Ringing in the new year with champagne, fireworks and parties can be done anywhere in the world. Major cities and regions go all out to surprise travelers with a special spectacle. One thing is certain:you won't miss the oliebollen and apple turnovers when you celebrate New Year's Eve at one of the destinations below.
Las Vegas, America
Celebrate a smashing New Year's Eve in this Sin City guaranteed. At the turn of the year, the streets fill with frenzied revelers. The strip turns into one big party with live music and various stages. The casinos also contribute; at 12 noon they illuminate the city with huge fireworks in the style of Las Vegas, which are visible far into the desert. Who knows, maybe this evening is your lucky night.
Sydney, Australia
The stunning fireworks display in Sydney Harbor creates many ohs and aahs among the more than a million spectators. Early in the day, revelers gather on the hills of the Botanical Garden, which offers prime views of the Harbor Bridge and Opera House. Sitting on a picnic blanket and enjoying the champagne you brought yourself, you have a view of the unprecedented fireworks show.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In Rio they know how to celebrate the New Year. After Carnival, New Year's is the biggest celebration in the Brazilian capital. If you want to celebrate New Year's Eve with your feet in the sand, Copacabana Beach is your destination. The beautiful view of the jungle-clad mountains, your feet in the warm ocean and a fresh Caipirinha in your hand; Rio gives you a great start to the new year.
New York, America
New York, the city that never sleeps keeps you awake effortlessly with old and new. In the dazzling Times Square, every New Year's Eve is a big deal! Enjoy the light shows, world-class performances and of course the famous dropping of the big ball to ring in the new year. The classic experience is one of a kind and gives you the impression that you have ended up in a typical American Christmas movie.
Goa, India
For an intimate five-star New Year's Eve, visit the beaches of Goa. Paradise in India is ideal for couples who want to celebrate New Year together. Deserted beaches, luxurious resorts and a relaxed atmosphere offer you a New Year's Eve celebration in privacy. If you want to wish a happy New Year to more people than just each other, the beach parties in the nearby bays and the popular nightclubs offer a solution.
Tokyo, Japan
New Year's in Tokyo offers you two options, both of which you really don't want to miss. For example, you can visit the ancient festivals at the Buddhist temples to pray for good luck in the new year and to admire the music and dancers in decorated costumes. Then you'll dive into the vibrant nightlife of the Japanese city to dance in the new year to the beats of the world's best DJs.
Cape Town, South Africa
On the waterfront of the harbor in Cape Town, South Africa, dance to traditional African music with over 80,000 people. The city offers a wide choice of festive activities, such as a carnival, delicious street food, fantastic outdoor shows and of course fireworks. With old and new, the city merges into a big party of joyful tourists and friendly locals that makes your start of 2016 a special experience.
Berlin, Germany
A remarkable New Year's Eve is celebrated with our eastern neighbours. In Berlin, the Silversterlauf is organized annually on New Year's Eve, in which participants in crazy clothes run a distance and at the same time throw pancakes in their pan. That evening, the atmospheric city is illuminated by colorful fireworks and people wish each other a happy new year on the square near the Brandenburg Gate, where the biggest party in Berlin takes place.
