New Year's holidays on the streets of the city. Where to celebrate the New Year, in what places? How to celebrate New Year's holiday in a fun and unusual way? New Year abroad – prices

Of course, getting to see “The Nutcracker” on December 31 is not the easiest task, but if you’re lucky (or if you dealt with the issue in advance), then you are guaranteed a fabulous evening and a festive mood on New Year’s Eve. The incomparable ballet fairy tale is presented at the Bolshoi on the Historical Stage at 12-00, 14-00 and 19-00.

NEW YEAR AT THE GUM skating rink

All the main events for the New Year in Moscow 2018, as always, will unfold. The classic scenario - go ice skating at the skating rink, watch fireworks in the very center of the capital and go for a walk along the decorated streets - has never let anyone down.

Christmas Brunch and New Year's Eve Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel

The main hotel of the capital invites you to spend time with family and loved ones at a luxurious Christmas brunch on Sunday, December 24, 2017. A festive buffet line has been created especially for this, which will feature a traditional assortment of dishes and Christmas treats from Italian chefs. You can enjoy oysters, crabs, pancakes with caviar and freshly baked waffles to the accompaniment of live music.

Four Seasons Moscow offers to celebrate the most memorable night of the year at the Quadrum restaurant. Chef Elias Kaskili will surprise guests with a five-course New Year's menu, and champagne will flow all night. A performance by a jazz band and a vibrant dance show will ensure a good mood. Guests will also be entertained by a professional presenter and a magician with micromagic. A professional photographer will work throughout the night to capture the most unforgettable moments of the evening.

Another option is to celebrate the New Year in the Silk Lounge. Here guests can enjoy a festive buffet with Kamchatka crabs, fresh Italian cheeses, oysters and unlimited soft drinks.

NEW YEAR AT SWISSOTEL RED HILLS

Another answer to the question “Where to celebrate New Year 2018 in Moscow?” - Acapella restaurant at the Swissotel Red Hills. After New Year's dinner, guests will be invited to go up to the hotel's 29th floor to the panoramic room to admire the fireworks display. Until the morning, all those gathered will be entertained with live performances of jazz and blues. Those who wish can stay at the hotel and spend the morning in the pool, sauna or jacuzzi.

Party Like a Russian at The Ritz-Carlton

“Olivier” salad, pancakes with caviar, “Herring under a fur coat” - New Year 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow will be held in the best Russian traditions. Chef Yoann Bernard will prepare a special menu in the style of the Russian New Year. The gala dinner will be held in the O2 Lounge, which offers beautiful views of Red Square and where you can watch the fireworks. The hotel's special New Year's offer also includes the opportunity to relax after the holiday in one of the rooms and have breakfast on January 1 at Café Russe until 16:00.

NEW YEAR IN THE STYLE OF THE FILM “SORCERERS” AT THE HOTEL “BALCHUG KEMPINSKI MOSCOW”

The Baltschug Kempinski Moscow Hotel offers several scenarios for meeting 2018, united by a single style in the spirit of the film “The Magicians”. The first option is the “Library” hall, which offers a direct view of Red Square and the Kremlin chimes. Another one is New Year's dinner, which will be served at the Baltschug Grill restaurant, the Kranzler cafe and the Lobby Lounge bar. Guests with children are welcome to a special children's New Year with a round dance around the tree, a fabulous performance and gifts. Chef Maxim Maksakov will be responsible for the festive menu. After dinner, you have the opportunity to stay in a hotel room, where you can order a special set menu. From 9 am to 1 pm on January 1, the hotel will serve a “Kremlin” breakfast. By the way, you can order it separately from the New Year’s program. The New Year's offer also includes free access to the Baltschug health club with a swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna.

IV NEW YEAR'S GRAND BALL "PRINCESS OF MONACO" AT THE METROPOL HOTEL

Probably the largest New Year 2018 celebration in Moscow will take place at the Metropol Hotel. For the fourth year in a row, a ball in the spirit of Monaco of the last century will be held here on New Year's Eve. The symphony and jazz orchestras will be responsible for the musical atmosphere. The festive dinner will begin with an aperitif in the form of champagne and oysters, and will continue with signature dishes by the chef of the hotel restaurant Andrey Shmakov. In addition, guests of the ball will have the opportunity to win a special prize from the casino - a trip for two to the principality. Throughout the ballroom night, there will be a play area for children in a separate room.

New Year in the style of the series “Game of Thrones” at the restaurant “Turandot”

For Game of Thrones fans, the ideal place to celebrate the New Year is the Turandot restaurant. The celebration of Ice and Fire will be prepared by the best chefs in Westeros, and at the entrance everyone will be treated to amber wine. The program includes performances by artists from King's Landing and musicians from the Stormlands. A special holiday program will be prepared for children. Dress code - costumes inspired by the characters of the series.

New Year's Eve at the Beluga restaurant

On December 31, the Beluga restaurant will host a double celebration: guests are invited to celebrate both New Year and Champagne Day at the same time. Therefore, in addition to traditional New Year’s salads and snacks with a modern interpretation, such as Olivier in stewed sterlet, they will be treated to “R” De Ruinart champagne. A nice bonus is jazz performed by the finalists of the show “The Voice” by the AG Band and a stunning view of Red Square.

Meeting the Snow Queen in ERWINRIVERSEAOREOCEAN

New Year's Eve at the Erwin restaurant. RiverSeaOcean has been named the most anticipated party of the year - the 2018 meeting will be held on an unprecedented scale: the role of Father Frost, who is also the host, will be played by TV presenter Timur Rodriguez, the “Snow Queen” will be Svetlana Loboda, whose concert will take place immediately after midnight, and the rock band Tarantinos will create the mood throughout the evening. Also, new iPhones and a Mini Cooper car will be raffled off among guests, and sled rides with blue-eyed huskies are provided for children.

Masquerade ball “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Smirnov mansion

The most mysterious New Year 2018 in Moscow will take place in the Smirnov mansion on Tverskoy Boulevard. The theme of the New Year's party will be the musical "The Phantom of the Opera", and the holiday itself will be held in the format of a masquerade ball. Compliance with the dress code is mandatory: evening dress for girls, tuxedo or dark suit with a shirt and bow tie or neckerchief for men. A mask is also a mandatory element of the image, but if you don’t have one, they will give you one at the entrance. The program includes a performance by the stars of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera” Evgeny Zaitsev, Tamara Kotova and Andrey Shkoldychenko.

Show-musical based on the fairy tale “The Snow Queen” and the cartoon “Frozen”

One of the brightest shows for the New Year 2018 in Moscow is a musical based on the famous fairy tale “The Snow Queen”. On the festive night, the “Sovereign Celebration House” will be turned into the castle of the Snow Queen or Elsa from the cartoon “Frozen”. The New Year's performance, with the participation of musical and ballet actors from the Bolshoi Theater, was prepared specifically for this event, and it will only be possible to see it on the festive night. After the premiere, finalists of the show “The Voice” Alexander Babenko and Alexandra Belyakova will appear on stage, and the evening will end with light and fire shows, dinner and dancing.

The New Year's weekend 2018 in Moscow, as well as in other cities of Russia, will begin on December 30 and will last until January 8 inclusive. Although, you will be able to feel the festive atmosphere from December 22nd. It is on this day that a series of ceremonial events starts in the capital. They will be deployed at 69 sites - in parks, museums, libraries, and other urban spaces. New Year's fairs and theatrical performances will be held here. 42 teams from Russian and European cities will show their skills.

Cultural New Year

Moscow museums and libraries have seriously prepared for the New Year. Not only have the staff of the institutions created many unique programs and excursions, but you can visit them completely free of charge. True, only from January 2 to 8.

New Year 2018 in the fresh air

According to good tradition, a large festival will unfold in Moscow on New Year 2018. Festive festivities will take place not only in central, but also in remote areas of the capital. Almost a thousand costume performances await you, most of which will take place on the Garden Ring. By the way, motorists should be more careful: this year Tverskaya Street will become pedestrian for three days - from December 31 to January 2, and will be blocked from Manezhnaya to Triumfalnaya Square. In addition to colorful show programs, there will be bright light installations.

City of Light

By the way, about illumination. They promise that on New Year 2018 Moscow will be visible from space and will literally become the brightest city in the world - the capital will be decorated with almost two thousand luminous art objects and decorative structures, the creation of which will take 20 million LEDs.

Firework

Festive will add color and brightness to Moscow New Year's Eve. True, to see it live, you will have to walk down the street until at least one in the morning. It is at this time that the first salvos will be fired. Three dozen sites will be used to launch fireworks.

How to celebrate New Year 2018?

The coming year will be more successful the more you comply with a certain dress code. If you follow these rules, we will tell you what to wear for the New Year 2018. When meeting a yellow earthen dog (hello to the eastern horoscope), we dress up, accordingly, in the most yellow tones. By the way, in Eastern philosophy this color is a symbol of constancy and wisdom. If this color does not suit you, you can simply make it not the main one, using only elements and decorations of this color.

I would like to celebrate the New Year this year differently than always: unusual, extraordinary, enchanting, so as to gain bright and long-lasting impressions for the next 365 days, and maybe longer.

Recently, many of our compatriots prefer to celebrate the New Year outside our vast homeland, however, in our country there are plenty of megacities and smaller cities, towns and resort areas where on New Year's Eve you can fabulously celebrate the onset of this wonderful and beloved holiday .

And Russian tour operators, wanting to help you make the best choice of place for the New Year holidays, are already working at full capacity on creating New Year tours aimed at both fans of extreme holiday options and fans of quiet celebrations with their families, children and close relatives.

If you, too, have already begun to wonder: “?”, then we invite you to familiarize yourself with our selection of places where you can fabulously celebrate the New Year and unforgettably spend the Christmas holidays without traveling abroad

The New Year's holiday in Moscow, near the main Christmas tree of the country, is, so to speak, a “classic of the genre.” Having made a choice in favor of the capital's New Year's tour, you will certainly be satisfied. After all, every year, on the eve of the New Year holiday, Moscow's Red Square turns into a fairyland, the queen of which, of course, is a festively decorated forest beauty.

It is she who becomes the central character of the holiday program, which includes:

trade fairs;
concert programs;
competitive competitions;
and many other festive events to entertain celebrating Muscovites and city guests.

At this time, the spirit of celebration and fun fills all Moscow squares, so no matter what part of the city you are in, you will never feel sad

If the role of a participant in folk festivities on New Year’s Eve does not appeal to you, you can celebrate the onset of New Year 2018 in one of the many Moscow establishments. Which one - choose based on your preferences.

The capital's restaurants, nightclubs and theaters will gladly open their doors for you on New Year's Eve to delight you with festive entertainment programs. Or, if you want, you can become a participant in the New Year's holiday performances, which are held at this time not only for children, but also for adults. And their palette is very wide, so everyone can choose a festive event to their liking: it has become a good metropolitan tradition to hold Christmas trees in the circus, on the water and even on the ice.

Saint Petersburg

The northern capital of the Russian Federation rightfully occupies second place in the ranking of the most enchanting places to celebrate the New Year within our homeland. St. Petersburg is a city with a unique atmosphere, which its guests can immerse themselves in when arriving in any of the twelve months of the year. However, on the occasion of the New Year holidays, the city of Petra dresses up in a festive, fabulous, unique outfit.

You can celebrate the New Year 2018 in the very center of St. Petersburg, having received indescribable pleasure from an enchanting laser show and a magnificent concert program with the participation of domestic and world stars of the music industry

And Vasilievsky Island will offer St. Petersburg residents and guests of the city to take part in the New Year's fair, meet the heroes of various fairy tales, and then get real pleasure from the grandiose fireworks show.

If you go to Palace Square on New Year’s Eve, you can take part in various competitions (for example, for the largest and most friendly round dance) with gifts and prizes, which have traditionally been held here for many years in a row.

You can spend the glorious New Year's days, both in the capital and in Northern Palmyra, both in the stalls of one of the city theaters, and at a restaurant table or in a hotel room. You can also become a participant in one of the festive balls, plunging, albeit briefly, into the atmosphere of an aristocratic society.

For those who prefer to celebrate the New Year in a family environment, it will be interesting to participate in festive performances side by side with the characters of your favorite cartoons.

Veliky Ustyug

The Russian official residence of Grandfather Frost is located in Veliky Ustyug. This is probably why the number of people wishing to spend New Year’s holidays here is growing every year.

It is here that tourists come from all over the Russian Federation, and these are not only mothers and fathers taking their children to see a real fairy tale, but also adults who want to plunge into the romance of childhood at least for a short time and believe in New Year's miracles. Here you will visit the magical mansion of Father Frost, walk along the path of fairy tales and can visit many more interesting places.

Neither children nor adults will get bored here, because in addition to a visit to the fairy-tale penates, you can:

have fun riding horses or reindeer harnessed to a sleigh;
write a letter to Grandfather Frost, telling about your deepest desires;
take part in traditional Russian folk winter fun.

Or you can simply have a great rest by renting an excellent cottage for a reasonable price, in close proximity to the magical residence of Father Frost, and stopping by a cozy restaurant or cafe, and then visiting a bar. Regardless of which establishment you choose, you will be offered the most interesting entertainment programs and delicious holiday menu dishes.

Baikal

If you decide to celebrate the new year on Baikal, then this event will be deposited in your memory in the form of warm and rosy memories for a long time. After all, this wonderful region has prepared a lot of varied and interesting entertainment for its guests. But, perhaps, the main advantage of Siberia is its unique and wondrous nature.

It is here that the deepest lake on our planet, Baikal, is located, which also rightfully holds the title of the cleanest lake on Earth. It is here that many vacationers flock to enjoy its beauty, as well as excellent infrastructure and a lot of entertainment for every taste and budget.

For example, you can take part in extreme races through the forests of Siberia by sitting behind the wheel of a jeep or ATV. And for those who like fishing, they offer an ice fishing trip. Well, if you prefer active types of recreation, you can take part in a hike to local attractions or enjoy sledding and skiing. In addition, here you can always take part in traditional Russian entertainment or in more familiar New Year's Eve events.

Absolutely everyone will enjoy a trip to Baikal: both children and adults. After all, even if extreme types of recreation are not for you, you certainly will not remain indifferent after getting acquainted with the nature of this wonderful region

Kamchatka

Another excellent and non-standard option for celebrating the New Year 2018 would be a trip to Kamchatka.

This is exactly the place where you can celebrate the onset of the New Year first on the planet, therefore, if you really want it, you can make a New Year’s wish not just once, but twice:

Kamchatka time;
according to the time zone of your place of residence.

The main advantage of this region is, of course, its unique nature. You definitely won’t find anything like this in any other corner of our planet. Only here you will have the opportunity to visit truly unique places, stroll through the Valley of Geysers, see majestic volcanoes with your own eyes and see bears frolicking in nature.

As for other entertainment, perhaps the most popular among tourists is swimming in geothermal springs. Just imagine how pleasant it is to plunge into hot water surrounded by snow and ice, contemplating the winter landscapes of Kamchatka nature.

You are guaranteed long lasting impressions after such a bath. And then you can taste exclusively Kamchatka exclusive delicacies: red fish, red caviar and other delicacies and delicacies.

Gold ring

Well, for lovers of Russian history and ancient architectural ensembles, the New Year's tour of the Golden Ring of Russia will certainly be interesting. As part of this festive tour, it is planned to visit Murom, Yaroslavl, Suzdal, Vladimir and other interesting places.

Therefore, each of your excursion days will be full of vivid emotions and new impressions, because you will visit a lot of historical and cultural monuments, some of which are even on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

However, the 2018 tour of the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia is not limited to visiting historical places and telling stories about them.

Here, every city is ready to delight you with a lot of interesting entertainment, including:

horse-drawn sleigh rides;
participation in traditional Russian festivities;
visiting banquets with delicious dishes on the tables.

Such an excursion tour will give you the opportunity to visit many interesting places in a short period of time and have a great rest, gaining strength for the whole next year.

Krasnaya Polyana

Sochi ski resorts have always been extremely popular among tourists. However, after the city of Sochi hosted the Olympic Games, the level of development of infrastructure and tourist services here reached a qualitatively new level.

Now this resort boasts world-class ski slopes, hotel complexes with comfortable rooms and, of course, restaurants with an exquisite menu and a high level of service.

In addition, each of the local hotels is already preparing unique New Year's entertainment programs, and the main square, Rosa Khutor, invites all vacationers to take part in folk street festivities.

The main type of active recreation at this ski resort is the ski slope. And for snowboarders, this is a real paradise

Well, when, having walked around to your heart’s content, you want to refresh yourself, Sochi restaurants will warmly open their doors to you, the menu of which includes not only dishes from European cuisines, but also delicious dishes of Caucasian cuisine.

Kazan

Kazan is a beautiful city with an ancient history and the title of the “third capital” of Russia. It is in Kazan that you can not only see the most interesting historical and architectural monuments, but also celebrate the New Year 2018 in a very exciting way.

Every year, the city carefully prepares for the holiday influx of tourists and develops an enchanting holiday program with cheerful street festivities, a wide variety of entertainment and festive events for every taste.

Here they are ready to offer exciting excursion tours for curious tourists, and skiing at ski resorts for extreme sports enthusiasts. Guests of Kazan can also relax in the largest of Russian water parks - “Riviera” or have a relaxing time by booking a table in one of the Kazan restaurants and truly enjoying the delicious dishes of Tatar cuisine.

In order to celebrate the New Year 2018 in a truly enchanting and unforgettable way, it is not at all necessary to rush to distant lands, throwing away astronomical sums of your hard-earned money on overseas amusements. And Russian soil is full of beautiful and interesting places that can cause sincere surprise even among the most experienced tourists.

Therefore, no matter where you find yourself on New Year’s Eve, no matter in which Russian city you celebrate the New Year’s celebration: on Moscow’s Red Square or among the geysers of Kamchatka, you certainly won’t get bored and will stock up on bright and enchanting emotions for many years to come.

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

The article presents both places where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2020, and countries where vacation cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested in inexpensive options, at least you will have something to compare prices with.

For all destinations it is indicated how much an independent trip costs (airplane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of travel packages for New Year's dates are also shown.

Image source: © kiuko / flickr.com

The material is divided into three parts:

Where to relax for New Year 2020 in Europe
Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
Where to go on New Year's holiday on the sea

The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations for celebrating the New Year in Europe, Russia and warm countries - see the table below.

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 vouchers 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 provide detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

Detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as many others) can be found below.

Where to go for the New Year in Europe

Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree, holiday fairs, richly decorated shop windows and mass celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

Many European cities are preparing for the holidays already in November and early December, and in January huge sales begin in stores.

But please note: In Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. Therefore, if you want to see New Year's Europe at the very time, it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

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The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, returning at the beginning of the year. This way you will catch both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries - for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Do not forget that visiting most European countries requires a Schengen visa - its registration will cost 5,000-6,000 rubles.

So, TOP 9 countries where to go for 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 along the Seine. There is an ice skating rink under the Eiffel Tower, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris is a great place to go for New Year's 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).

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Netherlands

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

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Accommodation prices in the capital of the Netherlands during the New Year holidays start from 5,900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5 star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →

Photo: Amsterdam streets © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

Baltics

If you are looking for where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020, you can look at the Baltic capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.

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 other European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga, you can stay in a good 4-star hotel in the city center for only 4,300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but prices are about the same.

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In the photo: Christmas markets on the central square of Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Czech

If you are looking for where you can go on holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, so You can celebrate holidays here on a budget.

And in general, it’s hard to think of a more fabulous place to visit for New Year and Christmas - Prague in winter is amazing! On the Old Town Square, decorated with lights and illuminations, folk festivals are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31st, the more expensive it is. Find plane tickets to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels 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.

Photo: view of New Year's Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com

Germany

New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. 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 →

Photo: Christmas market in Germany © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

England

Christmas and New Year are celebrated noisily in London - the main festivities take place in Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.

After midnight, you can go to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But don't stay up until the morning, otherwise you'll miss out. London New Year's Day Parade is the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find tickets to London →

Hotels. You won't find inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices for cool hotels on the outskirts start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James’ Court Hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →

Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com

Finland

If you are looking for where to fly for New Year 2020 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.

Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their family, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

You can rent either a lonely house in the middle of the forest or a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what type of vacation is closer to you.

Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who are choosing where to go for New Year with children, we can recommend the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.

In Helsinki, the center of the festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate the holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.

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 →

Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com

Switzerland

Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow there (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.

If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy celebrations and festive fun you should choose one of the 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.

Photo: mulled wine is a mandatory attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Italy

One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and the New Year goes out to celebrate.

On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held in the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.

Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before your trip, we recommend reading about Prices for food and groceries in Italy.

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for New Year 2020 for a price starting from 13,500 rubles. Search for flights to Italy →

Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy; even on New Year’s holidays you can find good accommodation at prices starting from 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →

Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices for New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.

Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com

Where to celebrate New Year 2020 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020 in Russia? In general, the most budget-friendly holiday option for the New Year is not to go abroad, but to celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country can offer very good holiday options.

Saint Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, a concert is held on Palace Square, which ends with fireworks, and citizens 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 from 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 remaining days can be spent at ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

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

Hotels. In the city itself, during the holidays, you can rent a room in a good hotel for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, at Park Inn by Radisson. If you are traveling to Sochi to ski or snowboard, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start from 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).

Karelia

Another option for an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and somewhat resembles this country: you can celebrate the holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.

On other days, it is good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or engage in winter sports.

Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start from 8,000 rubles (round trip).

Hotels. Good 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 the New Year 2020 would be a holiday in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent architecture and many attractions.

With children you can visit the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays, or go skiing to 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 of these countries, winter is the very middle of the tourist season, and you can enter them without a visa.

We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and where a vacation will cost a pretty penny.

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. A good place to celebrate would be Bangkok and the beach resorts of Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

The holiday is celebrated everywhere in Bangkok, but the coolest place is the square in front of the Central World shopping center, where thousands of people gather to count down the 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 going here for a beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, and 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 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it just for fun? an option was discovered for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

The New Year is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter the Dominican Republic is one of the best countries for a beach holiday.

Cuba

Cuba has excellent weather and low prices in winter. 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 vacation in Cuba on a New Year's package 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 with its snow-white beaches and warm sea is very popular - it always receives good reviews from tourists, but is considered quite expensive. For a 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 beauty, 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. Shangri La's Boracay Resort gets the best reviews from 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

The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). No matter where you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holidays are rising every day.
If it’s not critical for you to celebrate the New Year abroad, but you want to plunge into European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year’s Eve. Such options can cost several times less than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
Sales in Europe begin in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your New Year's holiday so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.

We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2020 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays!

Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and reviews!