Celebrating the New Year Eve in a new place is a joyful and exciting way to meet a new year and enjoy some unforgettable moments. Moreover, many cities around the world organize various festive activities, beautiful fireworks, and mesmerizing street parties. The following list mentions some of the most unforgettable destinations to say farewell to 2019. It contains both well-known cities and less popular choices that only start to draw the attention of guests.
If you want to try something magical this year, consider booking a hotel in Rovaniemi, Finland, as this is the official hometown of Santa Clause. Rovaniemi is a charming Finnish village in Lapland, so it has everything that tourists expect from a winter fairytale beautiful winter views, snow-capped mountains, the reindeer, and gorgeous Christmas trees.
London is not a new festive destination, but the capital of the UK doesn’t lose its popularity. The Trafalgar Square has the giant Christmas tree, and the Winter Wonderland opens in Hyde Park. It features an outdoor skating rink, Christmas market, circus, and many other attractions. The New Year countdown activities take place at the Thames River and are impossible without music, dancing, and endless fireworks. Think of a London hotel in advance because they are often fully booked for the holidays.
Paris is usually ranked as the third most popular New Year destination. The city always has light shows at the sites of its most iconic landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysees Avenue, and the Arc de Triomphe. New York also offers one of the most iconic New Year celebrations at Times Square. On New Year’s Eve, millions of people gather at Times Square and neighborhoods to watch the ball drop and musical performances.
If New Year celebrations without snow sound appealing, consider visiting Dubai. The emirate hosts some of the best festive parties with great food and entertainment. Fireworks at the Palm Jumeirah, a winter market at Habtoor’s Palace, and attractions for adults and children make Dubai a family-friendly destination. Travelers, who wish to celebrate the New Year close to the Arctic Circle and see the Northern Lights, will find it interesting to visit Tromso, Norway. This is a calm place with breathtaking views that will perfectly fit travelers who prefer natural beauty over loud parties.