The most spectacular New Year's Eve celebrations in the world

From the biggest beach parties to the most impressive fireworks displays, discover all our suggestions for ringing in the new year in style and with a tonne of difference from the traditional Greek New Year!

Our choices are truly endless.

Dazzling fireworks and breathtaking scenery, at all-night street parties in famous cities, right through to the first sunrise of the year on a golden beach.

There are many amazing ways to spend this New Year's Eve.

They say that whatever you're doing at the turn of the new year is what you'll be doing throughout the year.

Can you think of anything better than seeing in 2019 whilst on holiday?

That's certainly what we suggest!

May this be the New Year's Eve of your life!

The best destinations for the most impressive New Year's Eve fireworks displays!

Hong Kong, China

Every year, Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour is illuminated by a spectacular show right at the stroke of midnight. Lasers, fireworks, and choreographed LED lights turn night into day in this beautiful city landscape.

Tip: Don't get lost in the crowded harbour. Instead, watch the show from one of the many boats organising cruises for this very purpose.

The next best option is to spend your New Year's Eve at one of the many rooftop bars on Hong Kong's skyscrapers – always with a view of the harbour.

New York, America

The New Year's Eve party in Times Square, New York, is perhaps the most popular and most-photographed you'll find. Thousands of Americans and international visitors gather in the famous square to watch the ball with thousands of lights drop as they count down the seconds.

The fireworks show that follows the turn of the year is more impressive each year!

If you don't want to be jostled in the crowd, you can watch the festivities from a bar with a good view of the One Times Square building, which is at the centre of it all.

The R Lounge Bar at the Renaissance Hotel is one of the best choices you can make.

After the New Year, you have many options for fun!

You can stay out all night in the streets of New York or join one of the many parties happening in the clubs in the area.

Edinburgh, Scotland

In the capital of Scotland, the New Year's Eve festivities last for 3 whole days.

They begin on 30th December with a torchlight procession along the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town.

On New Year's Eve, the centre of the celebrations is Edinburgh Castle, which offers an unparalleled view as it's lit up by fireworks at the stroke of midnight.

On New Year's Day, the famous Scottish custom called 'Loony Dook' takes place.

At this very popular event, brave locals plunge into the waters of the Firth of Forth, which are around 4°C, every year.

Sydney, Australia

Over a million people gather along the waterfront at Sydney Harbour every year to watch the spectacular fireworks display immediately after the new year arrives.

An excellent idea if you want to watch this amazing fireworks show from a little further away is to rent a boat, get the essentials, and watch it from the sea.

If that's not to your taste, you can book a table at a waterfront restaurant near Sydney Bridge.

The best destinations for the most unforgettable street parties!

Copenhagen, Denmark

When the clock strikes 12, the – usually restrained – Danes gather in front of the City Hall Square. There, the noisiest party is set up, with champagne corks popping continuously and rockets and fireworks colouring the sky.

If you're looking for something calmer for your New Year's Eve in Copenhagen, you can head to the Tivoli Gardens, where a unique fireworks festival is organised.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona is a city that starts its New Year's Eve preparations relatively later. Around eleven in the evening, Spaniards gather in Plaça d’Espanya to watch the fireworks at Montjuïc, the hill directly above.

A little further away is Poble Espanyol, an open-air architectural museum where a huge dance party will follow, lasting until the early hours of the morning.

Berlin, Germany

The unique energy of Berlin comes even more alive at this huge open-air party held between the Victory Column and the Brandenburg Gate every New Year's Eve.

It is one of the largest open-air parties in a European city, with one million people gathering for the event.

The best part is that there's no charge to participate, and it lasts until 3 am with a mix of live music, DJs, laser shows, food, and of course, fireworks!

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The always-ready-to-party Amsterdam couldn't help but host a unique New Year's Eve celebration.

If there's one place you should be just before the turn of the year, it's the Magere Brug ('Skinny Bridge').

Crowds gather there to watch the fireworks over the Amstel River and then continue the celebrations throughout the city.

Specifically, Nieuwmarkt in Chinatown is popular for its unique atmosphere and fantastic party.

Lisbon, Portugal

The centre of celebrations in Lisbon is at Praça do Comércio, the city's main square, right on the Tagus River. The event starts at ten o'clock, with the fireworks going off precisely at midnight.

The best destinations for endless beach parties!

Cape Town, South Africa

Everything you'll need is there: food, live music, dancing, and fireworks. There's also a unique view of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.

It's more than just spectacular. But if you want to get a taste of the local culture, you'll need to head to the beach.

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Practically, at the turn of the year, Rio de Janeiro is in the middle of summer. This is why locals and tourists head to the beaches for the celebrations, avoiding indoor venues.

Two million people gather along Copacabana beach to dance samba, drink champagne, and enjoy the fireworks.

People go there from ten in the evening to find a good spot.

In Rio on New Year's Eve, people usually wear white clothes for good luck in the new year. But don't bring your favourite clothes unless you don't mind them getting soaked with champagne!

Koh Phangan, Thailand

Parties on the beaches of Thailand happen throughout the year. But the wildest of them all takes place on New Year's Eve in Koh Phangan, which hosts the most famous full moon party.

On 'Sunrise' beach in the Haad Rin area, the party starts as soon as it gets dark and doesn't stop until sunrise.

[ Thailand: A trip you absolutely must take! ]

Goa, India

Some say the parties in Goa aren't what they used to be. For us, it's still amazing to dance on the beach with sand between your toes and lights hanging from the palm trees.

New Year's Eve is the best time for parties in Goa, with fireworks and celebrations on the coast of India. In Anjuna, one of the biggest New Year's Eve parties is organised, with famous DJs playing music all night long.

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