The most beautiful places in the world on New Year's Eve. Beautiful cities where you can celebrate the New Year. The sequence of the New Year in Russia

11 ideas on how to celebrate Christmas and New Year- 2020 in Europe. Cities and countries where you can celebrate holidays are interesting!

New Year is a fabulous time, and even if you haven’t believed 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 recommend celebrating the New Year in Europe - in an atmosphere of antiquity and magic.

It's not easy to choose where exactly to go for Christmas and New Year 2020. We offer 11 countries where you can have a great time 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 before your trip.

About prices in the article. Hotels - per double room in New Year's Eve. Tours are for two people. Flights are for one person in both directions. We are considering flights from Moscow. We indicated 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°C, and there is a lot of snow. People come to Finland for solitude and winter's tale. Rent a cottage and spend your New Year holidays active recreation- skiing and snowmobiling, for example. Admire, explore 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. St. Petersburg residents 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, shining lights are installed on the Old Town Square main tree. There is a fair, tourists and locals walk, eat almonds fried in spices, delicious trdelniki and drink mulled wine and honey. Read: and.

The weather in Prague at the end of December is good: during the day it can be slightly above 0°C, at night - up to −5°C. There is not always snow cover.

Tours to Prague for 7 nights for the New Year you can buy from only 65 thousand rubles.

Flights. A flight for the New Year 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 above. New Year's dinner in a restaurant will cost 100-170 € per person.

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If you want to celebrate New Year 2020 inexpensively in Europe, go to Cyprus. In winter it is warm there, about +15...+20°C. and see the whole island while it’s not hot and there are no tourists.

New Year's holidays on the island last from December 23 to January 6. IN major cities There are performances, dances, and the Christmas tree is decorated. However, for the most part, New Year and Christmas are family holidays, and after two in the morning the streets are already quiet.

Tours to Cyprus during the New Year holidays in 2020 for 7 nights cost from 60 thousand rubles.

Flights Moscow - Larnaca and back cost from 13 thousand rubles and above.

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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 fun 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 year in Germany is usually pleasant, from 0 to –4°C, and snow does not always fall.

Tours for 4 nights they cost from 60 thousand rubles for two.

Flights. A flight from Moscow to 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 dinner in a restaurant costs approximately 100-200 € per person. Find out which ones.

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Montenegro, Budva

Where to inexpensively celebrate New Year 2020 and Christmas? Tourists recommend going to Montenegro (namely Budva or Podgorica). The ski resorts Kolasin and Zabljak are also popular.

Locals usually celebrate midnight with family or friends, and then go out into the street. Traditionally, performances, fireworks and concerts take place in city centers. The weather is changeable and there are rains. There is snow and cold in the mountains, and about +10°C on the coast.

Tours vacations to Montenegro 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

New Year's traditions in Greece 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 celebration of the holiday, go to clubs. Tourists prefer to relax in Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki or Athens. As in Montenegro, the weather is changeable, but warm, about +12...+15°C.

Tours for the Christmas and New Year 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 Chalkidiki (for example, Sarti) - from 24 €. Find out which ones.

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Italy, Rome

To have a fun New Year 2020, you need to go to Italy. Locals They love New Year and Christmas very much and celebrate them on a grand scale. In addition, you can relax in the country relatively inexpensively.

Cities popular with tourists for celebrating the holiday are, and. How to mark? Choose original ways: in thermal baths and spas, in medieval castles and villas, cruise. Good idea- go to .

Tours cheap travel to Italy for New Year and Christmas. For example, in Rimini for 7-8 nights - only from 56 thousand rubles. And trips 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. Night in double room in a 3* hotel in Rome - from 50 € and above 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 New Year 2020 if not to the most romantic city in Europe? There are illuminations everywhere, Christmas markets (the best are on the Champs Elysees and in the Défense quarter). The aromas of hot wine and roasted chestnuts waft through the streets. Try foie gras, choucroute, maroon glace and fondue. True, the weather is not impressive: it rarely snows, the temperature is up to +5°C, it is quite damp and it can drizzle.

Tours. 5-night packages to Paris and Cote d'Azur cost from 80 thousand rubles for two.

Flights. A flight from Moscow to Paris and back costs about 16 thousand rubles.

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Türkiye, Istanbul

Many people go to Istanbul for the winter holidays: here good service and a variety of recreational opportunities. New Year is not celebrated as such - it is a holiday for tourists. However, the city is beautifully decorated, and hotels, clubs and restaurants offer entertainment.

You can celebrate New Year's Eve on the Galata Bridge, on Istiklal Street, in a hotel, in a club, on a ship, and so on. But dedicate your vacation to the sights - read our big one.

Tours. In addition to Istanbul, you can fly on holiday for the New Year to the resorts: Antalya, Alanya, Side, Kemer and others. Vouchers for 5 nights cost from 58 thousand rubles.

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Latvia, Riga

The New Year holidays in Riga are long: both Catholic and Orthodox Christmas is celebrated. A good reason to go to the capital of Latvia! As in other European countries, preparations for Christmas and New Year begin well in advance, around the end of November - beginning of December. The city is gradually “coming to life” with garlands and decorations, main square The Christmas tree is put up and the fair begins. The New Year 2020 itself 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 pleasant: the medieval city is covered in a white shroud, and there may be a slight frost.

Tours. New Year's tour packages to Riga for 4-5 nights cost from 56 thousand rubles.

Flights. To during the period winter holidays to fly to Riga from Moscow and back, you will have to pay 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 dinner in a restaurant will cost 50-100 € per person, but you can look for cheaper places.

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UK, London

Christmas and New Year in London are fabulous: shop windows are beautifully decorated, garlands are hung, fairs with souvenirs and delicacies are open, Christmas carols are sung. Fireworks are set off over the Thames and the chimes of Big Ben strike twelve times at midnight.

Those who want to plunge into a Christmas fairy tale at least for a short time prefer to celebrate the New Year in Europe. The flight here is quite short, so it is relatively inexpensive. If you are still suffering from the agony of choice, I offer you my TOP 10 places to celebrate the New Year in Europe.
— Prague. This city firmly occupies the top position as most popular place to celebrate Christmas and New Year. And all because it’s like you’re in a fairy tale. Medieval streets and castles, street performances... And if you are lucky and there is snow during your visit, the feeling of magic happening around you is simply inevitable!

— Paris. The capital of France has forever earned its reputation as a city of lovers. I recommend going here with your significant other. Having slightly frozen after romantic walks, it will be no less romantic to sit in local cafes with a cup of coffee.

— Istanbul. Former Constantinople is beautiful at any time of the year. In addition, it is relatively warm here that you can even walk along the Bosphorus by boat. And cozy local hookah cafes will make your evenings unique!

— Lucerne. This small Swiss town on the shore of a beautiful lake will be a real discovery even for a seasoned traveler. Yes, a holiday here is not cheap, but it is worth it. In Lucerne you understand that this is a real fairy tale!

— Transylvania, Romania. Favorite place fans of the famous Count Dracula. Under the snow, the forests and castles of Transylvania acquire a special, ominous mystery. If you are one of those who like to tickle your nerves, this option is for you.

— Budapest. The capital of Hungary has risen sharply in the ranking of the most popular cities in Europe in recent years. Tourists who have already visited the main capitals are heading to Budapest. After all, here a noisy celebration of the most popular holiday can be combined with luxurious spa treatments in local baths.

— Amsterdam will ideal place New Year's Eve for young people and people who love entertainment. Sin City truly never sleeps. If you try hard, the trip can be quite cheap - book accommodation in one of the many hostels and eat in Arabic cafes.

— Riga. If you still think this is one of the places post-Soviet space, then you are very mistaken. Riga is a beautiful and very European city. In addition, we are so close to us that you can even get here by train.

— Oslo. An excellent opportunity to spend the New Year holidays in a traditional European setting. It'll have it all - fine dining, holiday attractions, Christmas sales, and even snow!

And one more piece of advice: when going to Europe for the New Year, you can plan your trip so that you can see as many interesting things as possible in a few days. For example, having celebrated the New Year in Prague, you can go to Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Warsaw... As they say, if you wish :)

Are you choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for a New Year's holiday in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries Oh.

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 inexpensive options- at least there will be something to compare prices with.

For all directions the cost is indicated 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:

1. Where to relax for New Year 2020 in Europe
2. Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
3. Where to go to New Year's holiday at 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.

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's 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. So if you want to look New Year's Europe at the right time - it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

Most best option– 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.

Don't forget that to visit most European countries A Schengen visa is required - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

So, TOP 9 countries where to go for New Year 2020 in Europe.

France

Perhaps the most romantic place to go for New Year 2020 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at the Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.

You can 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 skating rink, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris – great place, where you can go for New Year with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. You can also celebrate New Year's Eve there: special performances are organized, 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 New Year, then ticket prices start from 16,100 rubles. Search tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3,000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4* and Hotel Mistral 3* hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper 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).

Netherlands

One of the most popular destinations, where Europeans go for the New Year - Amsterdam. During New Year's holidays the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, New Year's fairs are held on the streets, and sales are held in shopping centers.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 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 →

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.

Flights. 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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Czech Republic

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 even 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.

Germany

New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. Some of the most popular cities for celebrating the New Year are Cologne, Munich, and Berlin.

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!

Flights. 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 →

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. For the New Year inexpensive hotels Can't find it in London. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts they 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 →

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.

Flights. 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 →

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 worth choosing one of major cities – Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.

If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but you have the 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.

Flights. 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.

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.

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 has a lot to offer good options rest.

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.

Flights. 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 reviews 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).

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 rest of the days can be spent on ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →

Hotels. In the city itself, 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).

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’s 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 housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, for example the Radisson hotel chain (from 9,000 rubles).

Kazan

A good option where to go inexpensively for 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.

Flights. 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 those where a vacation will cost a pretty penny.

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. Nice place there will be both Bangkok and beach resorts Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

In Bangkok the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but most cool place the area in front is considered shopping center Central World, where thousands of people gather to count down last seconds of the passing 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.

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.

It's worth coming here for beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxing in the SPA. In winter, the Maldives has wonderful weather with warm sun and blue sea.

Flights. 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.

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.

Flights. 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 1000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5000-10000 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.

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.

Flights. 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 relax in Cuba on a New Year's holiday in 2020 for a price starting from 62,900 rubles per person.

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.

Flights. 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.

How to relax for the New Year cheaper

1. The most important thing is 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.
2. 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.
3. 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!

New Year in the company of a cat and a TV, of course, promises unbridled fun, but still there is an alternative to this option. Why not see some New Year's show of countries of the world, where the celebration covers the whole city, and you can feel like a part of it?

Yes, New Year's program exists in every, even the most remote village, but only in some places this program can turn into a real extravaganza. If you are ready to spend this year and meet next year in full swing, then this list will come in handy for you.

New York

On the eve New Year's Eve New York There simply isn’t a place that doesn’t offer you something interesting. Firstly, you can visit many performances: The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, etc. Visit Broadway, look at one of large quantity musicals that are presented to a huge audience, look at the Empire State Building, see the most famous and huge skating rink near the Rockefeller Center and maybe even skate there.

Stop by one of the oversized department stores, such as Barneys, Bloomingdales, Bergdorf, in order to sit on Santa's lap and whisper your deepest wish to him. Well, be sure to be at 6 p.m. Times Square, to see how a huge luminous crystal hour descends from the sky (or from a skyscraper), which will touch the ground at exactly 12 o'clock, when the New Year comes.

Las Vegas

If people come to NYC for a real holiday, a fairy tale and soulfulness, then everyone comes here in search of adventure, wild discos where they can have a blast and, of course, in order to lose a couple of millions in the casino. provides an ideal opportunity to visit the most unreal shows of world stars, because this is where they take place with the greatest scope and intricacy. And on New Year’s Day, the largest party takes place here, which occupies an area of ​​6.5 km and stretches from Mandeley Bay Resort to the Stratosphere, the latter, by the way, offers a wonderful view of the city and a fireworks show that literally tears up the sky at the onset of 12 o’clock .

Rio de Janeiro

New Year in Brazil has a bright national color. Millions of locals, along with tourists, dress in the white robes that were once worn by the priestesses of the Candomblé religion (a religion that Latin America brought by African-American slaves and which is based on the worship of elemental spirits) and gather on Copacabana beach. Exactly at midnight, this entire procession throws flowers to the coastal waves, honoring sea ​​goddess Yemaya, the patroness of women, who is somewhat reminiscent of our Diva Mary.

And after this event, everyone leaves to celebrate the New Year itself with all the traditional attributes: fireworks, champagne, concerts, dances and carnivals.

London

On December 31, most Londoners, mixed with tourists, pour out into the streets, filling the banks of the Thames and Trafalgar Square in anticipation of Big Ben counting down. About 10 minutes before the New Year, a light show begins over the Thames, accompanied by a thousand fireworks, and then the eyes of all the inhabitants of London are directed towards the London Eye, where fireworks spinning in the sky are accompanied by loud British music, which can be heard in every corner of the city.

Paris

New Year's Eve transforms Paris from the “city of lights” into the “city of fireworks”. If the whole festive sacrament in London takes place near Big Ben, then in Paris all the young people gather on the Champs Elysees to watch the local symbol - the Eiffel Tower - explode with thousands of fireworks, accompanying it all with kisses and real champagne. You can have a more romantic experience by booking a cruise on the Seine, where you can watch the show in a more secluded and relaxed atmosphere. And if you don’t have anyone to go on a cruise with, and the unbridled French youth somehow doesn’t inspire you, then you can enjoy the New Year’s show in Montmartre, where the atmosphere is calmer and the view is no worse.

Madrid

New Year in Spain differs in one particularly tradition. All townspeople and guests gather in Puerta del Sol, one of the oldest and most emblematic squares in Spain. But, instead of having time to drink champagne before the clock strikes 12, the Spaniards must have time to eat 12 grapes, which symbolize the 12 months of the year. Well, after the main clock of the country announces that the New Year has arrived, a mega fireworks show, street processions and carnivals begin.

Toronto

In order to meet New Year in Canada there are two options. The first one will go to Niagara Falls . There is something to see there: at night, the waterfall along its entire perimeter is illuminated with multi-colored lights, creating a rainbow effect, and at midnight a pyrotechnic show begins, accompanied by a live musical orchestra. For those who are afraid of the cold and water, there is another option - to join hundreds of thousands of Canadians in Toronto's main square - Nathan Phillips, where every year world stars give a free concert, and fireworks hurt the sky as passionately as at Niagara Falls.

Tokyo

It's time to move a little to the East and see what's happening there on New Year's Eve. Here the New Year is calmer than, for example, in European capitals, and many may even find it a bit boring. There are no such crowds of people as in Times Square, but huge queues to temples. On the New Year itself, the Japanese release hundreds of thousands of balloons and lanterns from the sky, where they attach notes with their dreams and wishes for the next year. But, on January 2, the gates to the imperial palace open, which everyone can visit. By the way, this opportunity happens only 2 times a year.

Christmas Island

If you can’t wait to be first in everything, including celebrating the New Year, then you have a direct path to Christmas Island. This island is named after one holiday, but is the first in the world to celebrate another - New Year. Here it is unusual, since instead of snow there is sand, and instead of cold the temperature is 22-25 degrees Celsius. But, to each his own, after all, there are people who dream of not playing in the snow on New Year’s, but, for example, diving into the water with scuba gear, isn’t that an option?

Sydney

It's far away far away kingdom also has its own traditions and advantages in celebrating everyone’s beloved and anticipated New Year. The place where all Australians and their guests gather is Sydney Harbor Bridge and building Opera House. This is where the incredible begins New Year's show, which is accompanied by a light, music and pyrotechnic show, acrobatic performances in the air and even dancing by an entire flotilla of illuminated boats.

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New Year is a holiday associated with fireworks, concerts, parties, carnivals, and champagne. If you want to go on vacation on the last day of the year and celebrate the next year in a special atmosphere, you will certainly need this list of cities where celebrations are held on a special scale.

New York

In terms of the scale of the celebration, it is extremely difficult for other cities to compete with New York: millions of people annually gather in the square to listen to performances by famous musicians and watch the traditional descent of a huge crystal ball. All this is accompanied free food and unlimited drinks. If you manage to get to such a celebration, you are guaranteed to get the most vivid emotions!

Rio de Janeiro

Rio is famous for its carnivals, beaches and flawless sand, as well as magnificent mountain views. On New Year's Eve, huge parties are held here, attracting up to two million people. In addition, there is also a traditional religious festival in which it is customary to throw flowers into the water to ensure good luck for the next year. Everything is accompanied by music, dancing, champagne. It is customary to dress in white, which also brings good luck. At midnight, colorful fireworks are launched from ships at sea.

Las Vegas

On New Year's Eve there are practically no cars in this city - the street with popular casinos is closed to traffic and turns into a platform for street parties, live musical performances, laser show. Already at six in the evening people begin to gather. All bars and hotels offer a variety of entertainment and shows, and at midnight fireworks are launched from seven rooftops of tall buildings. If you want to have fun like never before, head to Vegas!

Sydney

Sydney is one of the first capitals in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve, and it's also the city that hosts the most incredible fireworks display over the bay. It emphasizes the beauty of the bridge and the Opera building (main photo), reflected in the water surface. Everything is accompanied air shows, illuminated boat parades and other events. Try to book your ticket in advance or reserve a table at a restaurant with a view because Sydney is extremely popular.

Bangkok

Bangkok isn't just a destination, it's a place where you can choose from a whole range of New Year's Eve options. The most popular solution is central square, where people gather to watch a light show and concert. Some cafes and restaurants offer rooftop tables with great views. You can sip champagne and watch the fireworks as thousands of people count down the seconds together.

Paris

This is a unique city of romance, which becomes even more beautiful on New Year's Day, when there is a light show on the Eiffel Tower. If you prefer something a little more private, you can go for a gourmet dinner at the restaurant. There are dances in the streets with champagne and chocolate.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles offers exclusive Hollywood parties with music, food, comedy shows and more. In addition, there are many clubs here that are also worthy of attention.

Miami

Located in Miami best clubs, and it’s incredibly warm there. If you want to celebrate New Year on the beach, this is your choice.

Reykjavik

The beautiful Icelandic city is decorated with lights on New Year's Eve. Local residents are sure that this helps burn away the problems of the past year. They sing and gather around bonfires, and at midnight there are fireworks.

Dubai

Where else to enjoy the holiday if not at the tall building in the world! Admire the luxurious Burj Khalifa as it hosts a magnificent fireworks display.