If you want to see new landscapes and people on New Year’s Eve, you should go far away. Here, people with wanderlust can find the best tips for an adventure outside their own four walls – from Portugal to Scotland, these are the places where you can celebrate particularly well:
The Portuguese island of Madeira offers the best conditions for a wonderful holiday with pleasant temperatures all year round. In addition to outdoor sports fans, Madeira also attracts New Year’s Eve tourists every year. On the evening of December 31st there will be one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in Europe in the bay of the capital Funchal. On New Year’s Day, holidaymakers can, for example, take a long walk on the beach.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be New York, London or Sydney: If you prefer city trips, you can also have a good time in Portugal over the turn of the year. The capital Lisbon offers pleasant temperatures as well as many sights and party locations. The bars and nightclubs are a wonderful place to ring in the New Year. Or how about postage? The countdown to the new year is counted down together in front of the town hall. The party then continues at concerts, in restaurants or bars.
The Czech capital Prague is considered one of the most romantic cities in Europe. This is the perfect atmosphere for couples to start the new year together. From a festive evening to bar crawling, river cruises, outdoor concerts and of course fireworks, Prague has plenty to offer. The toast is then served in style with champagne everywhere.
Edinburgh is also worth a visit around Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The city’s Christmas market is one of the best in the United Kingdom – and people in Schottlang celebrate New Year’s Eve with particular enthusiasm. Parties and concerts will take place until January 3rd.
Scotland also offers the right environment for those who want to travel and like it quieter. How about a seafront cottage with a log fire in Aberdeenshire? You can enjoy long walks or trips to castles and palaces here.
Party-lovers will find white sandy beaches and a vibrant nightlife in Cancun, Mexico. Swimming in the sea during the day and celebrating the New Year in the beach club in the evening is no problem here. Sun worshipers need more time to wander into the distance. A dream vacation awaits long-distance travelers in the middle of the European winter.
