When it comes to celebrating the New Year, everyone chooses their own way to celebrate this holiday. Some sit at home in front of the TV, others rush around the world, trying to get as many impressions as possible on this day.
In this article we will figure out where to go to Europe for the New Year holidays. There are many places in Europe where you can celebrate this bright holiday. Everyone wants bright memories to remain after the New Year. Therefore, I have selected for you the most interesting options for cities and hotels that will help create an atmosphere of magic and fun. After all, the main night of the year.
In all European cities, New Year celebrations are approximately the same. I'll try to highlight distinctive features each option. I’ll also say hello to air ticket options and recommend good hotels and tours to Europe for the 2018 New Year holidays. Go!
New Year holidays in Europe - where to go?
London, Great Britain
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Why?
London looks especially magical during the New Year. The whole city shimmers with festive lights. If you like England, then it’s time to decide to celebrate the New Year there.
Things to do?
If you decide to ring in the New Year in London, visit London Wonderland in Hyde Park or book a table at a club/bar/restaurant to enjoy delicious food and great music. Be sure to watch the Queen's Parade - a real three-hour extravaganza that runs along the Thames. Usually about 300,000 people and 10,000 artists and musicians gather here.
Watch the New Year's fireworks from the famous London Eye. Count down the strikes to midnight with Big Ben. Sing "Auld Lang Syne" with the crowd. Stroll along the Victoria Embankment and Waterloo and Westminster Bridges.
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Ibiza, Spain
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Why?
Where in Europe it’s warm on New Year’s Day is Ibiza. The average daytime temperature is +17 degrees Celsius. The island of Ibiza is famous for its vibrant nightlife. If you like warmth, club life and dancing until the morning, then Ibiza is the best choice for you.
Things to do?
Celebrate the New Year at Ibiza's most famous nightclub, Pacha. Keep your eyes, mouth and ears wide open, you're in for a very fun holiday at this place.
If you suddenly want luxury and quiet solitude with your family, head to Hacienda Na Xamena Spa Hotel, here you can just relax and enjoy life, everything else will be done for you.
Where to stay?
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Why?
Dubrovnik is one of the less obvious places in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year, but no less wonderful. People most often come here in the summer and ignore it winter time, very in vain!
Things to do?
If you want to get really drunk and have fun on New Year's Eve in Dubrovnik, then go to the Latin American clubs Fuego, Capitano or Revelin.
If you want to immerse yourself in the flow of celebrating people, then head to Stadun Street and Big Dubrovnik old Town Street. Sit back and listen to a wonderful concert of Croatian bands. Of course. There will be fireworks.
Where to stay?
Barcelona, Spain
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Why?
New Year's Eve in Barcelona is not for the faint of heart. Celebrations and festivals here begin at 21:00. You can walk the streets, listen to music, watch performances, drink and eat various delicacies. Barcelona is another place where you will be warm for the New Year, with an average of +15 degrees.
Things to do?
New Year is celebrated here with great pomp and the holiday is called Nochevieja. All the fun starts at Montujic’s Magic Fountain. Both locals and tourists from all over the world gather here to count the chimes together and celebrate the New Year. There are also very beautiful fireworks here.
New Year in Paris, France
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Why?
Paris for the New Year offers the widest range of New Year's parties for every taste. If you want to visit one of the best places to celebrate the New Year, feel free to go to Paris. New Year's Paris is beautiful, just look at the Cathedral on the Champs Elysees.
Things to do?
If you want some variety on New Year's Eve, then you've come to the right place. Cruise on the Senna and sightseeing with a delicious lunch at Bistro Parisien, champagne and a colorful show at Crazy horse, beautiful Bluebells girls from Lido de Paris and much, much more. Whatever way you choose to celebrate the New Year in Paris, it will definitely be memorable.
Where to stay?
A special choice for a special day is Eiffel villa Garibaldi.
Madeira, Portugal
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Why?
If you want something more exotic, then head to the Madeira Islands. They look very elegant on holidays. And celebrating the New Year on the island is a completely special feeling. In addition, Madeira is also warm, on average +18.
Things to do?
The Madeira Islands are known for their sales in December and many people come here for shopping. New Year's fireworks look very beautiful from the islands. Here, the New Year begins to be celebrated slowly from the beginning of December until the twelfth night (greetings from Catholic Christmas). The entire island is beautifully decorated and there are concert programs everywhere you look. The Madeira Islands are a place where you should stay longer, and not just for one night.
Berlin, Germany
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Why?
Vienna, Austria
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Why?
Vienna is traditionally considered one of the best cities in Europe to celebrate the New Year.
Things to do?
Residents of Vienna gather in the city center for the New Year to walk the “New Year’s Path” or “Silvesterpfad”. The party starts at 14:00, people slowly pour out into the street and refuel with hot mulled wine and caramel apples.
At midnight the Pummerin bell rings from the tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral and the first fireworks are set off over Prater park.
The famous “palace on rails” - the Majestic Imperator train invites you to celebrate the change of year in luxurious style with a gourmet dinner and tie at midnight on the Danube bridge, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the city and festive fireworks.
For a more relaxed New Year's Eve, head towards the Town Hall to watch the New Year's Eve concert projected on the big screen.
The main thing is to eat at least a little “Glücksschwein” or “good luck pig”. Pork on a festive night is sold in all types and forms.
Be sure to eat some Glücksschwein, or good luck pigs, which you'll find in every form, from suckling pig to pig marzipan. New Year's Vienna will delight and surprise you.
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Why?
At the very least, you don’t need to worry about a Schengen visa. Turkey is an unusual representative of Europe and the New Year can be celebrated here in a completely special way. The weather in Istanbul on New Year is also quite warm, about 7 degrees above zero.
Things to do?
Istanbul also changes for the New Year. Start your evening with a traditional Turkish lunch at Bebek or Istiklal Caddesi, where the celebrations take place in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Then join the cheering crowds at Taksim Square, Istikul Street or Faith, where revelers organize impromptu street parties. The best view is from the Golden Horn.
If noisy parties are not your thing, then you can take a river cruise along the Bosphorus and watch the celebrations from afar, passing by the city. But you will have the best position to watch the fireworks at midnight.
Where to stay?
Prague, Czech Republic
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Why?
Prague is another great option for those who want to celebrate the New Year in Europe and are looking for an inexpensive place to go. Many Russians like to celebrate the New Year in Prague. Besides, it's not far. In Prague on New Year's Eve there is a very dramatic (in a good way) atmosphere. You have many options for where to start celebrating.
Things to do?
New Year's Prague will delight you with a variety of opportunities. There are many good clubs, bars and restaurants here. You can start the holiday on a jazz cruise along the river, or you can join the city residents in Old Town Square. You can go to some beautiful place, such as Lesser town, Petrin hill or Prague castle. At midnight, the most interesting thing is in the main square.
In Prague there is a cute tradition of breaking champagne bottles, sometimes on your head; if you want to participate, bring a helmet.
Gdansk, Poland
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Why?
New Year's in Gdansk is a lot of fun. You should definitely come here if you love food. In Gdansk they believe that the more you eat, the better your next year will be.
Things to do?
Of course, have a good meal at Wigilia, and then go and get really drunk at Skwer Kosciuszki, and then have a good dance at the Walrus club.
The most festive streets of the city are Dluga and Pl. Teatralna.
Where to stay?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Why?
Amsterdam is often called the city of love, and if you want to celebrate the New Year in a romantic setting, then this is a great choice.
Things to do?
New Year's Amsterdam surprises. In addition to organized celebrations in public places like Rembrandtplein, Nieumarkt, Museumplein and Dam Square, Amsterdam hosts many impromptu “chamber” parties that you can join. And if you want to celebrate the New Year in a crowd of joyful people, then you should go to the above streets.
Of course, it won’t be complete without festive fireworks. The best view is traditionally from the bridges, when you can see the lights not only in the sky, but also their reflection on the water surface.
Grab a glass of champagne and local delicacies from the street vendors, and make a wish with everyone as the chimes strike. And then go to any bar, club or restaurant to continue the celebration.
Stockholm, Sweden
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Why?
Christmas in Sweden is celebrated in a very calm atmosphere, but on New Year's Eve in Stockholm they have a blast.
Things to do?
Despite the fact that the Swedes are a Nordic country, they still prefer to celebrate the New Year on the street. Therefore, eat delicious seafood in some good restaurant, and then go towards Skansen to see the most New Year's Stockholm. The New Year has been traditionally celebrated here since 1895. At midnight, some famous Swede will read the poem “Ring Out, Wild Bells” to the accompaniment of fireworks.
After midnight, after walking around, drinking champagne and hugging Swedes, go to a club or bar. As a rule, they work until 3 – 4 am.
If you want to celebrate the New Year in peace and romance, head to Lake Malaren.
When you have free time, go see the local City hall, Sodermalm, Fjallgatan and Monteliusvagen, they really deserve attention.
Where to stay?
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Why?
On New Year's Eve, daylight in Reykjavik lasts only 4 hours, which means locals happily illuminate everything around them with bonfires, bright lanterns and garlands. What turns New Year's Reykjavik into a fairy-tale town.
Things to do?
Light bonfires with the locals as a symbol of burning away the troubles of the old year. There is no official part of the holiday and fireworks are set off by local residents. IN New Year's Eve About 200,000 people take to the streets and half an hour before midnight the sky lights up.
For the best vantage point, head to Perlan or Landakotskirkja Church.
After the festivities, many go to clubs and bars. Because Icelanders leave home to celebrate the New Year relatively late, and then celebrate until the morning. If you wait until 5 a.m., you'll see locals lining up to drink up their hangovers and snack on hot dogs. Many people go to hot springs to improve their health.
Helsinki and Lapland, Finland
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Why?
The world's most popular Santa Claus lives in Finland. It is here that the atmosphere of the New Year's miracle is felt very clearly. If you want to celebrate the New Year with children, then choose Finland.
Things to do?
First, decide on the location of the celebration: Helsinki or Lapland?
The main holiday of the country takes place in Helsinki, on Senate Square. Local residents gather here to drink champagne, listen to the mayor’s congratulatory speech, watch a festive concert and tell fortunes on small tin horseshoes.
In Finland, fireworks are allowed for only 8 hours, so the Finns have a blast, coloring the sky with colorful lights and the air with pops and the smell of gunpowder.
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There is very little time left until the New Year, but you are still not in the festive mood? We have compiled for you a guide to the 20 best venues in the city where you can find that magical feeling of the approaching holiday.
Take part in the carnival, buy gifts, make your own New Year's toy, see the most beautiful Christmas trees, drink hot mulled wine, watch ice ballet or listen to jazz - everyone will find something to their liking.
Gift shop
During the Journey to Christmas festival, Novopushkinsky Square will turn into Royal Square.
It will be decorated with two-meter figures of queens from different eras and cultures, with which guests will be able to take a “royal” selfie. An art object in the form of the famous “Moscow” cake, a symbolic dessert, will also be placed here. Russian capital. Here you can also see an upside-down Christmas tree and become the conductor of a cat choir: laser interactive installations of cats perform a concert to classical music and react to movements and touches, changing color and sound. Wooden rocking horses were installed for children.
For those who have not yet found gifts, there will be a fair where they will sell woolen socks, knitted mittens, hats, scarves and snoods, as well as felt Christmas tree decorations.
Where: Novopushkinsky Square
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Novopushkinsky Square, Moscow
Ice Rink, Gift Shop, Theater
On Pushkinskaya Square you can admire the magical forest that will “grow” around the fountain. Street theater actors will perform several performances and perform performances, in which spectators will also be invited to participate. On weekends and holidays there will be a special Christmas program from circus and dance groups.
You can also rent skates here for free. Experienced instructors will help children who are just mastering the skill of skating.
In the fair houses you will be offered to try traditional Russian cuisine and choose New Year's decorations.
Where: Pushkinskaya Square
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A big fair will take place at Muzeon. Here you can choose a fluffy Christmas tree and gifts: holiday decorations, designer clothes, warm felt boots, mittens, sweaters from Scandinavia and much more. In addition, you can make a unique gift with your own hands at numerous master classes: for example, you can come up with and make your own snowman or Christmas tree toy.
Every day during the fair, everyone will be taught how to play unusual games: gigantoball, broomball, felt shooting range, slingshot with plush toys, box hockey, frisbee golf and ogosport.
Musicians and DJs are responsible for the festive atmosphere. The food court, which will delight you with gingerbread cookies, hot tea, burgers and pancakes, will also help create a festive mood.
Where: Muzeon Park
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Towards the end of the Year of Literature, an exhibition dedicated to Nikolai Gogol’s story “The Night Before Christmas” will open at the Battle of Borodino Panorama Museum.
Editions from different years will be presented here: from the very first, published back in 1832, to modern editions with colorful illustrations. Costumes of that era, combined with household items and views of St. Petersburg at the beginning of the 19th century, will allow visitors to plunge into the time when Nikolai Vasilyevich created his story.
Cinema of the 20th century could not ignore Gogol’s colorful, picturesque and adventure-filled work. Both cartoons and film adaptations appeared. Visitors will get acquainted with preparatory materials for filming in the 1960s, and will also see fragments of the film and the cartoon of the same name on the screen of a reconstructed Soviet cinema.
Where: Panorama Museum “Battle of Borodino”
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The Soviet era is in no way inferior to the era of Imperial Russia in terms of the variety of Christmas tree decorations. The State Darwin Museum will tell you what themes and images in the design of Christmas tree decorations were popular in Soviet times. The exhibition features more than a hundred Christmas tree decorations from the 1930s to the 1960s, New Year cards and carnival masks.
You will be able to see traditional five-pointed stars and space-themed toys, which became popular after Gagarin’s flight. Also presented here is a collection of toys based on Pushkin’s fairy tales, released in 1955 for the 120th anniversary of Alexander Sergeevich. Remember the song about the five minutes left until the New Year? The clock counting down this time from the movie “Carnival Night” can also be seen in the exhibition. And, of course, a variety of products made from cotton wool, glass and foam.
Where: State Darwin Museum
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The V Moscow International Festival Christmas Fest will be held at the Moscow International House of Music from December 17 to January 10. One of the most popular festivals every year delights its guests with the best musical groups.
The program opens with the Moscow Russian Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Dmitry Yurovsky. This evening they will perform two versions of the famous ode “To Joy” by Friedrich Schiller: Symphony No. 9 by Ludwig van Beethoven with a final chorus on the ode and a cantata by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky on the words of the same ode for four soloists, choir and orchestra.
On January 8, you will be able to hear a concert by one of the most famous jazz pianists, Daniil Kramer. He will play with his jazz trio.
And on December 22 they will show the children's ballet “12 months” to the music of P.I. Tchaikovsky staged by the State Classical Ballet Ensemble “Russian Seasons”
Where: Moscow International House of Music
Gift shop
The festive fair on Manezhnaya Square will be divided into 11 time zones, and each fair house will present products from the best producers of one of the country's regions.
There will also be an interactive exhibition where you can take a trip into history and compare your New Year's gifts with those that Moscow residents received at the beginning of the 20th century. Or receive New Year greetings, for example, from Catherine the Great or the head of state of the Soviet era.
If you don’t know what to cook for the New Year’s table, come to the fair for recipes for festive dishes from the 19th or early 20th centuries.
Where: Manezhnaya Square
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“Island of the Enchanted Forest” - a large skating rink on Revolution Square - one of the main venues of the “Journey to Christmas” festival. From December 18 to January 10, an ice ballet choreographed by figure skater Pyotr Chernyshev will be shown here twice a day.
The atmosphere of the holiday is perfectly conveyed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballets “The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake”. The first one can be seen during the day, and the second one in the evening. Russian and foreign figure skating stars take part in the performances, and the stands can accommodate up to 3,000 spectators.
Festival guests will be able to skate on the ice in the morning and between performances. They will also organize warm locker room and skate rental.
In the Enchanted Forest, street theater actors will also stage interactive performances with the participation of everyone. Like many other venues, you will be able to purchase New Year’s decorations and souvenirs at Revolution Square.
Where: Revolution Square
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Revolution Square, Moscow
Twelve houses will be erected at the Island of Mastery festival. In each of them you can see the work of a master. A blacksmith will forge a horseshoe for good luck, a potter will fashion a pot or plate in front of you. All these amazing handmade things can be purchased here.
If you have long wanted to try to create something with your own hands, then come to themed “alphabet” master classes. Each letter of the alphabet is a master class in a specific craft. Every day, masters conduct classes whose names begin with a certain letter: A - applique, B - beading, C - knitting, G - pottery, and so on.
For those who believe in omens, the main art object of the fair will be erected - a huge horseshoe, with which you can take a photo.
Where: st. Nikolskaya
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Nikolskaya, Moscow
Gift shop
A real Italian courtyard will be set up on the site in front of the Bolshoi Theater, where you can not only watch performances, but also become actors in musical productions of fairy tales. Museum named after M.I. Glinka will also open its branch on the square. This exhibition will show visitors how musical instruments from China, Africa and many other countries work.
The fair on this “island” is also themed. Here you can purchase a variety of sheet music or even choose a musical instrument to suit your taste. If you prefer to enjoy music performed by musicians rather than play it yourself, then be sure to purchase vinyl records. Books on the history of music or unusual music boxes would be an excellent gift.
Where: theatre square
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The carnival fair and master classes on making masks will be held on Kamergersky Lane. Here you will also be able to buy theatrical and national costumes, masks and other carnival attributes.
At the author's master classes, guests will be taught how to operate puppets, make theatrical puppets and masks, and will also reveal the secrets of creating the most unusual holiday outfits and makeup. Original and spectacular photographs can be taken with tantamaresques from famous theater performances - at photo booths with a hole for the face.
Where: Kamergersky Lane
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This site is dedicated to the main symbol of the New Year and Christmas - the Christmas tree. There are seven of them on the “Island of the Festive Tree,” and on them the capital’s designers compete in the art of decoration.
Embassies of different countries and fashion brands will present their vision of the ideal holiday tree. Festival guests will be told how to decorate a homemade holiday tree in an unusual and tasteful way.
Here you will also be able to choose Christmas tree decorations and holiday decor items, original gifts for the whole family, which you can immediately pack: there is a packaging center on site.
In addition, everyone will be able to make a gift for themselves and loved ones; master classes on making New Year's toys and souvenirs.
Where: Kuznetsky Most, 6/3, square in front of TsUM
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Kuznetsky Most, 6/3, Moscow
Gift shop
On the “Island of Sweet Tooths” you will be able to try sweets from all over the world.
Visitors can expect real Russian chocolate, Italian cannoli, Japanese seaweed sweets, and oriental baklava. The aroma of homemade baking will reign on the site: every day pies and homemade bread will be baked in a real Russian oven, and master classes from bakers and confectioners will be held.
And on the “Island of Oriental Sweets” oriental delicacies, exotic spices, pastries and souvenirs will be sold. There you can watch a fire show and even ride a camel. In addition, there will be a Christmas tree market, a Baklava photo booth and an exhibition of paintings on the island.
Where: “Island of the Sweet Tooth” on Klimentovsky Lane, “Island of Oriental Sweets” on Semenovskaya Square
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Island of oriental sweets
Semenovskaya Square, Moscow
Sweet Tooth Island
Klimentovsky Lane, Moscow
Theater
During the New Year holidays, street actors will present more than 10 unique programs. Theater groups will entertain guests at the Journey to Christmas festival venues. On the opening day they will gather on Pushkin Square.
The main participants of the festival will be the street theaters “Svetlitsa”, Paranorma and Pololo, and the headliner will be “Fire People”. The artists of this group will try on the images of fjoks - the inhabitants of the snowy New Year's islands.
Fjoki swirl among the audience, glow mysteriously and look like huge living brushes. They unexpectedly explode firecrackers and create a hurricane of confetti,” says Gera Spichkin, co-founder of the Fire People theater.
The Paranorma group will perform the play “Snowy Blizzard”. Its participants combine choreography, acrobatics and vocals using designer images in the show. Artists from the Pololo Theater together with the Santa Claus orchestra will march in a parade from Novopushkinsky Square to Pushkinskaya Square.
Where: Pushkinskaya Square, Novopushkinsky Square
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The Christmas nativity scene is a small theater made of three-dimensional figures dedicated to the theme of Christmas. The festival will bring together many of the most unusual incarnations of the same scene.
It will also be possible to watch such performances live; all shows will be free.
Where: Vadkovsky lane, 3
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Vadkovsky Lane, 3, Moscow
Gift shop
Are you choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for a New Year's holiday in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries Oh.
The article presents both places where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2020, and countries where vacation cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in inexpensive options, at least you will have something to compare prices with.
For all destinations it is indicated how much an independent trip costs (airplane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of travel packages for New Year's dates are also shown.
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The material is divided into three parts:
- Where to relax for New Year 2020 in Europe
- Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
- Where to go to New Year's holiday on the sea
The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations for celebrating the New Year in Europe, Russia and warm countries - see the table below.
Where do you personally plan to go on vacation for the New Year 2020?
What prices are given in the article?
For each destination we have indicated the cost of the holiday:
- air tickets: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which covers NG.
- hotels: average price per night for two people during the period December 28 – January 3.
- vouchers: cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flights are included in the price; type of food is indicated separately).
All prices are current at the time of writing.
Important: The closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for vouchers and independent New Year's travel (air tickets and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year, don’t delay your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.
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Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively
For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for inexpensive holidays during the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.
First, we will list cheap destinations, and below we will provide detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).
Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:
Detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as many others) can be found below.
Where to go for the New Year in Europe
Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree, holiday fairs, richly decorated shop windows and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!
Many European cities are preparing for the holidays already in November and early December, and in January huge sales begin in stores.
But please note: In Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time, it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.
Photo: © kiuko / flickr.com The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, returning at the beginning of the year. This way you will catch both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries - for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.
Do not forget that visiting most European countries requires a Schengen visa - its registration will cost 5,000-6,000 rubles.
So, TOP 9 countries where to go for New Year 2020 in Europe.
France
Perhaps the most romantic place to go for New Year 2020 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at the Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.
You can celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise on the Seine. Under Eiffel Tower gets settled ice rink, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.
Paris is a great place to go for New Year's with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. You can also celebrate New Year's Eve there: special performances are organized, attractions are open until one in the morning.
Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at prices starting from 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for New Year, then ticket prices start from 16,100 rubles. Search tickets to France →
Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3,000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4* and Hotel Mistral 3* hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →
New Year's tours. You can go to France on a package tour for a price starting from 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).
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One of the most popular destinations where Europeans go for the New Year is Amsterdam. During the New Year holidays, the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, New Year's fairs are held on the streets, and sales are held in shopping centers.
Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →
Hotels. Accommodation prices in the capital of the Netherlands during the New Year holidays start from 5,900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5 star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →
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If you are looking for where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020, you can look at the Baltic capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.
Flights. Of the Baltic countries, it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct Moscow-Riga tickets for December cost from 9,100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.
From St. Petersburg you can inexpensively get to Tallinn by bus (from 2000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours travel time) or train (from 4200 rubles, 7 hours). From Moscow it is also cheaper, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.
Hotels. Hotel prices in the Baltic capitals for the New Year are even cheaper than prices in other European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga, you can stay in a good 4-star hotel in the city center for only 4,300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but prices are about the same.
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If you are looking for where you can go on holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, so You can celebrate holidays here on a budget.
And in general, it’s hard to think of a more fabulous place to visit for New Year and Christmas - Prague in winter is amazing! On the Old Town Square, decorated with lights and illuminations, folk festivals are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.
Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.
Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31st, the more expensive it is. Find plane tickets to the Czech Republic →
Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels even cheaper. 4-5 star hotels with good reviews can be found for 4000-5000 rubles (for example, Mosaic House 4* for 4200 rubles). Find hotels in Prague →
Vouchers. Tours for the New Year holidays 2020 cost from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip includes the holiday itself. Vouchers before and after the New Year (at the end of December and beginning of January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.
Photo: view of New Year's Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com Germany
New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. Some of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year are Cologne, Munich, and Berlin.
There are Christmas markets and fairs on the streets, where you can try hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates a stunning New Year's mood!
Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start from 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Search for tickets to Germany →
Hotels. Accommodation in the capital of Germany during the New Year holidays will cost from 3000-3500 rubles / night for a three-star hotel. More expensive hotels (4 and 5 stars) in the city center cost from 6,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Berlin →
Photo: Christmas market in Germany © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com England
Christmas and New Year are celebrated noisily in London - the main festivities take place in Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.
After midnight, you can go to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But don't stay up until the morning, otherwise you'll miss it London New Year's Day Parade is the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.
Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find tickets to London →
Hotels. You won't find inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices cool hotels on the outskirts they start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James’ Court hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →
Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com Finland
If you are looking for where to fly for New Year 2020 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.
Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their family, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
You can rent either a lonely house in the middle of the forest or a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what type of vacation is closer to you.
Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who are choosing where to go for New Year with children, we can recommend the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.
In Helsinki, the center of the festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate the holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.
Flights. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9,300 rubles round-trip. Search tickets to Finland →
Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4,000 rubles per night; at this price there are options in the city center. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels with a convenient location starts from 7000-8000 rubles. Find hotels in Helsinki →
In Rovaniemi, hotels and cottages are expensive (from 10,000 rubles), but even in September, some of them no longer have vacancies for New Year's dates. Find accommodation in Rovaniemi →
Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com Switzerland
Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow there (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.
If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy celebrations and festive fun you should choose one of the major cities– Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.
If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but you have the opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain scenery.
The best option, in our opinion, is to celebrate Christmas in the city, and then go skiing or snowboarding to one of the Swiss resorts.
Flights. Plane tickets to Zurich for December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Find tickets to Switzerland →
Hotels. On the outskirts of Zurich, 2-3 star hotels can be rented for no less than 6,000 rubles; closer to the city center - even more expensive. The cost of more luxurious hotels is from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich → .
In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will cost 10-20% cheaper.
Photo: mulled wine is a mandatory attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com Italy
One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and the New Year goes out to celebrate.
On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.
Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before your trip, we recommend reading about Prices for food and groceries in Italy.
Tickets. You can fly to Rome for New Year 2020 for a price starting from 13,500 rubles. Search for flights to Italy →
Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy; even on New Year’s holidays you can find good accommodation at prices starting from 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →
Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.
Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com Where to celebrate New Year 2020 in Russia
Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020 in Russia? In general, the most budget-friendly holiday option for the New Year is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country has a lot to offer good options recreation.
Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, a concert is held on Palace Square, which ends with fireworks, and citizens walk along Nevsky Prospekt.
Many restaurants are open - you can book a table in advance and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.
Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →
Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel for a price starting from 1,500 rubles; in the city center prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good reviews from the SKY hotel). In more status hotels, prices for New Year's holidays start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels - Our Hotel 4* (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4* (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5* ( 7500 rubles).
Photo: Nevsky Prospekt in winter © Alexander Savin / flickr.com Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana
Those who prefer to celebrate the New Year actively can go to Sochi. The main night of the year is worth celebrating in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet in a hotel, and the remaining days can be spent at ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.
Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →
Hotels. In the city itself, during the holidays you can rent a room in a good hotel for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, at Park Inn by Radisson. If you are traveling to Sochi to ski or snowboard, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start from 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).
Photo: Sochi © Dmitry Karyshev / flickr.com Karelia
Another option for an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and somewhat resembles this country: you can celebrate the holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.
On other days, it is good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or engage in winter sports.
Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start from 8,000 rubles (round trip).
Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, for example the Radisson hotel chain (from 9,000 rubles).
Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com Kazan
A good option where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2020 would be a holiday in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent architecture and many attractions.
With children you can visit the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays, or go skiing to one of the nearby ski resorts.
Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow for a price starting from 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →
Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options for cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains such as Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of accommodation starts from 4,500 rubles. Search hotels in Kazan →
New Year's tours in Russia
The cost of New Year's trips to Russia at the end of December and beginning of January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that directly include holiday dates are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.
Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea
If you are tired of the cold, wind and snow, It’s worth going to celebrate the New Year in warm countries, where you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In many of these countries, winter is the very middle of the tourist season, and you can enter them without a visa.
We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and where a vacation will cost a pretty penny.
Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com Thailand
One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. Nice place Bangkok and the beach resorts of Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya - will be there for the celebration.
The holiday is celebrated everywhere in Bangkok, but the coolest place is the square in front of the Central World shopping center, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the passing year.
Then you can go to the Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River - with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.
When going on holiday to Thailand, read our article Where is it better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose a suitable resort for your holiday.
If you are interested in an inexpensive beach holiday for the New Year abroad, you can spend the New Year holidays in Phuket. In December and January the weather is excellent, the sea is suitable for swimming, and there are all conditions for families with children.
For lovers of noisy parties, we recommend going to Koh Phangan for New Year 2020, where a grand New Year’s party is held on a kilometer-long beach, attracting 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation several months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.
Video from the Full Moon Party New Year:
Hotels. In Bangkok you can rent a room in an average three-star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Housing closer to the center is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor rooftop pool for 7,000-15,000 rubles (some of them leave a very strong impression - for example, SO Sofitel Bangkok). Finally, you can stay at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a gorgeous view of Bangkok for 6,500 rubles.
Photo: Fireworks in Bangkok © Prachanart Viriyaraks / flickr.com Maldives
For a secluded holiday, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels organize banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.
It's worth coming here for beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxing in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.
Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Male during the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to the Maldives →
Hotels. If you consider accommodation options not on the beach, you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the kind of accommodation for which you are going to the Maldives for the New Year.
Accommodation on the island in the best houses located right among the azure water during the New Year holidays will cost no less than 15,000-20,000 rubles per day. Among the coolest such hotels are Velassaru Maldives and Kuramathi Island Resort.
Photo: sea in the Maldives © Ramon / flickr.com Vietnam
Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget during the New Year holidays is the Vietnamese themselves celebrate the New Year later, at the end of January or in February, but hotels, restaurants and clubs organize festive dinners and performances for tourists.
Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com Flights. Ticket prices to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) start from 31,300 rubles. Find tickets to Vietnam →
Hotels. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet you can rent a 2-3 star hotel for 1200+ rubles per night, in more serious hotels prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →
On the island of Phu Quoc, the most inexpensive accommodation options cost from 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it just for fun? an option was discovered for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →
Dominican Republic
The New Year is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter the Dominican Republic is one of the best countries for a beach holiday.
Most popular resorts:
- Punta Cana
- Santo Domingo
- Puerto Plata
True, tickets and tours to the Dominican Republic are quite expensive, so not everyone can afford a trip to this country.
Tickets. Flights from Moscow cost from 65,000 rubles, and a flight to the resort of Punta Cana costs the same as to the capital Santo Domingo. Find tickets to the Dominican Republic →
Hotels. The cost of living in popular Punta Cana starts from 2,500 rubles per night. But hotels with sea views are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →
Tours. Prices for trips to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start from 85,900 rubles per person (for an all-inclusive tour for 7 nights). At the same time, tours at the end of December and beginning of January can be much cheaper - from 40,000 rubles per person.
Photo: © Ronald Saunders / flickr.com Cuba
Cuba has great weather in winter and low prices. Tourists usually go to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.
Most local residents celebrate New Year's midnight with their families, but then go out into the street where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel and then go on the festivities. In Havana, their very center is in Cathedral Square.
Flights. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →
Hotels. Going on New Year's holiday to Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living at this resort starts from 5,100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore it is even more expensive. Find accommodation in Varadero →
In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly lower - from 3,500 rubles.
Vouchers. You can vacation in Cuba on a New Year's package in 2020 for a price starting from 62,900 rubles per person.
Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com Philippines
Where to holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours, and Domestic prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.
The island of Boracay with its snow-white beaches and warm sea– it always receives good reviews from tourists, but is considered quite expensive. For budget holiday you can go to the islands of Bantayan and Panglao.
In addition to the beaches, the Philippines is rich in Spanish architecture, attractions and natural beauty, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.
Flights. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for a domestic flight to Boracay is another 4,000-5,000 rubles. Find tickets to the Philippines →
Hotels. On the island of Boracay you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1,900 rubles for two. But it’s better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5 star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. The most best reviews Shangri La's Boracay Resort receives tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →
The other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan) have lower accommodation prices. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively even by Philippine standards– There are few tourists there, so prices are low.
Photo: beach and sea in Boracay © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com How to relax for the New Year cheaper
- The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). No matter where you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holidays are rising every day.
- If it’s not critical for you to celebrate the New Year abroad, but you want to plunge into European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year’s Eve. Such options can cost several times less than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
- Sales in Europe begin in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your New Year's holiday so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.
We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2020 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays!
Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and reviews!
Galina Chernenko
Director of the travel agency "RossTour", Ulyanovsk.
- Plan your holiday vacation from at least December 24th or even earlier. Then you can choose the most favorable tour in terms of price-quality ratio.
- Consider non-standard countries and cities for your New Year's holiday. In any case, you will be satisfied, because the New Year is an international holiday.
- Choose tours based on the company you are going to relax with. For example, families with children will certainly like it in Finland, where there is a residence of the Finnish Father Frost and a school for little skiers.
- Air temperature: –10… –15 °C.
- Visa: need not.
- Who is it suitable for?: for families with children, as well as for everyone who loves fairy tales.
- Cost of living: from 1,071 rubles per night in a hotel.
- : from 9,464 rubles.
Father Frost is registered in one of the oldest Russian cities, a famous center of family tourism - Veliky Ustyug. Visit your homeland fairy tale hero winter is like going back to childhood.
The estate of Father Frost has its own library, observatory, bedchamber, small room for magical objects, attractions, a zoo, and a throne room where you can take a selfie with the famous grandfather. It is from here that he goes on his famous tour of Russia - to light the main city Christmas trees.
If you go to Veliky Ustyug as a wild person, keep in mind: entrance to the territory of the estate is paid. An entertainment package costs from 1,220 rubles.
A bonus is clean fresh air, gorgeous northern spruce forests, as well as a huge number of architectural and historical monuments that can be seen during a sightseeing tour.
2. Kondopoga, Russia
- Air temperature: –3… –5 °C.
- Visa: need not.
- Who is it suitable for?: for everyone who loves active recreation, families with children.
- Cost of living: from 385 rubles per night in a hostel.
- Cost of the train from Moscow and back: from 4,704 rubles.
Vacations in Karelia are an active holiday surrounded by picturesque landscapes. You can ride across the snowy plains on huskies, reindeer and snowmobiles, go to the Kivach waterfall, and also meet the Karelian Santa Claus, who organizes fun competitions like throwing felt boots.
Among other things, tourists in Karelia are fed delicious dried fish and water from healing ferruginous springs.
- Air temperature: 4–8 °C.
- Visa: need not.
- Who is it suitable for?: for lovers of alpine skiing, but not sudden changes in temperature.
- Cost of living: from 190 rubles per night in a hostel.
- Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 12,300 rubles.
- : from 27,138 rubles.
Despite the congestion of the most popular Russian ski resort, places in hotels with interesting price tags can still be found. The main thing is to choose.
On the Black Sea on New Year's Eve it can be cool and windy. But this does not cancel out pleasant walks, gatherings in coastal cafes and activities active species sports, including skiing and snowboarding.
Tourists from the regions can go on New Year holidays to Bus tours to and Moscow. Their cost is 12–15 thousand rubles per person.
Galina Chernenko, director of the RossTour travel agency, Ulyanovsk
- Air temperature: 7–9 °C.
- Visa: need not.
- Who is it suitable for?
- Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
- Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
- Cost of a week's tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.
Istanbul is not the most popular city during the New Year holidays. Therefore, the trip will be quite budget-friendly.
You will have plenty of time to stroll along the most beautiful streets ancient capital empires, eat hearty Turkish cuisine, take a ride along the Bosphorus, see the sellers of oriental exotics and relax in the hammam.
- Temperature: 24–28 °C (water temperature from 21 °C).
- Visa: not needed if you will stay in the country for no more than 15 days.
- Who is it suitable for?: for exotic lovers and those who missed summer this year.
- Cost of living: from 165 rubles per night in a hostel.
- Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 46,763 rubles.
If you want to celebrate the New Year under the hot foreign sun, plan your flight on December 25–27, and back on January 1–2. At this time you can choose quite budget tour to Vietnam.
Despite the fact that the weather here can be capricious, tourists sunbathe, go fishing and excursions, and enjoy the evening breeze. The only reminders of the New Year are the elegantly decorated Christmas trees that the Vietnamese install in hotels and shopping centers.
- Temperature: 23–28 °C (water temperature - 18–21 °C).
- Visa: required, but issued at the border upon entry.
- Who is it suitable for?: for those who don’t want to celebrate the New Year with snow and frost.
- Cost of living: from 1,394 rubles per night in a hostel.
- Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 23,271 rubles.
The budget holiday will be from December 25–28 to the beginning of January. New Year's Eve is considered a cold time of year here, but not for Russians. Among our tourists there are even those who risk swimming.
- Air temperature: –1… –2 °C.
- Visa: Schengen.
- Who is it suitable for?: for those who like to walk and explore new cities.
- Cost of living: from 455 rubles per night in a hostel.
- Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 17,862 rubles.
- Cost of a week's tour for two: from 57,384 rubles.
During the New Year holidays, you can go to one of the European capitals - Prague. There you can see the main attractions: the ancient fortress of Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and the historical district of Lesser Town. But the main thing is that all this time you will be surrounded by the atmosphere of the holiday and the New Year in the most beautiful city in Europe.
- Air temperature: –25… –15 °C.
- Visa: need not.
- Who is it suitable for?: for lovers of nature and travel around Russia.
- Cost of living: from 250 rubles per night in a guest house.
- Cost of flights from Moscow and back: from 21,500 rubles.
A small resort on the Halkidiki peninsula is suitable for a relaxing holiday and walks by the sea. In winter there are few tourists in the city, but traditional shops and fish restaurants are still open. Nea Kallikratia is located 40 km from Thessaloniki, so it would be easy to visit the big Greek city for a few days.
New Year is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year on the entire planet; it brings with it new opportunities, plans and achievements. Many of us celebrate the New Year in a traditional home atmosphere among family and friends, but it is increasingly happening that people decide to spend this holiday in a new original place, where unusual scenarios are born by themselves. We present to your attention 10 interesting places, where you can go for the New Year.
1. Sydney, Australia
The first and one of the largest cities on our list is Sydney, Australia. The city's main harbor (Sydney Harbor) will be lit up with fireworks on New Year's Eve, and one of the original advantages of the celebration here will be the summer weather. Wonderful architectural location Opera House and the Harbors provide a very picturesque backdrop to the night lights in the warm skies. If you're not a fan of street partying, an alternative way to admire the night sky extravaganza is by boat.
2. Tokyo, Japan
If you are planning to celebrate the New Year in Tokyo, keep in mind that the celebrations there last much longer than is customary here, and will last for a week (from December 29 to January 4). At the same time, most of the city will also celebrate and relax, but many restaurants and bars, of course, will work to the delight of vacationers. Fireworks, dancing and singing, and traditional New Year's noodles (Toshikoshi Soba), whose long strings symbolize a long and healthy life - this is the recipe for a successful New Year in Tokyo. In addition, only on January 1 (one of two days during the year) you have the opportunity to look at the imperial palace, the doors of which will be open to everyone.
3. Koh Phangan, Thailand
If you are a party lover, then the most best place to celebrate the New Year, the bustling island of Koh Phangan will be for you. Known throughout the world for its endless dancing and festive atmosphere, this Thai island traditionally brings the heat on New Year's Eve. Every year more than 50,000 people come here to plunge headlong into the rhythms of the dance floors. The secret to the popularity of this resort for partygoers is its light and relaxed atmosphere, which permeates every inch here. Do not forget to take care of tickets for all types of local transport in advance, at this time of year many Thais take their vacations, and it will be much more difficult to do this on the spot.
4. Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh can rightfully boast of the uniqueness of its New Year's traditions; here even the New Year is called by an ancient word - Hogmanay. Hogmanay celebrations last three to four nights, starting with a grand torchlight procession on December 30th through the streets of Edinburgh, which has its roots in pagan times. Many Scots still adhere to the ancient tradition of “first in”, according to which the first person to enter your home should certainly be a man with dark hair (this tradition originated in Viking times, when a blond guest could bring problems with him).
5. Paris, France
Paris is a city where there is always the perfect option for everyone. Looking for adventure? Means, V am - on the Champs Elysees and Montmartre: it is always crowded, fun and, at the same time, there are excellent fireworks. Not enough bright impressions? A huge number of chic cabarets are at your service. For gourmets, Paris will offer a huge variety of places where exquisite professional chefs will satisfy any request. The epicenter of Parisian street celebrations will traditionally be Champs-Elysees. Paris is dotted with bars, clubs, restaurants, where you can drink and dance the night away.
6. Barcelona, Spain
Unlike most countries, parties in Barcelona don't start until midnight, and during the New Year's chimes it is customary to try grapes from twelve different bunches. Unlike many other large cities, Barcelona does not have any certain places where it is customary to celebrate the New Year. This is due to the long-standing tradition of gathering for family dinner on this night. Another great option is to go to a restaurant. Be prepared to be offered a New Year's special or set menu at a higher price. After the festive dinner, most of the city, especially young people, go to clubs and bars to continue the celebration, which will last until the next morning.
7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Like many things in Rio de Janeiro, New Year's celebrations begin on Copacabana Beach. The wild parties at the top and bottom of this famous beach and a mix of different genres of music will keep anyone partying all night long. This year, in addition to the traditional 11 barges with 1,200 fireworks, there will be four installations on the beach part, each of which will have its own mini-fireworks. This decade is very important for Brazil; by fate, two large-scale sporting events will be held here in the new decade - the World Cup (2014) and the Olympic Games (2016). So this New Year's Rio will be fantastic, noisy and fun.8. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
The uniqueness of the celebration in this Canadian town lies in its magnificent scenery against the backdrop of the famous Niagara Falls. Most people (about 30,000 thousand) go to Queen Victoria Park on New Year's Eve, one of the busiest places. There's live music and two rounds of fireworks (at 9pm for the kids and a repeat at midnight for the adults). The headliner of the New Year's concert will be the living rock legend Styx. If you don't feel like freezing outside, there are plenty of options and cozy settings to choose from. The Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort offers entertainment for those who like a more secluded atmosphere of relaxation, and for families, in addition to the noisy festivities in Queen Victoria Park, there is a great option to spend time in Clifton Hill.
9. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
For a while New Year's holidays The main road will be closed to traffic, and at midnight the sky will be lit up with gorgeous fireworks from the roofs of seven hotels and casinos. In addition to the large-scale celebration on the main street of the city, many clubs and casinos will offer a large number of their own parties. Each club and bar will traditionally prepare a special show program for its guests throughout the night (including one of the biggest concerts of this year by Jay-Z and Coldplay in the new building of the Cosmopolitan casino and resort). But the biggest party in Las Vegas happens right on the main streets of the city.Just after midnight and the end of the fireworks, all casinos will close their doors to those who are not their guests, and getting into the nearest bar or club will be difficult due to the lack of empty seats. As with all things New Year's in this busy city, plan your route ahead of time.
10. New York, USA
And of course, this list would not be complete without the magnificent city of New York. For more than 100 years, people have gathered in Times Square to watch the giant ball drop show. More than 1 million people attend this free event, with twice as many watching on TV around the world. To get a good place to contemplate this truly fantastic spectacle, people arrive much earlier. Passage with backpacks and alcohol is prohibited, so you can replenish your supplies if necessary only in the nearest restaurants, bars and hotels. If you're staying in Manhattan for the celebration, there are also several restaurants and hotels in the area where you can also see the famous ball drop. New York boldly offers entertainment for everyone for every taste, and New Year's Eve should be especially spectacular.
New Year is a special evening for each of us. Something magical always happens on New Year's Eve; every continent, every country and city has its own peculiarities of celebrating this wonderful celebration. If you have a chance to join the New Year celebration in an unusual and new place, be sure to take this opportunity, and you definitely won’t regret it!
