There are those who prefer to spend the holidays with the family, those who love traditional card games with relatives and friends; there are even those who just can’t stand the New Year and those who wait for it for a whole year, to let loose and throw the old year behind them and welcome the new one.
But where to go to celebrate New Year’s Eve
What are the most curious traditions, the most memorable celebrations on the occasion of New Year’s Eve
Here are the 12 destinations for New Year’s Eve 2021 with the craziest celebrations in the world!
Destination Temperatures (min / max) Cost 5 days / 4 nights (flight + hotel) Bangkok, Thailand 22 ° / 32 ° from € 935.00 (7 nights) – see details
Paris, France 4th / 8th from € 730.00 – see details
Rome, Italy 10th / 19th from € 361.00 – see details
Amsterdam, Netherlands 2nd / 7th from € 300.00 – view details
Madeira Islands, Portugal 7th / 13th from € 730.00 – see details
Madrid, Spain 4th / 10th from € 493.00 – see details
Berlin, Germany 0 ° / 4 ° from € 509.00 – view details
Edinburgh, Scotland 1st / 7th from € 590.00 – see details
Moscow, Russia -9 ° / -3 ° from € 637.00 – see details
London, United Kingdom 5th / 9th from € 550.00 – see details
New York, United States 0 ° / 7 ° from € 1,800.00 (7 nights) – see details
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 23 ° / 29 ° from € 1,233.00 (7 nights) – see details
Travel tips post COVID-19
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.
ATTENTION: Some of the events mentioned in the following article may be canceled due to the pandemic. We therefore recommend that you inquire through the official channels before proceeding with the travel organization.
12 – Bangkok, Thailand
Photo by Nik Cyclist. It’s true, in Thailand the New Year is celebrated in April, on the occasion of the Songkran Festival, the Water Festival, where people bathe each other as a sign of purification. But also for the international celebrations, the capital Bangkok certainly does not miss anything. In true Times Square style, a giant luminous ball about 15 meters high brings good wishes to the crowd at the stroke of midnight .
Over 500,000 people gather near Central World, the immense shopping center, various concerts mark the approach to the fateful hour, and Thai dance shows and lots of food and drink.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Bangkok
- Where to sleep: rooms starting from € 59.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 7 nights / 8 days – from € 935.00 per person – see the offer
11 – Paris, France
Photo of Falcon® Photography. Perhaps one of the most romantic New Year’s Eve parties in the world the one held along the Champs Elisees, which starts at 9:00 in the evening with bottles of Champagne and a view to move even the hardest of heart on the Eiffel Tower all full of lights .
But it doesn’t stop there! Throughout the city, sensational events and theatrical and musical performances are organized … in short, Paris is certainly among the TOP destinations for New Year’s Eve.
For a super romantic formula, you can opt for a magical New Year’s Eve dinner cruise, sailing on the Seine to admire the lights of the cities from a unique perspective.
If, on the other hand, you want to spice up the party, the solution is a show with dinner at the Mouline Rouge!
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Paris – events and offers
- Where to sleep: rooms starting from € 120.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 730.00 per person – see the offer
10 – Rome, Italy
Photo of Zabbo. Of course, the city of Caput Mundi has an advantage, considering that it is too cool for him. In fact, New Year’s Eve in Rome has nothing to envy to other celebrations.
Every year the city offers fantastic concerts , and in the past national excellences such as Malika Ayane, Niccolo Fabi, Nina Zilli, Daniele Silvestri, J-Ax and many others have performed. The metro lines are open all night to allow locals and tourists to reach the many parties around the city! And the frame is certainly among the most exclusive in the world!
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Rome: Tips, Events and Offers
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 60.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Round trip flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 361.00 per person – see the offers
9 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
The capital of transgression for many, home of Van Gogh, hosts one of the most characteristic and fun parties. The old and the new are celebrated on New Year’s Eve, and at Remblandtplein, the hub of Amsterdam’s nightlife, the largest LCD screen in Europe is the synthesis of the show that awaits you.
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.
A romantic solution and a night cruise on the canals, sipping a glass of champagne lulled by the canals of the city.
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: rooms from € 103.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 300.00 per person – see the offer
8 – Madeira Islands, Portugal
Photo by Mark Woodbury. It sounds strange to you to find Madeira in the midst of world capitals such as Paris, Rome and Bangkok
. world , actually entering the Guinness Book of Records. We can bet that this year they will try to outdo themselves again! And if you want to have a privileged and unique view, you can book a catamaran tour to admire the fireworks directly from the sea!
SEE ALSO : Madeira Islands: where they are, when to go and what to see
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 35.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 730.00 per person – see the offer
7 – Madrid, Spain
Photo of Max Alexander / PromoMadrid. Puerta del Sol and the New Year’s Eve set in Madrid, with the traditional custom of “Las Uvas”: everyone brings 12 grapes, one for each of the 12 months that have passed, to send them down at every stroke of the Palace clock Royal Casa de Correos.
Following, lots of music, dancing and dancing until the morning.
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 – events and flight + hotel packages
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 80.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 490.00 per person – see the offer
6 – Berlin, Germany
Photo by Marcel Berkmann. New Year’s Eve in Berlin is one of the most anticipated events, an incredible show held near the Brandenburg Gate , with about 1 million people unleashed to the rhythm of music pumped by a truly creepy system!
A New Year’s Eve punctuated by lasers, fireworks and blaring music for one of the coolest parties in the world!
The WeihnachtsZauber takes place in the charming Gendarmenmarkt, a Christmas market that offers a more relaxed atmosphere, ideal for families.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Berlin – events and offers
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 85.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 509.00 per person – see the offer
5 – Edinburgh, Scotland
Photo of Robbie Shade. Scottish Hogmanay is considered by many to be the largest New Year’s Eve party in the world . It lasts 4 days, including music, dancing, fireworks. On December 30th the Torchlight Procession takes place, a suggestive torchlight procession along Princess Street accompanied by the music of Piper bands (bagpipers), which ends in Calton Hill.
Then on New Year’s Day, many rock concerts , before the traditional singing of “Auld Lang Syne”, the Candle Waltz , waiting for the stroke of midnight.
SEE ALSO : What to see in Edinburgh
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 86.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 590.00 per person – see the offer
4 – Moscow, Russia
Photo of Uros. The wonderful Red Square in Moscow is one of the most exclusive locations in the world. The colorful domes of St. Basil’s Cathedral will be more illuminated than ever when the fireworks celebrate the stroke of midnight, greeting the old year and opening the doors to the new. Certainly the cold is not a good ally, but … a lot of vodka yes!
If you want to try a truly exclusive and unforgettable experience, book a New Year’s Eve cruise with a show: you will sail on the Moskva River taking part in an extraordinary show, admiring the fireworks from a unique perspective!
And then, there is a detail not to be forgotten. Moscow follows the Julian calendar, this means that the winter holidays are postponed: Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th, while the New Year is celebrated on the night between January 13th and 14th . This means that by taking your vacation strategically you can celebrate twice!
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in Moscow – program of events and tips
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 80.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 637.00 per person – see the offer
3 – London, UK
The banks of the Thames are brighter than ever, and the Big Ben light show is one of the iconic New Year’s Eve images in the world .
London welcomes tourists and participants all with free public transport , and shows to make you pale: not only concerts and fireworks, but also hot air balloons in flight and marching bands.
To celebrate the arrival of the new year, you can enjoy a panoramic cruise on the Thames, or go wild with music and dancing in the spectacular Trafalgar Square!
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in London – program of events and offers
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 120.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 4 nights / 5 days – from € 550.00 per person – see the offer
2 – New York, USA
Photo by Replytojain. This was to be expected. When it comes to shows, lights and celebrations, New York cannot be missing, one of the largest and most beautiful metropolises in the world. Times Square offers some of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the world.
The peculiarity of the party
You can write your resolutions and wishes for the new year on the event website, and see it printed on the confetti that will explode from the giant ball at the stroke of midnight!
Very popular and also the party that takes place in Central Park, where at midnight the fireworks show lasts about 15 minutes. This event is undoubtedly suitable for those looking for a decidedly more relaxed atmosphere than that of Times Square.
SEE ALSO : New Year’s Eve in New York – events and flight + hotel packages
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 150.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 7 nights / 8 days – from € 1,800.00 per person – see the offer
1 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Copacabana beach is enough for you
No
Well, then listen to these other numbers: 11 barges with 1,200 fireworks each, 4 giant screens and 40 audio towers . All starting at 6:00 in the afternoon.
Also a lot of tradition in Rio’s New Year: the inhabitants, the Cariocas, will bring white gladioli and red roses in tribute to Lemanja, the goddess of the waters, and will dress all in white.
If, on the other hand, you want to send out a “transgressive” signal and make it clear that you are looking for a night of passion … just wear a small red detail. So … ready to dress in white and red, and leave for Rio
SEE ALSO : What to see in Rio de Janeiro
- Where to sleep: rooms from € 30.00 per night – see the offers
- Flight + hotel : Return flight + 7 nights / 8 days – from € 1,233.00 per person – see the offer
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