Are you choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations to rest on New Year in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.
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, how much does it cost independent trip(plane 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 the 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.
And 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 tours and independent new year 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 give 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 the New Year 2020 to 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 th is getting settled ice rink, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.
Paris is a great place to go for the New Year with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. There you can also find new year's eve: special performances are arranged, 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 the New Year, then the cost of tickets starts from 16,100 rubles. Find tickets to France →
Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3,000 rubles per night. Good reviews from tourists are received by Legend Saint Germain 4 * and Hotel Mistral 3 * hotels. The farther 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).
Photo: © Lempismatt / flickr.com Netherlands
One of the most popular destinations, where Europeans go for the New Year - 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.
Air tickets. Prices for the flight Moscow - Amsterdam start at 12,100 rubles. Find 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 →
Photo: Amsterdam streets © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com Baltics
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.
Air tickets. 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 others European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga you can stay at good hotel 4 stars 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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In the photo: Christmas fairs at central square Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com Czech
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 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 →
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. One of the most popular cities Cologne, Munich, and Berlin are considered places to celebrate the New Year.
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!
Air tickets. 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 for cool hotels on the outskirts 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.
Air tickets. 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 major cities – Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.
If you want peace, you should choose one of ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but there is an 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.
Air tickets. 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 at 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 for 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 can offer very good holiday options.
Saint Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, Palace Square They organize a concert, which ends with fireworks, and the townspeople 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.
Air tickets. 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 feedback at 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 accommodation in the city you can rent 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.
You can visit with children large water park"Riviera", which is open even on holidays, or go skiing at one of the nearby ski resorts.
Air tickets. 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 such countries, winter is right in the middle 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. A good place to celebrate would be Bangkok and the beach resorts of Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.
In Bangkok, the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but the coolest place is the square in front of shopping center Central World, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the 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.
Worth going here for beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxing in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.
Air tickets. 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 Air tickets. 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 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.
Air tickets. 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 is very popular 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 beauties, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.
Air tickets. 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). Wherever you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holiday are growing 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!
This year Moscow is the best decorated for the winter holidays! The traditional GUM fair took place on Red Square. Outwardly, it is almost no different from its predecessors from last year, even the attributes are the same. The only thing is that they added festive retro cards to the design, which GUM is decorated with this year.
1| The tradition of decorating non-coniferous trees on Red Square also continues. Unusual and wonderful.
2| Nikolskaya street is the most a nice place in New Year's Moscow! Probably even the street itself thinks that this is just a Christmas dream)
3| People stand in front of the decorations as if in front of a stage, many cannot hide their delight. The most popular phrase on Nikolskaya: “Like in Europe!” (although many European cities are decorated much more modestly). In second place is the question: “Is this really Moscow?”
4| The entire street has been turned into a festive light corridor. True, from the side of Lubyanka the decorations look more modest than from the side of Red Square.
5| Decorations on Tretyakovsky Proezd have been traditional for a couple of years now. What’s new is that the security guards have learned not to fuss about the tripod and now do not equate it with “a spy attribute of competitors of the stores presented here.” How can you not believe in miracles after this?
Last year, one barrier boss tried to prohibit me from filming with a tripod. He was, of course, sent politely. He didn’t calm down, he even called the police. He was sent a second time, this time to the police.
Maybe the security guards at White Square aren’t so strange now either? And then they also looked at the tripod as a weapon.
6| Ice slide on Revolution Square. Alas, today it melted a little and was already closed.
7| Fair on Manezhnaya Square. Great place!
8| For history)
9| This is the second year a huge ball has appeared on Manezhka. Unlike its predecessor, it now shimmers in different colors.
10| As before, you can go inside. They say the ball makes wishes come true
11| Bolshoi Theater wearing a crown!
12| Fountain.
13| The second most beautiful place in the center after Nikolskaya!
15| Fair in front of the Central Department Store.
16| Carousel.
17| Chic Chamberlain.
18| Let's walk along it.
19| On the Tverskaya side, on Kamergersky, there were illuminated numbers for 2016. They are also found in other places in the city - on Trubnaya, Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya.
20| A cozy fair on Tverskaya Square. The hardest thing for photography is to capture a moment without people. There are a lot of people walking around, so sometimes you have to wait a long time. I was told that there were photographers who, while waiting for the right moment, managed to read an entire volume of “War and Peace”!)
23| And smaller tunnels)
24| Warm and cozy inside
All over the world, people celebrate the arrival of the New Year in much the same way - with spectacular fireworks, street celebrations, music and dancing, as well as luxurious feasts and drinks. However, every country has something special and different from others. Of all the locations featured, from Times Square in New York to an amazing dance party in South Africa, you are sure to find the city that is right for you for an unforgettable New Year's celebration.
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Paris, France
There is nothing more romantic than watching the incredible light show and fireworks at the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris on New Year's Eve or taking advantage of one of the river cruises along the Seine if a more intimate location with more privacy suits your needs.
No matter what your idea of a perfect New Year's Eve is, the streets of the City of Light really come alive on this night with thousands of people ringing in the New Year with lots of champagne and dancing the night away. In addition to the big show, small fireworks can be legally sold in Paris, which means an abundance of sound and color on the streets all New Year's Eve until the morning.
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London, Great Britain
London's big New Year's Eve celebrations include an elaborate light show accompanied by the chimes of Big Ben, which attracts more than 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 show extravaganza features around 10,000 performers who will sing you the New Year's song "Auld Lang Syne". The party continues throughout the night and segues into January 1st, when a parade of marching bands parade through the city, colorful carnival floats carry costumed dancers and the Queen's horses prance. The best places on earth to watch New Year's shows on Victoria Embankment, Waterloo or Westminster Bridge - and on the water you can enjoy a cruise on the Thames.
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Sydney, Australia
Sydney is one of the first cities on the planet to welcome the New Year, so it's no surprise that the city has such a wide variety of options for celebrating.
In Sydney Harbour, you can join boats filled with revelers to watch the fireworks extravaganza overhead at midnight. Or book a table at one of the many restaurants on the waterfront side of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. You can also try to attend smoking ceremonies, perform air flights, watch mini light shows and a parade of lit boats. There is also a big dance party on Bondi Beach.
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New York, New York
For more than a century, a huge sparkling ball has been lowered into Times Square on New Year's Eve. At 11:59 pm on December 31st, the time ball begins its descent from a 23-meter height, before thousands of confetti explode into 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 and write down plans for the coming year on a special wall.
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More than half a million people come to Melbourne for an exciting New Year's celebration. There are two official fireworks displays, including the one that opens the evening ceremonies 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 Harbour.
Throughout the city there are numerous live performances by local folk musicians, a procession of Brazilian samba dancers in Federation Square, and performances by street performers and celebrities along the coastline. Visitors can enjoy carnival rides and all types of sporting events.
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New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
New Orleans is a very popular place to celebrate New Year's Eve. Chic parties are held here, and here you can see one of the best
New Year's fireworks displays across the US with an incredible kaleidoscope of colors cascading across the Mississippi. The 15-minute show is the highlight of the gala evening, which includes the famous Fleur-de-Lys drop, which is reminiscent of the Times Square ball drop. The festivities continue until dawn, with live music in all the bars and clubs of the French Quarter.
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Bangkok is an amazing international city that is well known for its celebrations 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 night club filled with vacationers. But the biggest event takes place at Central World Square, where several hundred thousand people gather to watch the spectacular light show and live concert.
A number of restaurants hold their gala dinners on the rooftop, you can sip champagne and watch the magnificent fireworks display, or you can stay in one of the endless beer gardens outside. Those traveling to Bangkok with family can also find a great place for New Year's Eve - Asiatique. night market for all ages, which is considered one of the most popular places to count down to the New Year.
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City of Valparaiso, cultural capital Chile, located in the hills along Pacific Ocean. Here you can spend an extravagant New Year's Eve. Valparaiso hosts a three-day festival that attracts about a million visitors. People come here to see with their own eyes the famous fireworks display - the largest in Latin America.
So that next year brings good luck, local residents They wear yellow underwear, eat a dozen grapes at midnight, and put a 1,000-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 a dance party that lasts until dawn, and sometimes continues throughout the next day.
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The beautiful Scottish city of Edinburgh is famous for its annual 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 where the New Year is celebrated with the same enthusiasm.
The words of Robert Burns in the song "The Good Old Days" take on special meaning when they are sung on the streets of Edinburgh. At midnight, one of the world's largest fireworks displays takes place here, with the magnificent Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop. New Year's parties continue even after dawn. Activities on January 1 include a running competition " Royal Mile", diving into the icy water of the Fors River, dog sled competitions and others.
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Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is the party capital of Spain and on the last day of the year you can see the best of it. A few hours before midnight, massive street celebrations begin in Plaza Catalunya, Las Ramblas and Plaza Reyal, with huge crowds singing and sipping champagne as they count down the minutes and seconds until the New Year.
Restaurants, bars and nightclubs hold special events to celebrate the New Year, 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 review and stay here for the entire first week of the New Year to see the Three Kings Parade with its brightly colored chariots and torchlight procession.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik may be one of the coldest places to celebrate New Year's Eve, but the capital of Iceland will give you the hottest New Year's celebration on the planet. Locals leave the citywide celebration, which begins at 6pm, to attend Mass in 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 near the lit bonfires, which are intended to symbolize the burning of the problems of the past year.
Thousands of fireworks light up the sky from all corners of the city. For gatherings around the fires, a lot of food and drinks are prepared, folk songs are played here, and people are dressed up in elf and troll costumes. Sometimes the northern lights complement 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 noisy Carnival, but New Year's celebrations are also celebrated on a grand scale. The city's famous Copacabana Beach hosts a number of events. For parties along the coastline, giant stages are set up, music is played, and people dress up in extravagant carnival-style costumes.
It features traditional dance performances and attractions that keep visitors entertained throughout the evening. More than two million people fill the beach dressed in white. 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. During the countdown to New Year's Eve, the ocean is illuminated by thousands of dazzling fireworks launched from boats.
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Hong Kong boasts one of the best fireworks displays on earth, an amazing pyrotechnics show that lasts eight minutes, bathing Victoria Harbor in light and music, and a Times Square-style countdown with the replica ball dropping at midnight.
If you want to borrow a good place To see this show, be sure to arrive at least eight hours before New Year's Eve for the official opening. The best views will delight spectators in a boat on the water, but if you are on land, then choose the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon or the bars in Lan Kwai Fong, this is also wonderful 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 concerts under open air, dance parties and fireworks shows on the Danube River. Several stages are located throughout the area, featuring the best local bands, dance troupes and various performers.
The entertainment continues all night long. Old city divided into a “concert” zone - for those who want to enjoy music and a “party zone” - for those people who want to socialize. New Year's celebrations in other capital cities around the world are being broadcast on huge screens.
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Dubai, UAE
The 2014 New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai earned a Guinness World Record for having the largest fireworks display of all time, with 479,651 fireworks fired in six minutes from 400 locations along the Dubai coastline.
On New Year's Eve you can receive unforgettable experience from the performances of world superstars and noisy and crowded, but amazing parties, which, as we know, are very different from all the parties in the world in terms of luxury and grandeur. The best place With the best views is the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel.
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Vienna, Austria
If you're looking for a cultural celebration on New Year's Day, Vienna New Year's Eve offers classical music concerts featuring performances of the world's best symphonies. Although, in this city you can find more entertainment than just concerts. The center organizes festivities that start at 2 pm and last long after midnight. Lots of hot mulled wine, caramel and apples delight holiday guests. And when the bells of the tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral ring, a 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 gigantic crowd gathers in front of City Hall to watch the famous Vienna Philharmonic New Year's concert on a huge television screen.
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Saint-Petersburg, Russia
The magnificent boulevards and bridges of St. Petersburg are even more stunning when they are covered in white snow and illuminated with holiday lights. The Hermitage is especially beautiful on New Year's Eve, when it is surrounded by crowds waiting for the fireworks show over the Neva. During the countdown, people send hundreds of paper lanterns into the night sky while enjoying a glass of New Year's champagne.
As you know, in Russia they celebrate Catholic Christmas on December 25, then the New Year itself, and later Orthodox Christmas on January 7, which means that this time is considered the 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 Hawaiian Islands are a great place to wait. Enjoy the tropical climate and dazzling beach fireworks displays.
Here are held light shows, which illuminate the coastline on almost all the islands. Bars and clubs host themed 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 ring in the New Year at the top of one of the most impressive 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 fireworks display on the V&A Waterfront. Or join those who preferred a music concert.
A carnival train, live music and plenty of other entertainment, including DJs in the Cape, await you on New Year's Eve in this city. On New Year's Day and the day after there is a parade with 10,000 participants singing and dancing in the streets.
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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Las Vegas is one big party all the time, but on New Year's Eve it attracts over 300,000 visitors. From 6pm on December 31, the famous Strip is closed to traffic and is open to those who would like to ring in the New Year here, walking, drinking champagne and watching the many fireworks that are launched from nearby rooftops.
Live performances by musical groups, pyrotechnic and laser shows, transformation main square on a giant street festival - such a set of events 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 deservedly has a reputation as a party city - it has been celebrating non-stop since the fall Berlin Wall in 1989. On New Year's Eve, more than one million people attend the "Miele Party", which extends into the distance from the Brandenburg Gate. It is not surprising that Berlin is one of the best cities where you can celebrate the New Year.
There are plenty of music venues, food and drink stalls where you can sip mulled wine or beer and try local German specialties such as Currywurst - pork sausage with curry and ketchup. At midnight, revelers can enjoy fireworks before heading to any of the dance clubs where parties can last over 12 hours.
Avid travelers prefer to spend the New Year abroad. Foreign countries They charge you with positive energy and give you a lot of emotions and impressions. Below are the most beautiful cities in which to celebrate the New Year 2020.
Tbilisi
In Tbilisi, it is worth celebrating the New Year near the Narikala fortress, from which tourists admire a wonderful view. Then you can visit Freedom Square, where everyone admires the New Year tree. Georgia shines with mouth-watering dishes, so no one will go hungry here. 100 kilometers from Tbilisi is the village of Gudauri, where you can go skiing or snowboarding.
Istanbul
Most beautiful city Istanbul will give its guests an unforgettable New Year's holiday. You should definitely take a walk along Çakmakçılar Street and then get to the Valide Khan building, which offers a wonderful view of the city. Centers holiday celebrations are Kadikoy district, Pera quarter, Sultanahmet and Taksim squares.
Riga
In different areas of Riga on the eve of the New Year, many fairs are open selling amazing gifts, souvenirs, and handicrafts. Tourists are advised to book holiday tables in cafes and restaurants in advance, as Riga's dishes attract many people. The New Year 2020 in the Latvian capital is worth celebrating with a festive fireworks display; joy and fun reign on the city streets until the morning.
Zagreb
A significant part of the festive events takes place on the main square of the most beautiful city of Zagreb (Croatia), on Ban Jelacic Square. On New Year's Eve, popular Croatian singers perform here, and at midnight a stunning fireworks display is displayed over the city. There are many ski resorts near the capital of Croatia where you can have a great time. The most famous resorts are Slem, Platak and Belolasitsa.
Budapest
Budapest is the most beautiful city with a rich history and amazing architecture. Experienced tourists advise celebrating the New Year 2020 in the city park, located near Heroes Square. The park has a large hourglass that turns over at 12 o'clock at night. The city has a lot of luxurious bridges from which travelers can observe the grandiose atmosphere of Budapest.
Bratislava
In the capital of Slovakia, already in mid-November they begin to organize holiday fairs, where you can enjoy delicious cabbage soup, potato pancakes, and also buy souvenirs. On December 31st, folk music concerts and Christmas choirs perform. Tourists should definitely visit the most famous castle country - Bratislava Castle and find many city sculptures.
Prague
The most beautiful city of Prague acquires sophistication and sophistication on New Year's Eve. Vacationers should visit what takes place annually on Old Town Square. Here travelers can buy souvenirs and try Czech delicacies and delicacies. There is a tradition of making a wish on the Charles Bridge, as it always comes true. In Prague, you should try the world's juiciest bagels, sold at the Bohemia Bagel cafe.
Warsaw
Poland is considered one of the most beautiful and inexpensive places to celebrate New Year 2020. You can start a fascinating walk around Warsaw from Krakowskie Przedmieście and Castle Square, where the country's most important Christmas tree is erected.
Original entertainment programs and public festivities take place on Constitution Square and near the Palace of Science and Culture. Tourists can stroll through the Old Town, where there are restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops. The Polish capital is famous for its pedestrian street, the Royal Route, where there are a lot of magnificent cathedrals, palaces and churches.
