In Europe, the Christmas holidays come earlier than in Russia, because Catholic Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. Russians more and more often go abroad in order to spend this holiday in an interesting way and to plunge into the New Year's mood in advance.
Bo All the cities of Europe, the celebration of the New Year will be about the same.
The decision to celebrate Christmas on December 25 was made at the Third Ecumenical Council in the 5th century. Since then, the December holiday period and Christmas itself has been the most fun and hectic time of the year.
Christmas fairs and markets are opening in almost all European cities, houses and shops are decorated with special decorations: illuminated garlands, decorated with Christmas trees and white fluffy snow.
Closer to Christmas in Europe, children start to go home with carols - they sing holiday songs and say good wishes to the family. And in return they receive gifts: fried chestnuts, gingerbread and sweets.
It is not easy to choose exactly where to go for Christmas and New Year - 2019. And this is not surprising, because New Year is a fabulous time, and even if you don’t believe in Santa Claus since childhood, with the onset of December 31, something freezes inside on the eve of a miracle ... If you are a romantic and the pre-holiday bustle inspires you, we advise you to celebrate the New Year in Europe - in an atmosphere of antiquity and magic.
The most popular destinations in Europe for the Christmas holidays 2018-2019
If you plan to spend new year holidays in Europe, then you need to decide in advance which country you would like to visit and what exactly to see. The fact is that the established traditions are different everywhere. For example, the Spaniards and Italians are accustomed to celebrating the New Year on a grand scale, the French are closer to romance, and the Finns believe that there is nothing better than a warm home environment.
If you want to spend the New Year, holidays and Catholic Christmas in Europe, we advise you to fly out on December 22, 23 or 24, and return back in early January. Book everything a few months in advance.
As for the statistics, most of our compatriots planning to celebrate the New Year 2019 in Europe noted that they would like to visit:
- Czech Republic;
- Italy;
- France;
- Germany;
- Switzerland;
- Turkey.
A vacation abroad is an opportunity to create a romantic atmosphere for a loved one. Tours for two for Christmas in Europe - the magic of ancient cities and fabulous architecture in a festive decoration. When you are in Prague or Germany, you are immersed in the magical atmosphere of Christmas, sipping mulled wine or coffee and watching the decorated old streets. Probably, many in childhood had a dream to see the Christmas atmosphere and Santa Claus?
Finland - Helsinki and Lapland
Where to celebrate New Year - 2019 and Christmas in Europe, if not in the homeland of Santa Claus? At the end of December, it is frosty outside, down to -15 ° С, a lot of snow falls. They go to Finland for solitude and a winter fairy tale. Rent a cottage and spend your New Year's holidays active rest - skiing and snowmobiling, for example. Admire the northern lights, study local cuisine and visit the Joulupukki Residence in Lapland.
Tours from Moscow for 4-5 nights cost from 65 thousand rubles.
Flights from Moscow to Helsinki and back cost from 11 thousand rubles. Petersburgers can get there by train or bus.
Hotels. Inexpensive hotels - from 40 € for two in the center of Helsinki (3 * hotels - from 85 euros), cottage rental in Rovaniemi - from 130 €. Dinner at the restaurant - about 50 € per person.
Czech Republic, Prague
The Czech Republic is another country in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year - 2019 gloriously. In Prague, on the Old Town Square, a main Christmas tree is installed with shining lights. There is a fair, tourists and locals walk, eat almonds fried in spices, delicious trdelniki and drink mulled wine and mead.
The weather in Prague at the end of December is good: during the day it can be slightly above 0 ° С, at night - up to -5 ° С. There is not always snow cover.
Tours to Prague for 7 nights for the New Year can be purchased from just 65 thousand rubles.
Flights. A flight for New Year's holidays from Moscow to Prague and back costs from 16 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Rent a hotel room for two in the center - from 90 € per night and more. New Year's Eve dinner at the restaurant will cost € 100-170 per person.
Germany - Berlin and Munich
The best New Year in Europe, in our opinion, is in Germany. Do you want to plunge into a real Christmas fairy tale? We advise you to go to Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Nuremberg or other cities. Visit cheerful fairs with all the gastronomic attributes of Christmas and New Year: caramel apples, gingerbread houses and hearts, stollen and aromatic hot mulled wine. The weather at this time of the year in Germany is usually pleasant, from 0 to –4 ° C, snow does not always fall.
Tours for 4 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles for two.
Flights. A flight Moscow - Berlin and back costs from 16 thousand rubles (direct flights), to Munich - about the same.
Hotels in the center of Berlin - from 120 € per night for two. New Year's Eve dinner at the restaurant costs approximately € 100-200 per person.
Even with a small budget, you can meet a winter holiday on warm shores
Up to 70 thousand rubles for two... This is the minimum budget with which you can count on the beach when planning where to go for the New Year. And there is a very interesting option - Jordan, Aqaba resort on the Red Sea. A week of rest for two in a 3-star hotel with breakfast and with a flight on a Nordwind airline costs 70-72 thousand rubles. In addition to swimming in the Red Sea, you can go to the Dead Sea, to the castles of the Crusaders and ancient city Petra in pink rocks.
Cheaper - Tunisia... This year, tour operators extended their charters to the North African country for the entire winter. But here swimming is only in the pools, the Mediterranean Sea is already cold. But there will be sun and thalassotherapy. The price of the issue is from 55 thousand rubles for two per week in a three-star hotel with "All inclusive" meals, in four stars - from 65 thousand. This is with the flight.
How long do New Year's holidays last in different countries
January 1 New Year is celebrated in countries living according to the Gregorian calendar, and this is most countries in the world. But not everyone attaches such a sacred meaning to this holiday as the Russians do. We love the New Year and love to celebrate it, so we do it for 10 whole days. How many days are New Year and Christmas holidays in other countries?
CHINA
In China, New Year is celebrated on the first new moon after January 21, and this date changes every year. The new year according to the Eastern calendar comes between January 21 and February 21. At this time, the moon completes a full cycle, the new moon and new year come. In addition to China, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Mongolia, Malaysia adhere to this order. The government gives the Chinese 3 days off.
GERMANY
In Germany, as in almost all of Europe, Christmas is held in higher esteem than New Year's, so Germans rest on December 24, 25 and 26. January 31 is a shorter working day, January 1 is a day off, and on January 2 Germans go to work.
USA
In the US, the working population only rests on December 25 and 26 at Christmas. The duration of the New Year's holidays depends on the state and on the enterprise, in general, the population rests only on January 1. But in many states, a system of accumulating time off is practiced, which Americans just take on New Year's holidays.
DOMINICANA
The hot Dominican Republic also celebrates Christmas and New Year's holidays. December 24 workers have a shortened day, 25 - day off. On December 31, you have to work until noon, and on January 1 and 6 it is legal to rest. Sometimes the day off is moved from January 6 to January 4 to make a long weekend.
BELARUS
There are no New Year holidays in Belarus, neighboring Russia. Only January 1 and 7 are marked in red on the calendar - New Year and Orthodox Christmas.
UKRAINE
Ukrainians celebrate the New Year from January 1 to 3, and on the 4th they go to work. From January 7 to January 10, our neighbors receive a Christmas weekend.
KAZAKHSTAN
They also have a short rest in Kazakhstan, on January 1, 2 and 7, except for cases when holidays fall on weekends, like this year. Then the schedule of the weekend shifts and there are more of them.
11 ideas on how to celebrate Christmas and New Year 2020 in Europe. Cities and countries where holidays can be interesting!
New Year is a fabulous time, and even if you don’t believe in Santa Claus since childhood, with the onset of December 31, something freezes inside on the eve of a miracle. If you are a romantic and the pre-holiday bustle inspires you, we advise you to celebrate the New Year in Europe - in an atmosphere of antiquity and magic.
It is not easy to choose exactly where to go for Christmas and New Year 2020. We offer 11 countries where you can have an excellent New Year holidays.
How to save: If you want to spend the New Year, holidays and Catholic Christmas in Europe, we advise you to fly out on December 22, 23 or 24, and return back in early January. Book everything a few months in advance.
About prices in the article. Hotels - for a double room on New Year's Eve. Tours - for two people. Air tickets - for one person in both directions. We are considering flights from Moscow. We indicated the prices for air tickets and tours for New Year's dates (departure on December 29-30 and return on January 3-6), since it is on these days that tourists fly on vacation.
Finland - Helsinki and Lapland
Where to celebrate New Year - 2020 and Christmas in Europe, if not in the homeland of Santa Claus? At the end of December, it is frosty outside, down to -15 ° С, a lot of snow falls. They go to Finland for solitude and a winter fairy tale. Rent a cottage and devote your New Year's holidays to outdoor activities like skiing and snowmobiling, for example. Admire, learn the local cuisine and visit the Joulupukki Residence in Lapland.
Tours from Moscow for 4-5 nights cost from 65 thousand rubles.
Flights from Moscow to Helsinki and back cost from 11 thousand rubles. Petersburgers can get there by train or bus.
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Czech Republic, Prague
The Czech Republic is another country in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year 2020 gloriously. In Prague, on the Old Town Square, a main Christmas tree is installed with shining lights. There is a fair, tourists and locals walk, eat almonds fried in spices, delicious trdelniki and drink mulled wine and mead. Read: and.
The weather in Prague at the end of December is good: during the day it can be slightly above 0 ° С, at night - up to -5 ° С. There is not always snow cover.
Toursin Prague for 7 nights for the New Year can be purchased from only 65 thousand rubles.
Flights. A flight for New Year's holidays from Moscow to Prague and back costs from 16 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Rent a hotel room for two in the center - from 90 € per night and more. New Year's Eve dinner at the restaurant will cost € 100-170 per person.
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If you are looking for an affordable New Year 2020 in Europe, head to Cyprus. In winter, it is warm there, about +15 ... + 20 ° С. and see the whole island before it's hot and there are no tourists.
New Year's holidays on the island last from December 23 to January 6. IN large cities there are performances, dances, decorate the Christmas tree. However, for the most part New Years and Christmas are family holidays, and after two nights the streets are quiet.
Tours to Cyprus on New Year's holidays in 2020 for 7 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles.
Flights Moscow - Larnaca and back cost from 13 thousand rubles and more.
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Germany - Berlin and Munich
The best New Year in Europe, in our opinion, is in Germany. Do you want to plunge into a real Christmas fairy tale? We advise you to go to Munich, Cologne, Nuremberg or other cities. Visit cheerful fairs with all the gastronomic attributes of Christmas and New Year: caramel apples, gingerbread houses and hearts, stollen and aromatic hot mulled wine. The weather at this time of the year in Germany is usually pleasant, from 0 to –4 ° C, snow does not always fall.
Toursfor 4 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles for two.
Flights. A flight Moscow - Berlin and back costs from 16 thousand rubles (direct flights), to Munich - about the same.
Hotels in the center of Berlin - from 120 € per night for two. New Year's Eve dinner at the restaurant costs approximately € 100-200 per person. Find out which ones.
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Montenegro, Budva
Where to spend an inexpensive New Year 2020 and Christmas? Tourists recommend going to Montenegro (namely Budva or Podgorica). Popular and ski resorts - Kolasin and Zabljak.
Locals usually meet midnight with family or friends, and then go out into the street. Traditionally, performances, fireworks and concerts are held in the city center. The weather is changeable, it rains. There is snow and cold in the mountains, and about + 10 ° С on the coast.
Toursto Montenegro for the holidays cost from 60 thousand rubles (Tivat, 7 nights).
Flights. A flight from Moscow to Tivat and back on New Year's dates costs from 15 thousand rubles.
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Greece, Athens
Greece's New Year traditions are close to Cyprus, and the New Year and Christmas celebrations in both countries are almost identical. In cities, residents gather in the center for a concert and fireworks, and young people after the official meeting of the holiday go to clubs. Tourists prefer to rest in Thessaloniki, Halkidiki or Athens. As in Montenegro, the weather is changeable, but warm, around +12 ... + 15 ° С.
Tours for Christmas and New Year's holidays they cost from 50 thousand rubles for two for 7 nights.
Flights from Moscow to Athens and back cost from 15 thousand rubles.
Hotels. A double room in Athens costs from 14 €, in Halkidiki (for example, Sarti) - from 24 €. Find out which ones.
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Italy Rome
To have fun in the new year 2020, you need to go to Italy. The locals are very fond of New Year and Christmas and greet them on a grand scale. In addition, it is relatively inexpensive to relax in the country.
Popular tourist cities for celebrating the holiday -, and. How to mark? Choose original ways: in thermal baths and spas, in medieval castles and villas, cruise. It's a good idea to go to.
Toursfor New Year and Christmas in Italy are inexpensive. For example, in Rimini for 7-8 nights - from only 56 thousand rubles. A trip to Rome for 4 nights can be purchased from 60 thousand.
Flights Moscow - Rome cost from 18 thousand rubles in both directions, to Milan and Venice - from 16.5 thousand rubles.
Hotels. Overnight in a double room in a 3 * hotel in Rome - from 50 € and more in the city center. Dinner on New Year's Eve will cost € 50-250 per person.
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France Paris
Where to go for the New Year 2020 if not to the most romantic city in Europe? Illumination everywhere, Christmas markets (the best are on the Champs Elysees and in the La Defense quarter). The aromas of hot wine and roasted chestnuts carry through the streets. Try foie gras, choucrut, maroon glace and fondue. True, the weather is not impressive: it rarely snows, the temperature is up to + 5 ° С, it is rather damp and it can drizzle.
Tours... Vouchers for 5 nights in Paris and the Cote d'Azur cost from 80 thousand rubles for two.
Flights. A flight from Moscow to Paris and back costs from about 16 thousand rubles.
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Turkey, Istanbul
Many people go to Istanbul for the winter holidays: there is good service and a variety of opportunities for recreation. New Year is not celebrated as such - it is a holiday for tourists. Nevertheless, the city is beautifully decorated, and hotels, clubs and restaurants offer entertainment.
You can meet New Year's Eve on Galata Bridge, on Istiklal Street, in a hotel, in a club, on a ship, and so on. But devote your holidays to sightseeing - read our big one.
Tours... In addition to Istanbul, you can fly to relax on New Year's resorts: Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer and others. Vouchers for 5 nights cost from 58 thousand rubles.
Flights. The flight Moscow - Istanbul in both directions costs from 10 thousand rubles.
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Latvia, Riga
New Year's holidays in Riga are long: both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas is celebrated. A good reason to visit the capital of Latvia! As in other European countries, preparations for Christmas and New Year begin ahead of time, from about the end of November - beginning of December. The city is gradually "settled" with garlands and decorations, a Christmas tree is erected on the main square, and a fair begins to work. Directly New Year - 2020 can be spent in a hotel, restaurant or just walking around the city - concerts and performances are organized.
The weather in Riga at the end of December is usually pleasing: the medieval city is covered with a white shroud, there may be a light frost.
Tours... New Year's tours to Riga for 4-5 nights cost from 56 thousand rubles.
Flights. So that in the period winter holidays to fly to Riga from Moscow and back, you will have to pay from 13 thousand rubles and more.
Hotels. A room in a budget hotel in the city center costs from 30 € per night for two. On average, a New Year's Eve dinner at a restaurant will cost € 50-100 per person, but you can look for cheaper places.
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Great Britain, London
Christmas and New Years in London are fabulous: showcases are beautifully decorated, garlands are hung, fairs with souvenirs and delicacies are open, Christmas chants are sung. Fireworks are fired over the Thames, Big Ben chimes twelve times at midnight.
In London at the end of December, it is relatively warm - on average + 7 ° C, but due to the humidity, the temperature feels different. Freezing nights. It may rain, so bring an umbrella. In rainy weather, you can visit museums - find out which ones
When it comes to celebrating the New Year, everyone chooses their own way to celebrate this holiday. Someone sits at home in front of the TV, someone rushes around the world, trying to get as many impressions as possible on this day.
In this article we will figure out where to go to Europe for the New Year holidays. There are many places in Europe where you can celebrate this bright holiday. Everyone wants to have vivid memories after the New Year. Therefore, I have selected for you the most interesting options for cities and hotels that will help create an atmosphere of magic and fun. Still the main night of the year.
In all cities of Europe, New Years celebrations are approximately the same. I will try to highlight the distinguishing features of each option. And also hello options for air tickets, I will advise good hotels and tours to Europe for the 2018 New Year holidays. Go!
New Year holidays in Europe - where to go?
London, Great Britain
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Why?
London looks especially magical during New Year's Eve. The whole city is shimmering with festive lights. If you like England, then it's time to decide to celebrate the New Year there.
Things to do?
If you decide to celebrate New Years in London, visit London Wonderland at Hyde Park or book a table at a club / bar / restaurant to enjoy delicious food and great music. Be sure to check out the Queen's Parade, a three-hour extravaganza that runs along the Thames. Usually about 300,000 people and 10,000 artists and musicians gather here.
Watch New Year's Eve fireworks from the famous London Eye. Count the beats with Big Ben until midnight. Sing along with the crowd “Auld Lang Syne”. Walk along the Victoria Waterfront and Waterloo and Westminster Bridges.
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Ibiza, Spain
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Why?
Where it is warm in Europe for the New Year is in Ibiza. The average daytime temperature is +17 degrees Celsius. The island of Ibiza is famous for its turbulent nightlife... If you like warmth, club life and dancing until the morning, then Ibiza is the best choice for you.
Things to do?
Celebrate the New Year at Ibiza's most famous nightclub, Pacha. Keep your eyes, mouth and ears wide open for a very fun holiday in this place.
If you suddenly want luxury and quiet privacy with your family - head to Hacienda Na Xamena Spa Hotel, here you can just relax and enjoy life, everything else will be done for you.
Where to stay?
Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Why?
Dubrovnik is one of the unobvious places in Europe where you can celebrate the New Year, but no less wonderful. People come here most often in the summer and ignore in the winter, very much in vain!
Things to do?
If you want to get drunk and have some fun on New Year's in Dubrovnik, head to the Latin American clubs Fuego, Capitano or Revelin.
If you want to dive into the flow of celebrating people, then head to Stradun and Old city Dubrovnik (Big Dubrovnik old Town Street). Sit back and listen to a wonderful concert by Croatian bands. Of course. Will not do without fireworks.
Where to stay?
Barcelona, \u200b\u200bSpain
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Why?
New Year's in Barcelona is not for weaklings. Celebrations and festivals here start at 21:00. You can walk the streets, listen to music, watch performances, drink and eat various goodies. Barcelona is another place where you will be warm on New Year's, with an average of +15 degrees.
Things to do?
New Year is celebrated here with great pomp and is called Nochevieja. All the fun kicks off at the Montujic’s Magic. Both locals and tourists from all over the world gather here to count the chimes together and celebrate the New Year. There are also very beautiful fireworks.
New Year in Paris, France
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Why?
Paris for New Year offers the widest range of New Year's parties for every taste. If you want to visit one of the most best places to celebrate the New Year - feel free to go to Paris. New Year's Paris is beautiful, which is worth one Cathedral on the Champs Elysees.
Things to do?
If you want variety on New Year's Eve, then you've come to the right place. Cruise on the Senne and sightseeing with a delicious lunch at Bistro Parisien, champagne and a vibrant show at Crazy horse, beautiful Bluebells girls from Lido de Paris and much, much more. Whatever way you choose to celebrate the New Year in Paris, you will definitely remember it.
Where to stay?
A special choice for a special day - Eiffel villa Garibaldi.
Madeira, Portugal
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Why?
For something a little more exotic, head to the Madeira Islands. They look very smart on holidays. And celebrating the New Year on the island is a very special feeling. In addition, Madeira is also warm, on average +18.
Things to do?
Madeira Islands are famous for their sales in December and many people come here for shopping. New Year's fireworks look very beautiful from the islands. Here they begin to celebrate the New Year on the sly from the beginning of December until the twelfth night (greetings from Catholic Christmas). The whole island is beautifully decorated and there are concert programs wherever you look. The Madeira Islands are the place to stay longer, not just one night.
Berlin, Germany
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Why?
Vienna, Austria
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Why?
Vienna is traditionally considered one of the best cities in Europe to celebrate the New Year.
Things to do?
On New Year's Eve, the inhabitants of Vienna gather in the city center to walk the New Year's Way or Silvesterpfad. The party starts at 14:00, people slowly pour out into the street and refuel with hot mulled wine and caramelized apples.
At midnight, the Pummerin bell rings from the tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the first fireworks are launched over Prater park.
The famous “palace on the rails” - the Majestic Imperator train invites you to celebrate the change of the year in luxurious style with a gourmet dinner and tie at midnight on the Danube bridge, which offers wonderful views of the city and festive fireworks.
If you want to celebrate the New Year in a more relaxed atmosphere, head towards the City Hall to watch the New Year's concert projected onto the big screen.
The main thing is to eat at least a little "Glücksschwein" or "Fortune Pig". Pork on a festive night is sold in all forms and shapes.
Be sure to eat some of the Glücksschwein, or luck pigs, that you find in every form, from sucking pigs to pork marzipan. New Year's Vienna will delight and surprise you.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Why?
At the very least, you don't need to worry about a Schengen visa. Turkey is an unusual representative of Europe and the New Year can be celebrated here in a completely special way. The weather in Istanbul for the New Year is also quite warm, about 7 degrees above zero.
Things to do?
Istanbul is also changing for the New Year. Start your evening with a traditional Turkish lunch at Bebek Restaurant or Istiklal Caddesi, where the celebration takes place in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. Then join the cheering crowd at Taksim Square, Istikul Street or Faith, where revelers organize impromptu street parties. The most advantageous view is from the Golden Horn.
If noisy parties are not your profile, then you can take a river cruise along the Bosphorus and watch the celebration from afar as you sail past the city. But you will have the most advantageous position to watch the fireworks at midnight.
Where to stay?
Prague, Czech Republic
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Why?
Prague is another great option for those who want to celebrate the New Year in Europe and are looking for an inexpensive way to go. Many Russians like to celebrate the New Year in Prague. Besides, it's not far. Prague has a very dramatic (in a good way) atmosphere on New Year's Eve. You have many options for where to start celebrating.
Things to do?
New Year's Prague will delight you with a variety of opportunities. There are many good clubs, bars and restaurants here. You can start your party on a jazz cruise on the river, or in Old Town Square with the city dwellers. You can go to some beautiful placeeg Lesser town, Petrin hill or Prague castle. The main square is the most interesting at midnight.
In Prague there is a nice tradition of breaking bottles of champagne, sometimes head-on, if you want to take part, bring a helmet.
Gdansk, Poland
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Why?
New Year's Gdansk is a lot of fun. You should definitely come here if you love food. In Gdansk, they believe that the more you eat, the better your next year will be.
Things to do?
Have a good meal at Wigilia, of course, and then go and get a good drink at Skwer Kosciuszki, and then have a good dance at the Walrus club.
The most festive streets of the city are Dluga and Pl. Teatralna.
Where to stay?
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Why?
Amsterdam is often called the city of love, and if you want to celebrate New Year in a romantic setting, then this is a great choice.
Things to do?
New Year's Amsterdam surprises. In addition to organized walks in public places like the Rembrandtplein, Nieumarkt, Museumplein and Dam Square, Amsterdam hosts many impromptu “intimate” parties that you can join. And if you want to celebrate the New Year in a crowd of happy people, then you should go to the above streets.
Of course, it will not do without festive fireworks. Most best view traditionally from bridges, when you can see the lights not only in the sky, but also their reflection on the water surface.
Take a glass of champagne and local delicacies from street vendors, and make a wish with everyone to the chimes. And then go to any bar, club or restaurant to continue the celebration.
Stockholm, Sweden
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Why?
Christmas in Sweden is celebrated in a very relaxed atmosphere, but on New Year's in Stockholm they come off with might and main.
Things to do?
Despite the fact that the Swedes have a northern country, they still prefer to celebrate the New Year on the street. So eat some delicious seafood at some good restaurant, and then head towards Skansen to see the most New Year's Stockholm. The New Year has traditionally been celebrated here since 1895. At midnight some famous Swede will recite the poem "Ring Out, Wild Bells" to the accompaniment of fireworks.
After midnight, after walking around, drinking champagne and hugging the Swedes, go to a club or bar. As a rule, they work until 3-4 in the morning.
If you want to celebrate the New Year in quiet and romantic surroundings, head to Lake Malaren.
When you have free time, go see the local City hall, Sodermalm, Fjallgatan and Monteliusvagen, they really deserve a visit.
Where to stay?
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Why?
On New Year's Eve, daylight in Reykjavik lasts only 4 hours, which means that locals are happy to illuminate everything around with bonfires, bright lanterns and garlands. Which turns New Year's Reykjavik into a fairytale town.
Things to do?
Burn together with local residents bonfires as a symbol of burning the troubles of the old year. There is no official part of the holiday and local residents let fireworks. On New Year's Eve, about 200,000 people take to the streets and half an hour before midnight the sky is colored with lights.
For the best observation position, head to Perlan or Landakotskirkja Church.
After the festivities, many go to clubs and bars. Because Icelanders leave their homes to celebrate the New Year relatively late, then they celebrate until the morning. Stretch out until 5am and you'll see locals queuing up to get drunk and eat hot dogs. Many go to the hot springs to improve their health.
Helsinki and Lapland, Finland
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Why?
The most popular Santa Claus in the world lives in Finland. It is here that the atmosphere of the New Year's miracle is felt very brightly. If you want to celebrate the New Year with children, then choose Finland.
Things to do?
First, decide on a place of celebration: Helsinki or Lapland?
The main holiday of the country takes place in Helsinki, on the Senate Square. Local residents gather here to drink champagne, listen to the mayor's congratulatory speech, watch a festive concert and tell fortunes on small tin horseshoes.
In Finland, fireworks are allowed to be launched for only 8 hours, so the Finns come off with might and main, painting the sky with colorful lights, and the air with pops and the smell of gunpowder.
Tours to Europe for the New Year are deservedly popular! No wonder! Many people want to spend the New Year and Christmas outside the home, in a pleasant atmosphere, and a large number of opportunities for departing from Moscow becomes an additional bonus. You can travel by bus, plane or train. We will be happy to help you plan the best route. It can include just one European country, or several. We offer both short-term and long-term tours on New Year's Eve.
The main benefits of a European New Year holiday
New Year's Eve in Europe - unforgettable vacation! It will allow you to get a lot of positive emotions. A change of scenery will benefit both adults and children. You can go on a trip with the whole family, friends and colleagues.
For everyone, we are ready to provide:
- interesting excursion programs;
- active entertainment;
- opportunities to visit truly those places that you have always dreamed of visiting.
It won't be boring for sure! The variety of tours will provide the widest opportunities for choosing the right one!
On New Year's Eve, every European country is changing. Festive illumination appears on the streets, fairs open on squares, residents and guests of the city are delighted with original programs and even real carnivals. You can simply walk around the city, visit cafes and restaurants, participate in master classes. And of course, a New Year's tour (including Christmas Eve) will not be complete without visiting various attractions. Bus tours are unique. In one trip, they allow you to visit a ski resort, and several capitals, and many small towns and villages! New emotions and beautiful objects await you everywhere.
In Helsinki, for example, you will see the Senate Square and the Cathedral, the church in the rock, the buildings of the local parliament and the university. In the winter capital of Poland, Zakopane, you can get acquainted with the picturesque wooden architecture and learn a lot about the peculiar Guralian folklore. In winter, you can ride here alpine skiing or snowboarding. Dresden has magnificent palaces and numerous museums, panoramic views from the Elbe and the famous art gallery. In Krakow, you will see the famous church with the largest altar in Europe. In Amsterdam, you will visit the central square, admire the houses of the Dutch patricians, stroll along the endless picturesque embankments and enjoy the special atmosphere of a free, unforgettable city. Our excursions are not limited only to the objects listed on the site. During the Christmas holidays, you can go wherever you want. For an additional fee, the program can include visits to any attractions. At the same time, you will be accompanied by an experienced guide. With it, you will discover a Europe that you do not know exactly. Mysteries await you on any tour! You will learn about the legends of Europe, its castles hidden from prying eyes and other objects.
However, let's not talk about everything! Check out all the offers and choose the one that's right for you! Excursion tours to Europe are really amazing, and their prices are not as high as they might seem at first glance. Moreover, we are always ready to help you cut costs. Our company regularly offers discounts and holds various promotions.
Contact us! Tours to Europe will make an indelible impression on everyone! You will definitely want to repeat the trip at another time of the year. We are ready to help you in organizing your trip in summer, autumn or spring. Just tell the manager about all your holiday wishes.
Christmas holidays are a time of miracles and the fulfillment of all desires. Wanting to spend these holidays in an unusual and fun way, many are thinking about a trip to Europe. This is not surprising, because the European traditions of celebrating Christmas are one of the brightest and most interesting. So where can you go for Christmas in 2017, where they offer an interesting and inexpensive vacation to our citizens? Most popular destinations at reasonable prices.
When we think about where to go for Christmas in Europe, many of us come up with Paris, London, Venice, Rome and other most famous European tours. However, holidays in these areas are not cheap at all. Especially if you travel with the whole family. Of course, if you book a tour today, you can save a lot, but still be prepared for the fact that prices in these cities for the Christmas holidays will be high.
In order to go to Europe for Christmas 2017 and not go broke, you just need to move away from the beaten standards and consider other tours for the trip. Many countries of the European Union can offer high-quality interesting vacations at quite reasonable prices.
Czech Republic
Not sure where to go for Christmas? Prague is a city that you must visit at least once in your life. An unforgettable experience will be presented by majestic castles, narrow stone-paved streets, ancient architecture and many attractions. On Christmas Day Prague wears a festive outfit. Thousands of lights, Christmas trees, fairs and festivities - that's what awaits you in one of the most beautiful cities the world. Tours to the Czech Republic are relatively inexpensive, it is better to go here with the whole family, because it will be fun for everyone here.
The Czech Republic has its own customs of celebrating Christmas. So, for example, the main dish of the Christmas table is traditionally carp. It is fried or baked in the oven, garnished with herbs and served with vegetables. The favorite drink of Czechs for Christmas is, of course, mulled wine.
It will warm you on a frosty evening and bring the atmosphere of a light holiday to every home.
In the Czech Republic, Santa Claus cannot do without, only his name is Mikulas, and he comes to the children with his daughter Snezhinka. If you are traveling on vacation with children, be sure to visit the local Christmas tree for the pageant. The kids will love it.
Latvia
Where else can you go for Christmas in Europe? Of course to Latvia. Riga will greet you with the friendliness of the locals, delicious food and beautiful sights. It's a pleasure to come here with your family! As elsewhere during the Christmas holidays, fairs, festivities and theatrical performances are held here.
The main dish on the Christmas table is smoked meat. There are a lot of recipes for its preparation and in every home it is prepared in a special way. This treat can be tasted in a restaurant or at the fair, traditional cider or mulled wine is served with the meat.
The peculiarity of this holiday in Latvia is that both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas are celebrated here. Therefore, you can schedule the tour at a convenient time for you. In recent years, tours to Latvia have been gaining popularity. For this reason, you need to book a hotel and buy tickets in advance.
Poland
If you haven't decided where to go for Christmas 2017 yet, Poland might be a great option for you. Warsaw is famous for its medieval architecture, many attractions, hospitality of the locals and a rich Christmas entertainment program.
Poles love noisy and enchanting shows. Therefore, during the New Year and Christmas celebrations, an atmosphere of fun and celebration reigns here in every corner. Thousands of people come out on the streets of Warsaw and Krakow to organize contests, theatrical processions, fireworks and folk amusements.
For those who value solitude and silence, Poland at Christmas 2017 awaits ski resort Zakopane. There is excellent service, comfortable rooms and clean air. It is important to know that traveling here with your family is much cheaper than other European resorts, and therefore the tour must be booked in advance.
Hungary
Where better to go with the whole family for Christmas 2017? Undoubtedly, a trip to Hungary will not leave you indifferent. Tours to Hungary became popular only a few years ago. This distinctive country today attracts more and more tourists for the Christmas holidays. And this is not surprising, because the Hungarians really know how to have fun on the holidays!
As in the Czech Republic, carp is the main Christmas treat. According to the Hungarians, if you put a few Christmas carp scales in your wallet, they will attract money for a whole year. Therefore, do not be surprised if you see these very scales in the wallets of local residents, well, do not forget to take a few scales for yourself, it will suddenly work.
If you want an unforgettable experience in Hungary, head to Lake Heviz.
In January, you can safely swim here, because the water warms up to 25 degrees.
This lake has no analogues in the world.
In Budapest, the capital of Hungary, Christmas 2017 can be a lot of fun. The whole city is shining with Christmas lights, performances and shows are held everywhere, and fairs with traditional food unfold on the streets.
Romania
Where else would you like to go for Christmas 2017? Tours to Romania are a profitable vacation for the whole family. Romania is one of the cheapest countries in the European Union. It is not expensive to rest here, and European service and a rich entertainment program will contribute to an excellent vacation. Tours to Romania can be purchased today, and they are not expensive at all.
Do you want to find yourself in the homeland of Count Dracula and see medieval castles? Then you are in Transylvania. It is here that the famous Dracula's castle is located, but in addition to this gloomy vampire lair there are many other architectural monuments that are so unique that they are protected by UNESCO.
This trip can be so impressive for you and your family that you will want to come here more than once. The friendliness of local residents and delicious traditional dishes will melt the hearts of the most discerning tourists. Christmas is celebrated here cheerfully and noisily, the streets of the cities are filled with tourists and locals. A huge number of souvenir shops, small restaurants and attractions will not make you bored throughout your vacation.
Christmas tours to Bulgaria
If these options did not inspire you, and the question of where to go for the Christmas holidays in 2017 is still relevant, pay attention to Bulgaria. Tours to Bulgaria are in demand all year round. It is really pleasant to relax here. The cordiality of the local population surprises, and the abundance of attractions will allow you to learn a lot of new and interesting things. It should be noted that Bulgaria is an Orthodox country, and therefore Christmas is especially important here.
Pork baked with sauerkraut can be distinguished from the traditional Bulgarian Christmas dishes. If you have been to Bulgaria and have not tried this dish, you urgently need to return there. Christmas in this country is a real fairy tale. It is here that you can witness real carols, national rituals, and taste the incredible local cuisine.
If you come to celebrate Christmas here, it is better to stay here and for New Year... New Year's Eve in Bulgaria is celebrated as brightly and cheerfully as Christmas. Grandiose fireworks, fancy-dress processions, numerous fun and entertainment, and this is far from full list entertainment activities that night.
European tour
If you can't decide where to go for Christmas 2017 and you want to visit several countries at once, a European tour is what you need! Today tour operators can offer a lot of interesting tours that cover the most interesting European cities. However, it is better to order them today, because the demand for them is increasing every day. Take your pick and pack your bags, you will remember this Christmas for years to come!
Well, for those who cannot afford long journeys, you can go to one of the cities of our country. In recent years, we have celebrated Christmas beautifully and cheerfully. Where to go for Christmas 2017 in our country? You can choose an excursion program in St. Petersburg or Moscow, go to historical places or just walk along the native streets of your city. The main thing is to spend this holiday with your family and enjoy all the light and good that this day brings.
