Best locations for new years eve

Budapest

In the Hungarian capital, New years eve is not only celebrated on the evening, the three-day party starts on the 30^th of December. There is live music, performances, champagne and fireworks. On New Years day everyone tucks into the local delicacy of pigs feet which is called ‘Kocsonya’ – a well-known hangover cure.

Berlin

More than one million people gather at the Brandenburg gate in Berlin to bring in the New year. More than two kilometres of fun stages for shows, party tents, light and laser shows as well as lots of food and drink stools are lined up. A spectacular firework display starts at midnight on the dot, towering above the Brandenburg gate as Berliners and tourists clink glasses and celebrate the New year. The following parties at clubs and pubs extend well on into the night.

Edinburgh

Similar to Budapest, the annual festivities last three days and start on the 30^th of December. ‘’Hogmanay’’ translates to ‘last day of the year’. The festivities start with a torchlight procession through the city that ends in a firework finale. In Edinburgh New years eve is all about massive street parties and outdoor concerts, including a massive open air Kelidh (traditional celtic party). At midnight, 4.5 tons of fireworks explode over Edinburgh castle as everyone on the streets sing ‘’Auld Lang Syne’’. On New years day, the traditional thing to do is watch competitive dog sledding, watch brave scots jump into ice cold water and attend the multi-venue music and arts festival.

Amsterdam

If a party is your favourite past time, then Amsterdam is the place to be for New years eve. Traditionally, new years eve is celebrated outside in Amsterdam, crowds gather at the main squares in the centres, for example, Leidseplein, Dam square, Rembrandtplein and Nieuwmarkt from about half past 9 at night. Just before the clock hits 12, people take their bottles of champagne outside in the streets where they live and wait for the New year. Street parties last all through the night and many clubs, bars and private parties continue until the early morning.