The holidays are approaching! It is time again to plan the next winter holidays and many of us find ourselves having to decide where to celebrate the arrival of the new year. You don’t know where to go
Here are some ideas for an unforgettable New Year : the perfect destinations for young people looking for crazy fun, those for couples looking for romance and for families looking for family-friendly activities and events.
Let’s find out which European cities and capitals are most suitable for New Year’s Eve !
Destination Temperatures (min / max) Cost 5 days / 4 nights (flight + hotel) Rome 10 ° / 19 ° from € 361.00 – find out more
Amsterdam 2nd / 7th from € 300.00 – find out more
Berlin 0 ° / 4 ° from € 509.00 – find out more
Paris 4 ° / 8 ° from € 730.00 – find out more
Budapest 0 ° / 4 ° from € 360.00 – find out more
Brussels 2 ° / 7 ° from € 500.00 – find out more
Prague 0 ° / 4 ° from € 580.00 – find out more
Madrid 4th / 10th from € 490.00 – find out more
London 5th / 9th from € 550, 00 – find out more
Dublin 3rd / 9th from € 526.00 – find out more
Travel advice post COVID19
If you are planning a trip, make sure you are in line with safety measures. Follow government guidelines and only return to travel when the green light is given. Prefer natural and perhaps non-mass destinations, and in general promote local tourism: discover the wonders of your city, your region and your state. Try to avoid long-haul travel and at most choose destinations that can be reached with a few hours of flight.
Warning: Some of the events described on this page may be canceled due to the Pandemic. We therefore recommend that you inquire through the official channels before proceeding with the travel organization.
1 – Rome: Happy New Year!
Let’s start from the “Bel Paese”. Yes, because Rome is definitelyone of the most fascinating European capitals and on New Year’s Eve it becomes even more suggestive. Numerous events, demonstrations and concerts are organized every year to celebrate the transition to the new year. Traditionally the city organizes a large free concert in the Circus Maximus area or at the Imperial Forums. Other rather lively areas on New Year’s Eve are the Lungotevere and Piazza dell’Emporio.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Rome: Tips, Events and Offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 60.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel: Round trip flight + 4 days / 5 nights from € 361.00 per person – see the offers
2 – Amsterdam: Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Amsterdam is the European capital of transgression, one of the most incredible cities of the “Old Continent” and the last night of the year becomes even crazier. With its nightlife it is the ideal destination for young people even if, to tell the truth, it is not really a cheap destination.
Dam Square is usually the night and day meeting place very frequented by locals and tourists; the square, on New Year’s Eve, is full of life, thanks to the traditional free concert for the celebration of the end of the year.
If you are not afraid of the cold and you want to experience a New Year out of the box, on the beach of Scheveningen (1 hour away from Amsterdam) many Dutch people gather to celebrate with the famous New Year’s Eve dive . Around the pier the celebrations continue with songs, dances and toasts.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam: Tips, Events and Offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & bs from € 35.00 per night – look at the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 300.00 per person – find out more
3 – Berlin: Prosit Neujahr!
Berlin is a beer lover’s paradise. Here too many events with live music are organized. And for the countdown, more than a million people gather at the Brandenburg Gate to witness the incredible fireworks display. After midnight, the square turns into a huge open-air disco, where you can dance and go wild until the first light of dawn.
The WeihnachtsZauber takes place in the charming Gendarmenmarkt, a Christmas market that offers a more relaxed atmosphere. Here you can find the best of local gastronomy but also specialties from all over the world. Another fascinating possibility, especially for families, is theNew Year’s Eve party at the Citadel of Spandau , where there is a wonderful medieval fortress.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Berlin – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & bs from € 85.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 509.00 per person – find out more
4 – Paris: Bonne Annee!
The “city of lovers”: if you want to treat yourself to a weekend of passion with your partner, there is no better place!
Romantic like few others in the world, Paris becomes even more beautiful during the festivities, with many alternatives to spend a fantastic New Year.
In the Champs Elysees you can see wonderful shows. The big party starts from 9.00 pm: our advice is to arrive a little earlier, perhaps already in the late afternoon, in order to avoid the crowds.
In addition, at the stroke of midnight, you will have the opportunity to kiss your love at the foot of the Eiffel Tower: you could wish for better
If you have chosen Paris to celebrate New Year’s Eve but want to avoid the crowds in the squares and clubs, you can choose a romantic dinner on a cruise on the Seine , on one of the many Bateaux Mouches.
For a spicy New Year instead, opt for dinner and a show at the Mouline Rouge !
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Paris – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 120.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 730.00 per person – see the offers
5 – Budapest: Boldog uj evet!
Budapest offers excellent entertainment but certainly different from the cities recommended so far.
Indeed, on New Year’s Eve, the Hungarian capital is certainly less chaotic than Berlin, Amsterdam or Paris.
The atmosphere is certainly more peaceful, suitable for a romantic getaway.
Vorosmarty Square is one of the most popular and populated by young people in the entire city of Budapest.
A romantic proposal and a cruise on the Danube : music on board, romance, a dream panorama and a royal dinner.
An original solution is the New Year’s Eve at the Szechenyi Baths , which for the occasion start the celebrations starting from December 30th.
SEE ALSO: New Year’s Eve in Budapest: Tips, Events and Offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 70.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 360.00 per person – see the offers
6 – Brussels: Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!
Brussels will be able to give you unique emotions.
Thanks to the fabulous events organized, there is no shortage of fun, as well as beer and alcohol in general: for these main reasons it is a suitable location for youth tourism .
In the center there is the meeting point for the classic New Year in the square: the wonderful Gran Place . Alternatively, you could spend the New Year on the street between Borsa and De Brouckere, a pedestrian area that gives its best on the last night of the year.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Brussels – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 70.00 per night – Find out more
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 500.00 per person – see the offers
7 – Prague: Stastny Novy Rok!
The Czech capital presents historical and artistic wonders of indisputable value. What’s more, during the holidays, the city of Prague exudes a fantastic atmosphere. The streets are illuminated by traditional lights and snow falls from the sky just like in one of the classic Christmas movies shown on TV.
You just have to go to the Charles Bridge and watch live one of the most beautiful fireworks in the world!
Of all the “hot” areas of Prague, Wenceslas Square is undoubtedly the most popular . The celebrations kick off in the evening, with a live music concert and the inevitable firework displays.
A romantic alternative is a cruise on the Vltava River .
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Prague – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 90.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 580.00 per person – see the offers
8 – Madrid: Feliz Ano Nuevo!
Millions of visitors are expected in Madrid on the first of the year, many of whom gather at the Puerta del Sol for the ritual toast.
For lovers of traditions, on the other hand, the appointment is in front of the Royal House, to eat a grape for each of the twelve strokes of the clock.
A truly alternative New Year’s Eve can be spent on the Madrid funicular . The company that manages the cable car organizes the last ride of the year to allow you to admire the celebrations and fireworks that take place in the city from a privileged point of view.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Madrid – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 80.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 490.00 per person – see the offers
9 – London: Happy New Year!
New Year’s Eve in London is always an unparalleled spectacle. Rivers of people pour into the streets, in spite of the not always mild weather, and spectacular fireworks are released in the sky.
How to spend the New Year’s Eve in London
You are spoiled for choice: dinner cruise on the Thames, Sensational Party with a bright display on the skyscraper of the Shard or even an open-air disco in Trafalgar Square!
London is quite expensive, especially when it comes to staying overnight. You can then look for and choose an accommodation away from the center that is near a metro station.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in London – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 120.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 550.00 per person – see the offers
10 – Dublin: Happy New Year!
A city and an event for everyone: lovers of fun, adventure, clubs, but also families and lovers of history and culture. A stage that cannot be taken into consideration to greet the year that is about to end. Dublin New Year’s Must-Have Places
St. Stephen’s Green, Temple Bar and the gospel choir concert at Christ Church Cathedral! And if you really don’t want to spare yourself … they organize New Year’s Eve at the Guinness factory too …
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Dublin – tips, events and offers
- Where to sleep: hotels and b & b from € 70.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 526.00 per person – see the offers
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