Which country has the best New Year. Beautiful cities where you can celebrate the new year
On New Year's Eve, Moscow is changing. In the center and in other districts of the city, festive installations are installed, the streets are decorated with various decorative elements, colorful illumination appears on the facades of buildings. We will tell you where to take a walk and what to see in New Year's Moscow and list the most beautiful places in Moscow for the 2020 New Year.
These days, thousands of people come to the main square of the country to admire the beautiful old buildings located here. The square complex includes the Spasskaya Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral, the monument to Minin and Pozharsky, Lobnoe Mesto, Lenin's Mausoleum, GUM, the Historical Museum.
There are also many beautiful buildings on the territory of the Moscow Kremlin: the Assumption, Annunciation and Archangel Cathedrals, the Grand Kremlin and Senate Palaces, the Faceted Chamber, etc.
At the end of December, a skating rink and a traditional fair open on Red Square, where you can buy New Year's and Christmas souvenirs, food for the festive table. A large Christmas market took place at the transition from Manezhnaya Square to Revolution Square.
And on the Manezhnaya Square itself, one of the largest Moscow Christmas trees was installed. The height of the green beauty is 22 m, and it took more than 3 km of garlands and 3500 Christmas tree decorations.
Where to go for a walk in Moscow on New Year's holidays 2019-2020?
In the center of the capital, pedestrian zones are opening up where street festivities take place. Theatrical and musical performances are staged right below open air- on Tverskaya Street, Chistoprudny Boulevard, at VDNKh, in the park named after Gorky, Kolomenskoye, on Poklonnaya Hill, Sparrow Hills and other sites.
Concerts with famous artists take part in Red Square, Lubyanka Square and other city venues.
During the New Year holidays, the capital traditionally hosts the Travel to Christmas festival. In late 2019 - early 2020, it will be held from December 13 to January 12. Here you will find many interesting performances, exciting master classes and game programs for children, delicious treats and original souvenirs.
The main venues of this festival are located in Novopushkinsky Square, Tverskoy Boulevard, Tverskaya Square, Kamergersky Lane, Klimentovsky Lane, Manezhnaya Square, Revolution Square, Rozhdestvenka Street, Novy Arbat Street.
Let's list other places in Moscow where you should go for a walk on New Year's. The pedestrian Arbat, where many picturesque historical buildings, several restaurants, monuments and entertainment venues are located, are also transformed on New Year's Eve. Popular tourist routes Kitai-Gorod invariably enters.
Where else can you walk around New Year's Moscow? If you prefer walking around winter city accompanied by a guide, go on excursions that will be dedicated to famous places and the people of the capital. You can also visit them during the 2020 New Year holidays within the framework of the "Walking in Moscow" project.
These excursions are conducted by enthusiasts who passionately love their city. Among them are not only historians, but also art historians, journalists, translators, directors and architects. The schedule of excursions can be found on the project website moscowwalking.ru
The most beautiful places in Moscow for the New Year 2020
On Nikolskaya, Ilyinka and Varvarka, there are the old chambers of the Romanov boyars, the Old English courtyard, the Gostiny courtyard, as well as church buildings: the Iverskaya chapel, the Church of Varvara the Great Martyr, the Epiphany monastery and other beautiful places in the capital. Visit other Moscow churches and temples, including the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Novodevichy and Danilovsky monasteries.
Visit the Sparrow Hills for a magnificent view of the capital. And you can look at Moscow from the observation deck of the Empire Tower in the complex of recently erected Moscow City skyscrapers, made in a futuristic design - another of the capital's landmarks.
Where else can you go in Moscow for the 2020 New Year? A lot of entertainment awaits visitors to city parks - Sokolniki, Kuzminki, Tagansky, Severnoye Tushino, Lianozovsky, Fili, Izmailovsky, Perovsky, Krasnaya Presnya, Babushkinsky, the Hermitage garden, etc.
Decorated Christmas trees will be installed, performances with the participation of Santa Claus and Snegurochka, games and contests for children and adults, master classes on making Christmas tree decorations and other elements of New Year's decor, and preparing dishes for the festive table will be held.
One of popular places VDNKh became the city's recreation center, where numerous exhibition pavilions, fountains, cafes, and concert venues are located in a large park area. In days winter holidays the largest skating rink in Europe opens here with artificial ice, at the same time it can accommodate 4500 people. Here you can also ride tubing from a seven-meter slide, ride dog sleds, children's snowmobiles and ATVs.
Among the most beautiful places in the capital for the New Year holidays in 2020, of course, are the capital's museums-reserves. Among them is the Kolomenskoye estate, the complex of which includes ancient churches, including the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, which is included in the list cultural heritage UNESCO, the church-bell tower of St. George the Victorious. Here you can see the water-platoon tower and two stone entrance gates, the fence of the Tsar's courtyard and Sytny courtyard. Also in the museum are wooden buildings from various regions of Russia. This is one of the most picturesque places in the capital.
In Izmailovo - the ancestral estate of the Romanov family - there is the Intercession Cathedral, the most beautiful bridge tower, the 19th century fountain, the Silver-Grape Pond, etc. The Tsaritsyno palace and park ensemble, which was built by order of Catherine II, which includes the palaces of Bazhenov, the Bread House, the gate and bridges, the Grand Palace and the park.
The Kuskovo estate was once called the Versailles near Moscow - it looked so much like the garden of the French kings. The estate, which once belonged to the Sheremetyevs, contains a palace, a greenhouse, a church, a bell tower, pavilions and numerous sculptures, a magnificent garden with gazebos; the entrance and exit are decorated with figures of sphinxes.
Where else can you go for a New Year's walk in Moscow? In winter, about 1,500 skating rinks with artificial and natural ice, both paid and free, will operate in the capital. Among the most popular are skating rinks in the park. Gorky, Kolomenskoye park, Ostankino, VDNKh and others. You can go here with your loved one or friends, it is interesting to spend time with the whole family.
Scale, grandeur and massiveness - this option of events is offered by the capital on New Year's holidays, where everyone will find entertainment to their liking.
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 more and more often it happens 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 most major cities on our list is Australian Sydney. The main harbor of the city (Sydney Harbor) will be illuminated by fireworks on New Year's Eve, and summer weather will be one of the original advantages of celebrating here. Wonderful architectural location Opera House and the Harbors provide a very scenic backdrop for the night lights in the warm sky. If you are not a fan of street festivities, an alternative way to admire the extravaganza in the night sky is a boat trip.
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 we do, and will drag on 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 for the delight of vacationers. Fireworks, dancing and chanting, and the traditional New Year's noodles (Toshikoshi Soba), whose long strings symbolize a long and healthy life, are the recipe for a lucky 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 best place to celebrate the New Year, for you, would be noisy island Koh Phangan. Renowned throughout the world for its endless dancing and festive atmosphere, this Thai island traditionally kicks in on New Years Eve. Every year more than 50,000 people come here to plunge into the rhythms of the dance floors. The secret of this resort's popularity for party-goers is its light and leisurely atmosphere that permeates every inch of it. Do not forget to take care of tickets for all types of local transport in advance, at this time of the year many Thais take their holidays, and it will be much more difficult to do it on the spot.
4. Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh can rightfully boast of the uniqueness of its New Year traditions; here even the New Year is called by the ancient word - Hogmanay. The Hogmanay celebration lasts three to four nights, beginning with a grand torchlight procession on December 30th through the streets of Edinburgh, dating back to pagan times. Many Scots still adhere to the ancient "first to come" tradition, according to which the first person to enter your house must be a man with dark hair (this tradition originated in the days of the Vikings, 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, excellent fireworks. Lacking vivid impressions? There are a lot of chic cabarets at your service. For gourmets, Paris offers a myriad of places where gourmet professional chefs cater to all tastes. The epicenter of the Parisian street celebrations will traditionally be Champs-Elysees. Paris is littered with bars, clubs, restaurants, where you can drink and dance all night long.
6. Barcelona, Spain
Unlike most countries, parties in Barcelona do not start until midnight, and during the chiming of New Year's chimes, it is customary to taste grapes from twelve different bunches. Unlike many other major cities, Barcelona does not have any certain places, where it is customary to celebrate the New Year. This is due to the long tradition of gathering this night for a family dinner. It's also a great option to go to a restaurant. Be prepared to be offered a special New Year's or set menu for more high price... After the gala dinner, most of the city, especially the young people, head to the clubs and bars to continue the celebration until the next morning.
7. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Like many things in Rio de Janeiro, New Years celebrations start at Copacabana Beach. Rampant parties at the top and bottom of this famous beach, a mix of different genres of music, will keep anyone having fun all night long. This year, in addition to the traditional 11 barges with 1200 fireworks, there will be four installations on the beach, each with its own mini-fireworks. This decade is very important for Brazil, by lot of fate in the new decade there will be two large-scale sports events at once - the World Championship (2014) and the Olympic Games (2016), so this New Year of 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) on New Year's Eve go to Queen Victoria Park, one of the busiest places. Here you will find live music and two rounds of fireworks (at 9pm for toddlers and a repeat at midnight for adults). The headliner of the New Year's concert will be the living rock legend Styx. If you don't feel like freezing in the open air, there are always plenty of options and cozy environments. Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort offers entertainment for those who like a more intimate atmosphere of relaxation, and for families, in addition to noisy walks in Queen Victoria Park, there is a great option to spend time in Clifton Hill.
9. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
During the New Year's holidays, the main road lane will be closed to traffic, and at midnight the sky will be illuminated with gorgeous fireworks from the rooftops 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 for its guests a special show program for the whole night (including one of the biggest concerts of Jay-Z and Coldplay this year in the new building of the Cosmopolitan casino (Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas casino and resort). But the biggest party in Las Vegas takes place right on the main streets of the city. Immediately after midnight and the end of the fireworks, all casinos will close their doors to non-guests, and it will be difficult to get to the nearest bar or club due to the lack of free seats. As with anything New Years in this vibrant city, plan your itinerary well in advance.
10. New York, USA
And of course, this list would not be complete without the magnificent city of New York. For over 100 years, people have gathered in Times Square to watch the super giant ball drop show. This free event is attended by over 1 million people, and twice as many viewers around the world watch it on TV. People come much earlier to take a good spot to contemplate this truly fantastic sight. Backpacks and alcohol are prohibited, so you can only replenish your supplies at nearby restaurants, bars and hotels. If you are staying to celebrate in Manhattan, there are also several restaurants and hotels in the area where you can also see the famous ball drop. New York boldly offers entertainment to everyone for every taste, and New Year's Eve should be especially spectacular.
New Year is a special evening for each of us. On New Year's Eve, something magical always happens; every continent, every country and city has its own peculiarities of celebrating this wonderful celebration. If you have a chance to join the celebration of the New Year in an unusual and new place, be sure to take this opportunity and you will definitely not regret it!
Choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for New Year's holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.
The article presents both places where you can relax for the New Year 2020 inexpensively, and countries where rest cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in inexpensive options - at least there will be something to compare prices with.
How much it costs for all directions independent trip(plane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of vouchers for New Year's dates are also shown.
Image source: © kiuko / flickr.com
The material is divided into three parts:
- Where to relax for the New Year 2020 in Europe
- Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensive in Russia
- Where to go on 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 in warm countries - see the table below.
And where do you personally plan to go to rest on the New Year 2020?
What are the prices given in the article?
For each destination, we have indicated the cost of the rest:
- air tickets: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which include NG.
- hotels: Average price per night for 2 people from 28th December to 3rd January.
- vouchers: the cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flight are included in the price; the type of food is indicated separately).
All prices are valid at the time of this writing.
Important: the closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for tours and independent new year travel(flights and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year - do not postpone your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.
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Where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensive
For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for an inexpensive holiday for the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.
First, we will list the cheap destinations, and below we will give detailed information on each country (both for cheap and expensive).
Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:
Detailed information and prices of rest for each of these destinations (as well as for 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 in November and early December, and in January grand sales begin in stores.
But notice: in Europe, the main winter holiday is Christmas, while New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to watch New Year's Europe at the right time - it is better to go on vacation in 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 there one and a half to two weeks, returning at the beginning of the year. So you will find 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 a Schengen visa is required to visit most European countries - it will cost 5000-6000 rubles.
So, TOP-9 countries where to go for the 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 also celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise on the Seine. Under the Eiffel Tower ice rink where you can get with a ticket to visit the tower.
Paris is a great place to go on New Year's Eve with kids. Disneyland is located in this European capital, where children will be pleased to be on vacation. There you can also see New Year's Eve: special performances are arranged, attractions are open until 1 am.
Tickets. Flights to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at a price of 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for the New Year, then the cost of tickets starts at 16,100 rubles. Search for tickets to France →
Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3000 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. Find accommodation in Paris →
New Year's tours. You can travel to France on a voucher at a price of 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).
Photo: © Lempismatt / flickr.com Netherlands
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. Flights from Moscow to Amsterdam start at 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →
Hotels. Prices for accommodation in the capital of the Netherlands for the New Year holidays start at 5900 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 →
Photo: streets of Amsterdam © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com Baltics
If you are looking for an inexpensive place to go for the New Year 2020, you can look at the capitals of the Baltic states - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And the prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.
Flights. From the Baltic countries it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct tickets Moscow-Riga for December cost from 9100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.
From St. Petersburg, you can get to Tallinn inexpensively by bus (from 2,000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours on the way) or by train (from 4,200 rubles, 7 hours). It is also cheaper from Moscow, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.
Hotels. Prices for hotels in the Baltic capitals on New Year's Eve 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 4300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4 *). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is slightly more expensive, but prices are about the same.
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Photo: Christmas markets in the central square of Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com Czech
If you are looking for where you can go on holiday for the New Year 2020 abroad inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than European ones, therefore you can celebrate the holidays here on a budget.
And in general, it is difficult to think of a more fabulous place to travel for New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is delightful! On the Old Town Square decorated with lights and illuminations, festivities 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 31, the more expensive. Search for 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 and 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 →
Tours. Tours for the New Year holidays - 2020 cost from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip directly captures the holiday itself. Vouchers before the New Year and after it (in late December and early January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.
Photo: view of New Years Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com Germany
New Year and Christmas are celebrated in Germany beautifully and on a grand scale. One of the most popular cities Cologne, Munich, Berlin are considered to celebrate the New Year.
The streets are home to Christmas markets and fairs where you can taste hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates an amazing New Year mood!
Flights. Prices for a flight from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start at 10,400 rubles (direct 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 Years are bustlingly celebrated in London - the main festivities take place in Trafalgar Square and on the Thames waterfront. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. There is a fee to enter some places of the celebration, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.
After midnight, you can head to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But do not sit up until the morning, otherwise miss London New Year's Day Parade- 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. Search for tickets to London →
Hotels. There are no inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even hotels 2-3 stars five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start at 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (the St. James' Court Hotel is popular, for example). Find hotels in London →
Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com Finland
If you are looking for where to fly for the New Year 2020 with a group of friends, take a look at Finland.
Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their families, therefore a good option would be to rent a cottage for the period of Christmas and New Year's holidays.
You can rent both a lonely house in the forest, and a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on which 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 choose where to go for the New Year with children, you can advise 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 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 9300 rubles round trip. Search for tickets to Finland →
Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4000 rubles per night, for 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 in some of them there are no more 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 (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along 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 festivities and festive fun it is worth choosing 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 there is an opportunity to enjoy the privacy and beautiful mountain landscapes.
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. Air tickets to Zurich in December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Search for 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 fashionable hotels is from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich →.
In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will be 10-20% cheaper.
Photo: mulled wine - a must-have attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com Italy
One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for the New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and New Years go 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 the trip, we recommend reading about the Prices in Italy for food and products.
Tickets. You can fly to Rome for the New Year 2020 at a price of 13,500 rubles. Search 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 a price of 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5000 rubles if 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 for New Year's tours, exciting holidays, start at 30,000 rubles / person.
Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com Where to celebrate the New Year 2020 in Russia
Where to go inexpensively for the New Year 2020 in Russia? Generally the most a budget option rest for the New Year - not to go abroad, but to meet the holidays in Russia: our country can offer very good options for recreation.
Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, a concert is organized on the Palace Square, which ends with fireworks, the townspeople walk along Nevsky Prospect.
Many restaurants are open - you can pre-book a table and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.
Flights. Flights from Moscow to St. Petersburg start at 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →
Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel at a price of 1500 rubles; in the city center, prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good feedback near 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 * ( 7,500 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 should be celebrated in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet at the hotel, and the rest of the days can be spent on 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, on holidays, a room in a good hotel can be rented for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, in the Park Inn by Radisson. If you are going to Sochi to go skiing or snowboarding, it will be more profitable to rent a house already in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start at 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 where to have an inexpensive vacation for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and is somewhat reminiscent of this country: you can celebrate a 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 to do winter sports.
Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start at 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, such as a Radisson hotel (from 9,000 rubles).
Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com Kazan
A good option, where to go for the New Year 2020 inexpensively, would be a vacation 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 nearest ski resorts.
Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow at a price of 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →
Hotels. Staying for New Year's holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options and cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains such as Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of living starts from 4500 rubles. Search for hotels in Kazan →
New Year tours in Russia
The cost of New Year's vouchers in Russia in late December and early January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that include holidays directly are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.
Where to go for the New Year 2020 by the sea
If you are tired of cold, wind and snow, it is 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 just 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 for the New Year at sea - both inexpensive and those where the rest will be a pretty penny.
Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com Thailand
One of the most popular Asian New Year travel destinations is Thailand. Bangkok and beach resorts Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.
Bangkok celebrates the holiday all over the place, but the coolest spot is the square in front of Central World, where thousands of people gather to count down. last seconds the outgoing year.
Then you can go to the Sirocco Mediterranean restaurant located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River - with cocktails and ten kinds of Thai dishes.
Going on vacation to Thailand, read our article Where is the best to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose the right resort for your vacation.
If you are interested in inexpensive beach holidays abroad for the New Year, you can spend New Year's holidays in Phuket. In December and January there is excellent weather, the sea is suitable for swimming, there are all conditions for families with children.
For fans of noisy parties, we recommend going to the Koh Phangan Island for New Year 2020, where a grandiose New Year's party is held on the kilometer-long beach, gathering 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation a few months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.
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Hotels. In Bangkok, you can rent a room in an average three-star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Closer to the center, housing is more expensive (about 2500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor pool on the roof for 7000-15000 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 getaway, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels hold banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for meeting the holiday in the Maldives.
It is worth going here for a beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxation in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.
Flights. Prices for a flight Moscow - Male for the period of the New Year holidays start at 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to Maldives →
Hotels. If you consider housing options not on the beach, then you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the accommodation for which you are traveling on New Years to the Maldives.
Accommodation on the island in the best cabins standing right among azure water, during the New Year holidays will cost at least 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 the New Year 2020 by the sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget during the New Year's holidays is the Vietnamese themselves celebrate the New Year later, in late January or February, but hotels, restaurants and clubs organize festive dinners and performances for tourists.
Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com Flights. The cost of tickets to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) starts at 31,300 rubles. Find flights 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 Phu Quoc Island, the cheapest accommodation options start at 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it a joke, there was also an option for 4 million rubles for 6 nights... Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →
Dominican Republic
They celebrate the New Year in the Dominican Republic magnificently - 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, both 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 Punta Cana resort costs the same as to the capital Santo Domingo. Find tickets to Dominican Republic →
Hotels. The cost of living in the popular Punta Cana starts from 2500 rubles per night. But hotels with a sea view are expensive: from 15,000 rubles per day. Find accommodation in Punta Cana →
Tours. Prices for tours to the Dominican Republic for the New Year start at 85,900 rubles per person (for an all-inclusive tour for 7 nights). At the same time, tours in late December and early January can be much cheaper - from 40,000 rubles per person.
Photo: © Ronald Saunders / flickr.com Cuba
Cuba has great weather and low prices in winter. Tourists usually travel to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.
Most of the locals meet New Year's midnight with their families, but then go out into the street, where the holiday continues. You, too, can celebrate the New Year at the hotel, and then go on festivities. In Havana, their very center is in the Cathedral Square.
Flights. Plane tickets to Havana start at 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →
Hotels. Going to Varadero for New Year's holidays is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living in this resort starts from 5100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore, it is even more expensive. Looking for accommodation in Varadero →
In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly less - from 3,500 rubles.
Tours. You can relax in Cuba with a New Year's ticket in 2020 at a price of 62,900 rubles per person.
Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com Philippines
Where to relax for the New Year 2020 abroad 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 is very popular with its white beaches and warm sea - it always gets good reviews from tourists, but it is considered quite expensive. For a budget vacation, you can go to the Bantayan and Panglao islands.
In addition to the beaches, the Philippines are rich in Spanish architecture, sights 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 an internal flight to Boracay is about 4000-5000 rubles. Find tickets to Philippines →
Hotels. On the island of Boracay, you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1900 rubles for two. But it is better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5-star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4400 rubles per night. The most best reviews The Shangri La’s Boracay Resort receives tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the island. Find accommodation in Boracay →
On the other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan), accommodation prices are lower. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively, even by the standards of the Philippines- there are few tourists there, so prices are low.
Photo: beach and sea in Boracay © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com How to relax on New Year's Eve cheaper
- The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). Wherever you go, as the New Year approaches, the prices for tours and independent vacations are growing every day.
- If you are not critical of directly celebrating the New Year abroad, but want to plunge into the 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 cheaper than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
- Sales in Europe start in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your holidays for the New Year 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 vacation spot for the New Year holidays!
Have you already planned your vacation? We will be glad to receive your comments, recommendations and feedback!
All over the world, people celebrate the arrival of the New Year in much the same way - with spectacular fireworks, street parties, music and dancing, as well as chic feasts and drinks. However, every country has something special and different from the others. Of all the venues featured, from Times Square in New York City to the stunning dance party in South Africa, you will definitely find the city that is right for you for an unforgettable New Year celebration.
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Paris, France
There is nothing more romantic than watching the incredible light show and fireworks display at the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris on New Year's Eve, or taking one of the river cruises along the Seine River for a more intimate place with more privacy.
It doesn't matter how you imagine the perfect New Year's Eve, the streets of the City of Light really come alive this night thanks to the thousands of people who celebrate the New Year with lots of champagne and dance the night away. In addition to the big show, small fireworks can also be legally sold in Paris, which means there is an abundance of sound and color on the streets throughout New Year's Eve until morning.
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London, Great Britain
London's big New Year's Eve celebration includes an elaborate light show accompanied by Big Ben's chimes, which draws over 250,000 visitors lining the banks of the River Thames, along with a range of parties and clubs to choose from.
The city's three-hour extravaganza show is attended by about 10,000 performers who will sing you the New Year's song “Auld Lang Syne”. The party lasts all night and smoothly turns into January 1, when a parade of marching ensembles passes through the city, colorful carnival platforms transport dancers in costumes and the Queen's horses prancing around. The best places on earth to watch New Year's shows are at Victoria Waterfront, Waterloo or Westminster Bridge - and enjoy a Thames cruise on the water.
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Sydney, Australia
Sydney is one of the first cities on the planet to celebrate the New Year, so it comes as no surprise that this city has such a wide variety of options to celebrate.
At Sydney Harbor, you can join boats filled with revelers to watch the enchanting fireworks display overhead at midnight. Or book a table at one of the many waterfront restaurants on the Sydney Harbor Bridge side. You can also try smoking ceremonies, air flights, mini light shows and a lit boat parade. There is also a big dance party at Bondi Beach.
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New York, New York
For more than a century, a huge sparkling ball has been descending on New Year's Eve in Times Square. At 23:59 on December 31, the ball of time begins to descend from a height of 23 meters, before which thousands of confetti explode in the city sky for one of the largest New Year's parties on the planet. As a rule, more than a million people come here to watch great music shows, as well as leave their wishes on a special wall and write down plans for the coming year.
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More than half a million people come to Melbourne for a fascinating holiday in honor of the New Year. There are two official fireworks displays, including one that kicks off the evening gala at Yarra Park. At midnight, a stunning light show illuminates the entire city with colorful rockets launched from the rooftops around the central square, as well as from Victoria Harbor.
There are numerous live performances by local folk musicians throughout the city, a Brazilian samba procession in Federation Square, and street performers and celebrities along the coastline. Carnival rides and all kinds of sports events await visitors.
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans is a very popular place to celebrate the New Year. It hosts chic parties, and here you can also see one of the best
New Year's fireworks in the USA with an incredible kaleidoscope of flowers cascading across the Mississippi. The 15-minute show is the highlight of the gala evening, which features the famous Fleur-de-Lys fall, which resembles the fall of a ball in Times Square. The festivities continue until dawn, with live music in all the bars and clubs in the French Quarter.
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Bangkok is an amazing international city well known for its festivities and parties. And this is one of the best places in Asia to celebrate the New Year. December 31st in Bangkok is a holiday everywhere, every bar and nightclub is filled with vacationers. But the biggest event is held at Central World Square, where several hundred thousand people gather to watch an impressive light show and a live concert.
A number of restaurants hold their festive rooftop dinners, you can sip champagne and watch the magnificent fireworks, or you can stay in one of the cellless beer gardens on the street. Those traveling to Bangkok with their families can also find a great place for New Year's Eve - Asiatique, a night market for all ages, considered one of the most popular countdown spots for New Years.
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Valparaiso, the cultural capital of Chile, is nestled in the hills along the Pacific Ocean. Here you can spend an extravagant New Year's Eve. Valparaiso hosts a three-day festival, which attracts about a million visitors. People come here to see with their own eyes the famous fireworks display - the largest in Latin America.
In order for the next year to bring good luck, locals put on yellow underwear, eat a dozen grapes at midnight, and put a 1000 peso bill in their shoes. Fireworks are launched from 17 different points along the coast between Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. New Year's Eve also begins with a dance party that lasts until dawn, and sometimes continues all the next day.
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The beautiful Scottish city of Edinburgh is famous for its annual festival of Hoganay Hoopla, which means "celebration on the last day of the year." It lasts for four days and includes a torchlight procession throughout the city, concerts, and a huge street party on Princess Street. It is difficult to find a city that welcomes the New Year with the same enthusiasm.
The words of Robert Burns to the song "The Good Old Time" take on a special meaning when they are sung in the streets of Edinburgh. At midnight, one of the world's largest fireworks displays takes place here, with the magnificent Edinburgh Castle as a backdrop. New Year's parties continue even after dawn. Events on January 1 include the Royal Mile running competition, diving in the icy waters of the Force River, dog sledding competition and more.
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Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is the party capital of Spain, and on the last day of the year, you can enjoy the best of everything. A few hours before midnight, massive street festivities begin in Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas and Reial, huge crowds, singing and sipping champagne, count down the minutes and seconds until the New Year.
Restaurants, bars and nightclubs hold special New Years events, and fireworks light up the sky at the far end of Barceloneta Beach. You just need to find a place near the harbor for better view and stay here for the entire first week of the New Year to see the Three Kings Parade with its colorful chariots and torchlight procession.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik may be one of the coldest places to celebrate New Years, but the capital of Iceland will bring you the hottest New Years party on the planet. Locals walk away from the 6 p.m. citywide celebration to attend Mass at Reykjavik Cathedral or listen to it on the radio, and then share New Year's Eve dinner with family and friends. Then they go outside to stand by the lighted bonfires, which are intended to symbolize the burning of the problems of the past year.
Thousands of fireworks illuminate the sky from all over the city. For gatherings near the fires, a lot of food and drinks are prepared, folk songs are played here, and people are dressed up in costumes of elves and trolls. Sometimes northern Lights complements the effects of pyrotechnics. At 5 o'clock in the morning, locals line up for hot dogs and strong drinks and then continue to have fun.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The cultural capital of Brazil is best known for its colorful and bustling carnival, but the New Year is also celebrated on a grand scale. The city's famous Copacabana Beach hosts a number of activities. For parties along the coastline, giant stages are set up, music sounds, people dress up in extravagant costumes in a carnival style.
Here you can see traditional dance performances and attractions that visitors can enjoy throughout the evening. More than two million people fill the beach wearing white clothes. This color is believed to bring good luck in the coming year. They drink champagne, dance samba and send handfuls of flowers into the ocean as a gift to the goddess of the seas. As the seconds count down to New Years, the ocean is lit up by thousands of dazzling fireworks from boats.
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Hong Kong has one of the finest fireworks on earth, an amazing eight-minute pyrotechnic show that floods Victoria Harbor with light and music, and a Times Square countdown with a replica of a ball falling at midnight.
If you want to borrow a good place be sure to arrive at least eight hours before New Years to watch this show. official opening... The best views will delight viewers in the boat on the water, but if you're on land choose the Avenue of Stars at Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon or the bars in Lan Kwai Fong, which are also great places to celebrate the New Year.
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Bratislava, Slovakia
In the capital of Slovakia - Bratislava, in the medieval Old Town on New Year's Eve, more than 10,000 people gather for open-air concerts, dance parties and fireworks shows on the Danube River. Several stages are scattered throughout the square, where the best local bands, dance groups and various performers perform.
The entertainment continues all night long. Old city divided into a "concert" area - for those who want to enjoy music and a "party area" - for those people who want to communicate. New Year's celebrations are broadcast on huge screens in other capital cities around the world.
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Dubai, UAE
The 2014 New Year's Eve in Dubai entered the Guinness Book of Records for hosting the largest fireworks display of all time - 479,651 shells fired in six minutes from 400 points along the Dubai coastline.
On New Years Eve, you can have an unforgettable experience with world superstars and noisy and crowded but terrific parties that are known to be very different from all parties in the world in terms of luxury and grandeur. Best place with the best views Is a luxury hotel Burj Al Arab.
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Vienna, Austria
If you're looking for a cultural celebration on New Years, Vienna's New Years Eve offers classical music concerts with some of the world's finest symphonies. Although, in this city you can find more entertainment than just concerts. In the center, festivities are organized, which begin at 2 pm and last well past midnight. A lot of hot mulled wine, caramel and apples delight the guests of the holiday. And when the bells of the towers of St. Stephen's Cathedral ring, the fireworks show begins over the Prater Park.
You can take a cruise along the Danube, so you can see a beautiful panorama of New Year's Vienna. This is a good holiday option if you want to save energy on January 1st, when a giant crowd gathers in front of the City Hall to watch the famous New Year's Eve concert of the Vienna Philharmonic on a huge TV screen.
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Saint-Petersburg, Russia
St. Petersburg's magnificent boulevards and bridges are even more stunning when covered in white snow and lit with festive lights. The Hermitage is especially beautiful on New Year's Eve, when it is surrounded by a crowd waiting for the fireworks show over the Neva. During the countdown, people send hundreds of paper lanterns into the night sky with a glass of New Year's champagne.
As you know, in Russia, Catholic Christmas is celebrated on December 25, then the New Year itself, and later Orthodox Christmas on January 7, which means that this time is considered a tourist "high" season. Pay attention also to the streets of the city, Nevsky Prospekt is decorated with dazzling lights and all kinds of Santa Clauses.
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Hawaii, USA
If you want to celebrate the New Year later than everyone else on Earth, then the Hawaiian Islands are a great place to wait for it. Enjoy the tropical climate and dazzling beachfront fireworks.
It hosts light shows that illuminate the coastline on almost all of the islands. Bars and clubs host theme parties and open-air music concerts. A wide range of river cruises will allow you to find your own fun way to celebrate the New Year.
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Cape Town, South Africa
In Cape Town, you have the chance to celebrate New Years on top of one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. You can celebrate at the top of Table Mountain until 12:30 the next day, enjoying panoramic views of the V&A Waterfront fireworks. Or join those who preferred a musical concert.
A carnival train, live music and many other entertainment, including DJs in the Cape Quarter, all await you on New Year's Eve in this city. On the first day of the New Year and the day after, there is a parade with 10,000 participants who sing and dance in the streets.
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas is one constant big party, but over 300,000 visitors come here on New Year's Eve. From 6 pm on December 31, the famous Strip is closed to traffic and is open to those who would like to celebrate the New Year here, walking, drinking champagne and watching the many fireworks that are launched from the nearby rooftops.
Live performances by bands, pyrotechnic and laser shows, transforming the main square into a giant street party - this set of activities will not let you get bored. Most hotels, clubs and bars also prepare their own special shows and special New Year's events.
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Berlin, Germany
The German capital has a well deserved reputation as a city of parties - it has been celebrating non-stop since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. On New Year's Eve, over one million people come to the Miele Party, which stretches into the distance from the Brandenburg Gate. No wonder Berlin belongs to the best cities where you can celebrate the New Year.
There are many music venues, food and drink stalls for mulled wine or beer and local German specialties such as Currywurst - pork sausage with curry and ketchup. At midnight, revelers can enjoy the fireworks, and then head to any of the dance clubs, where parties can last more than 12 hours.