close proximity and endless shopping opportunities in its limitless outlets. All together, this is an excellent reason to stock up on air tickets and celebrate the New Year in Munich. There is where to take a walk after a hearty meal on New Year's Eve in Munich. Firstly, it will be nice to look at the city richly decorated for the holiday. Lanterns and Christmas trees, shop windows and houses of citizens - everything sparkles, sparkles, glows and winks invitingly with thousands of multi-colored light bulbs. Fireworks in honor of the onset of the New Year begins with the last blow of the clock. It is best viewed from the hill in Olympic park or Marienplatz. In Munich, you can have great fun and get a lot of pleasant impressions at any time of the year.
The beginning of the New Year is a holiday and a celebration. All over the world, people are trying to celebrate the arrival of the new year in the brightest, most beautiful and original way. Fireworks, concerts, festivities - all this makes New Year's Eve the most spectacular. But there are some places in the world where New Year's Eve becomes truly magical.
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New Year's Eve in Las Vegas is celebrated on a grand scale. The city hosts massive festivities with more than 9 hours of live music and famous artists. Nightclubs strive to impress their guests in a way that you won't soon forget. Fireworks are simply breathtaking. Every year more than 300,000 people come to Las Vegas to celebrate the new year.
You can buy the coolest pyrotechnics on saluti.by, but fireworks on New Year's Eve in Bangkok are something. Perhaps Bangkok is perfect place to celebrate the New Year. No wonder people come from all over the world. In addition to bright fireworks, parties and open-air cruises with amazing food and beautiful views await you.
Originality is the word that describes the celebration of the New Year in this city. Live music and parades, food trucks, digital video shows and colorful fireworks.
The city of lights offers an elegant celebration. Fireworks all around eiffel tower and Arc de Triomphe. The romantic Parisian air makes this city perfect for celebrating the new year together. An exquisite dinner with great music and wine will make New Year's Eve in Paris unforgettable.
The old center of Vienna turns into a huge banquet hall on December 31, offering a great atmosphere, music, food and drinks. For romantics, a boat trip along the Danube will be a great way to celebrate the New Year. And music lovers can visit the opera.
Prague is a city that will satisfy all the tastes of those who decide to celebrate the New Year there. For partygoers, there are clubs and bars that throw themed food and drink parties. Beautiful fireworks can be seen in the city center or near the river. Cruises and romantic dinners are also popular on New Year's Eve.
New Year's fireworks directly from the Eye of London gathers thousands of people. People are having fun in the streets, dancing, singing and drinking champagne. Numerous clubs hold parties for all tastes, so fun is guaranteed.
New York never disappoints when it comes to festivities. Times Square is a party place where the city's bars and clubs stay open until the early hours. Fireworks and scenery of the city also look like in a fairy tale.
Partying at Copocabana Beach draws people from all over the world to enjoy the unique atmosphere that Rio has to offer. Gorgeous scenery, amazing music and delicious food make Rio one of the most popular cities to celebrate the New Year.
Sydney is well known for its spectacular fireworks and New Year's Eve parades. About a million people gather in different parts cities to see beautiful fireworks. Given the fact that Australia has great weather at this time of the year, the festivities go on until the morning.
How to make your holiday in the New Year unforgettable? Of course, go somewhere abroad, to snow-covered Austria or the wonderful Czech Republic, and if you want cardinal changes, you can move from winter to summer and celebrate the New Year in GOA or Bali. In general, as in any other month of rest - the choice is huge. The choice entirely depends on the choice of the type of holiday - beach or active. We tried to collect the TOP - 10 vacation options in December, which are most popular! So let's go.
1. New Year in Prague, Czech Republic. This option of spending holidays in December is the leader among all. If you want to be in a real New Year's fairy tale, then the question of where to go to rest in the new year has been decided - feel free to go to Prague!
Celebrating the New Year in Prague is a great idea! Walking along the old European streets, admiring the view of Prague Castle, you can feel the atmosphere of past centuries. The New Year can become unrestrained, cheerful, if you go there with a group of friends, romantic - if you celebrate the New Year in Prague together. In any case, the holiday will be unforgettable for you!
First place beach holiday occupies Thailand in December thanks to its white sand beaches immersed in tropical greenery. This is a great option for a vacation in December at the sea, suitable for those who want to relax and take a break from the hustle and bustle, which will be greatly facilitated by traditional Thai massage sessions. A real piece of paradise!
An ideal option for celebrating the New Year with the family! At Christmas time, the Finnish streets freeze, because for residents such days are the best opportunity to be with the family at home , attend a church service, participate in family activities, for example, make hand-made Christmas decorations for everyone together. And how wonderful can be a vacation in nature, on fresh air in enjoying the picturesque landscapes ! New Year's Eve in Finland - the birthplace of Santa Claus - is an exciting adventure for you and your family!
Where to celebrate the New Year on a budget in warm regions? The best option, suitable for such parameters - this is Egypt. Despite the fact that the locals do not celebrate the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1, nevertheless, a lot of entertainment programs, palm trees are dressed up as Christmas trees, Santa Clauses walk around the streets and beaches here and there. It all looks very funny and at first glance, awkward and surprising. New Year in Egypt promises to be hot and fun!
5. New Year in Paris, France. Holidays in the new year in Paris are truly magnificent! Bright colorful illumination burns around, houses are dressed up in colorful garlands. Snow in Paris is a rarity, so for the new year the city is decorated with artificial snow. The symbol of Paris - the Eiffel Tower looks magical these days! It is better to come to Paris a month before the new year to enjoy the series of Christmas holidays. The first date of the New Year holidays is December 6 - St. Nicholas Day.
6. New Year in GOA. Where to go on vacation in December? GOA is a luxurious place for lovers of ocean waves, perfect beaches, relaxing massages and exotic cuisine. The New Year in GOA is just the height of the season, when the autumn rains have already ended, and the summer dry season will begin only in April. GOA has a very comfortable temperature. Something specific to the New Year, except for green trees decorated with lanterns and a gala dinner, as well as "conditionally New Year's" open-air discos, you should not expect from GOA, but even a standard tourist recreation program implemented in the dead of winter is an interesting pastime and cool memories.
New Year in GOA
What do you know about the peculiarities of the New Year in Italy, besides the tradition of getting rid of old things? Its celebration begins a week before Christmas in Italy and continues until mid-January. These are the days of festivities, fireworks and sales, when you can buy branded items at a ridiculous price, taste Christmas dishes and buy for a symbolic price lottery ticket to win a present from Santa. In the cool December air, the aroma of cappuccino, hot chocolate and New Year's magic mix, everyone is in a hurry to look for gifts and every now and then give each other smiles. Owners of shops and restaurants compete to see whose showcase will be more elegant. Ordinary residents do not lag behind them, decorating their windows and balconies with garlands, spruce wreaths and red ribbons.
A real tropical adventure! The azure sea and golden beaches, the lush greenery of the jungle, the unique festive atmosphere are the perfect replacement for a slightly boring Olivier salad in a traditional company. For those who choose a luxurious vacation for themselves, it is better to go to Jimbaran or Nusa Dua. Fans of nightlife will have a great time in Kuta. For those who prefer unity with nature, the tourist area of Ubud is suitable. It should be noted that, despite the difference in tastes, every traveler will be able to relax and have fun.
9. Scandinavian New Year Cruise- this is an acquaintance with the most beautiful cities, such as Helsinki and Stockholm, the snowy plains of Lapland, the picturesque Norwegian fjords will appear before you in all their glory. Most often, the cruise includes a visit to 3 countries - Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Immerse yourself in a real winter fairy tale!
New Year's Eve Cruise in Scandinavia
For kids new year holiday in Veliky Ustyug is a journey into the realm of fairy tales and adventures. However, for adults, entertainment tours to Ustyug for the new year will become wonderful holiday from everyday hustle and bustle. Veliky Ustyug is optimal budget option when you want to change the situation and feel a real fairy tale!
Choose for yourself best direction! Happy New Year!
