New Year 2019 in Europe: where to go, what to see, prices, accommodation

With the approach of the New Year holidays, people are more and more thinking about how to spend them. Some will stay at home, eat olivier and watch “The Irony of Fate”, others will go to fry the barbecue in the country, and someone will go on a trip. Among the most popular New Year's destinations is Europe. Where to go for the New Year holidays?

New Year in Prague

The capital of the Czech Republic is beautiful throughout the year. But during the winter holidays, the Czech capital becomes especially beautiful. However, tourists are attracted by not only this. The advantages of a holiday in Prague include:

• affordable housing and high quality service;
• modern infrastructure;
• short flight;
• excellent cuisine;
• mild climate;
• a large number of attractions.

Airfare from Moscow to Prague starts at 12.5 thousand rubles. The price of accommodation depends on the chosen place. So 5 nights in a hostel with a tourist will cost about 3 thousand rubles. At the same time, hotel accommodation for the same period will cost from 20.5 thousand rubles. You need to book accommodation in advance, as in the second half of December there may already be no free places.

New Year in Austria ski resorts

Those who prefer an active vacation and want to relax away from noisy cities with crowds of tourists will certainly enjoy the ski resorts. You can ski in Austria at the resorts Kaprun, Saalbach, Lech or Zell am See. Combine skating with a visit to museum exhibitions offer in Innsbruck. For skiers there are trails of different difficulty levels, and lovers of antiquity will be able to visit the numerous museums of the city.

The cost of housing during the New Year holidays in Austria starts from 11 to 48 thousand rubles in 7 days, depending on the resort.

New Year Finland

Many people know Finland as the birthplace of Santa Claus. Therefore, this country from the second half of December turns into a real fairy tale. In the capital are festivals, fairs. Tourists are offered to visit the village of the local Santa Claus, ride snowmobiles, dog or reindeer sledges, get acquainted with local attractions. Fans of active pastime are invited to ski resorts in Finland.

For those who want to spend their holidays in a quiet environment, Lapland is the place to go. The cost of renting a cottage here depends on the chosen resort and is in the range of 13-20 thousand rubles. Large companies to celebrate the New Year often choose ski resorts: Tahko, Luosto, Levi, Vuokatti, Himos.

Tourists with children should visit the residence of the local Santa Claus. Here they will meet with the wizard and his assistants.

Accommodation in hotels in the country costs from 8 thousand rubles per night. In ski resorts it is a little more expensive - from 10 thousand rubles per day.

New Year holidays in Germany

Fans of noisy parties and European service will enjoy the New Year holidays in Germany. In addition to noisy parties in a tavern or pub, vacationers will be offered to visit the sights of Berlin and other cities, go shopping or go skiing in the Bavarian Alps. Prices for hotel rooms start from 9 thousand rubles. Rent a cottage in Germany will cost from 15 thousand rubles.

New Year in Athens

Those who value history and antiquity need to go to Greece. Celebrations, concerts, fairs, fire and pyrotechnic shows are everywhere in the capital. The best way to travel to Athens is to buy a tour. The weekly cost of travel starts from 55 thousand rubles.

Roman New Year

Italians are a very cheerful people, so those who want to recharge their batteries with positive energy for a whole year should go to Rome. The Italian capital offers travelers exhibitions, festivals, fairs, street concerts.

Airfare from Moscow to Rome costs an average of 10 thousand rubles. A hotel room costs from 5 to 12 thousand rubles a day.

New Year's magic of Paris

Paris is recognized as the most romantic city in the world. Reservation of air tickets and housing need to be dealt with since the beginning of autumn, since with the approach of the holidays their cost will increase. The best places to celebrate the New Year in the French capital are:

• Elysian Fields;
• Montmartre
• Eiffel Tower;
• Disneyland

The cost of tours is in the range of 19-46 thousand per person. A festive dinner in a restaurant will cost 13-38 thousand rubles.

Colorful Istanbul for New Year

Thanks to its amazing beauty, rich cuisine and a variety of cultures, Istanbul during the holidays turns into a fairy tale. The cost of the New Year's tour is about 35 thousand rubles for 5 days of rest.

New Year in Riga

Riga attracts travelers with its ancient architecture, numerous attractions and a high level of service. Holiday-makers are waiting for folk festivals, fairs and other entertainments. A 5-day tour to Riga from Moscow will cost from 25 thousand rubles.

New Year tours to Hungary

Locals like to celebrate all the holidays noisily, especially the New Year. At this time, laughter and fun reigns on the street. To scare away evil spirits, it is customary for Hungarians to blow up fireworks. Travel agencies offer a variety of tours to this country. The cost of a week's rest in Hungary:

• Budapest - from 620 euros;
• Heviz - from 750 euros;
• Vienna - from 856 euros.

Reviews about the New Year in Europe

New Year in Europe can be different. Here, tourists can find fun parties in clubs, public festivities in the squares, skiing and other entertainment options. At the same time, high-quality service is offered everywhere. But deciding to go on New Year's holidays to European countries, you need to book accommodation and tickets in advance, as there are a lot of people who want to relax here.