Every year we expect something unusual from the New Year's holidays, but most often the result is the same: the hassle of preparing as much food as possible and the not very pleasant awakening for dinner on January 1 of the New Year. But the organization of the holiday is entirely in our hands, and we can make it unusual by going to Europe to celebrate the New Year. This is not a bad idea at all!
Those who often travel to Europe will find themselves here in a completely different environment on New Year's Eve and get to know familiar places from a new perspective. And newcomers will learn a new world and experience new positive emotional shocks from an extraordinary New Year's Eve in one of the European countries. So, let's go:
1. Austria. Vein. Those who have visited this beautiful city before will probably remember its breathtaking architecture and the magnificent Hofburg Imperial Palace with 2,600 halls and rooms, in which, it seems, the heroic spirit of the Habsburg Dynasty still hovers.
Every New Year's Eve, a real journey through time takes place in the Great Palace Hall of Receptions: here the administration organizes a complete copy of the Royal Viennese Ball of the 18th-19th centuries, which includes the "presence" of Emperor Franz Joseph himself with his wife - he traditionally opens the event. The double actors are chosen so skillfully that those present experience complete immersion in the surroundings of that era. The ball is accompanied by a string orchestra playing polonaise, waltzes and square dance.
A prerequisite for attending the ball is evening dresses and tuxedos, which can be rented. This is a very popular event among Austrians, and they all dance well, so it doesn't hurt to learn a few waltz steps.
2. Lapland. Rovaniemi. Do you want to please your children and fall into childhood a little? Then the course to Lapland - the homeland of the bearded Santa Claus, which is located in the Arctic Circle. At the same time, let's remember the tales of Hans Christian Andersen and Selma Lagerlef about the Snow Queen and Niels with wild geese. There, they say, is the house of Santa Claus. He lives on Mount Korvatunturi, and during the New Year and Christmas, he certainly comes to his office in the town of Rovaniemi.
Here a huge number of entertaining New Year's events are held: concerts, festivals, exhibitions. And on New Year's Eve itself, everyone will attend a big gala concert. If this is not enough for you, let's go to the town of Ranua, where there is a huge Arctic zoo, and at the same time visit the castle "Mur-mur" - this is an extraordinary fairy-tale park with gnomes, witches and goblin. After such a fright, it is good to sweeten the impression - this will help the Fazer confectionery factory, it is very close there.
3. Holland. Amsterdam. Everyone knows that this is a city of fun, where you can get a holiday and good mood for every taste. Apparently, God himself ordered to celebrate the New Year here. What can you experience unusual in Amsterdam on New Year's Eve?
It is a city with an extensive network of canals, which is why it is called the "second Venice". On New Year's Eve, there are just crowds of tourists, but you can still surprise everyone around you if you order the “boat of your dreams” for this fabulous night. True, this service will require a group of 4 people, but is it difficult? Here you come to a nightclub on a personal boat in the festive lights. Having enjoyed the boat trip, you will really get “from the ship to the ball”.
4. France. Paris. The classics will never go out of fashion, Paris will forever remain in the heart of those who have visited it at least once. Remember the film "Crown of the Russian Empire" and the famous scene in the Eiffel Tower. On this New Year's Eve, you may well be able to reproduce a scene from the film in a restaurant with the original name of Le Jules Verne.
A breathtaking view opens from the restaurant's personal observation deck. How touching to see New Year's Paris in the happiest moments for all people - the moment of meeting the New Year, which from this second went across the planet.
5. Italy. Milan. Europe offers a lot of original stuff for the New Year. What about opera? On the evening of December 31st, the troupe of the legendary La Scala, which has more than 330 years of performance history, awaits you at its theater. Of course, the very moment of the New Year, the actors also want to meet in the circle of their loved ones. However, on the eve of New Year's Eve, they will gladly give you a meeting with the opera La Traviata by the great Giuseppe Verdi.
And after the opera, in one of the squares of Milan, you can listen to the New Year's chimes accompanied by the constant fireworks. Let it be a New Year dedicated to culture.
6. England. London. Thrill-seekers will be able to celebrate the New Year on the London Eye, one of the largest Ferris wheels in the world. Its height is 135 m, it is equipped with 32 fully enclosed and air-conditioned capsule cabins, which are made in the shape of an egg. Imagine a buffet table in a capsule that weighs 10 tons and accommodates a company of 25 passengers? You slowly ascend over London and see a colorful New Year's show raging through the city. The digital cockpit lighting echoes the fireworks of the mass celebrations, which you can join in 30 minutes - during which time a full revolution of the wheel ends. However, you can order several turns and arrange a real New Year's carousel in the air.
7. Spain. Barcelona. Incendiary New Year's flamenco - what could be more original? On this night at the Palacio del Flamenco, a well-coordinated ensemble of dancers, guitarist and singer presents a New Year's flamenco show that will bring you closer to the symbol of Spanish culture. On this night, the artists will take you along the tape of time - this is a real journey through different genres of dance in the form of a real performance. The performance consists of several dance numbers performed by different artists.
Those who have not seen real flamenco will appreciate the variety of its styles and directions, and connoisseurs will enjoy the show performed by leading masters. How pleasant it is to sit at a table with excellent Spanish cuisine and aromatic wine, enjoying the art of the dance of love and passion on New Year's Eve!
