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The 28 most spectacular destinations in the world to welcome 2026

2025-12-06 20:46:00, Kuriozitete CNA

If you want to get away after Christmas and celebrate New Year's Eve in a memorable way, our list of the 28 best places for 2025 has everything you need. From big city parties like Berlin and Bangkok, to more unusual destinations like Cusco and Kiribati, there are activities for every taste: dancing the night away at street parties, stargazing on the beach or fireworks shows. Raise your expectations and start the countdown to a special New Year's adventure.

Capetown

In Cape Town, South Africa, summer and celebrations go hand in hand. From sunset boat trips and beach braais to parties at local vineyards, the city offers stunning scenery and lively entertainment. Revelers can enjoy fireworks over the V&A Waterfront, panoramic views from Signal Hill, live music, club nights and cabaret, choosing from a variety of activities for an unforgettable New Year.

Athens

In Athens, New Year's Eve combines history and modern celebrations. Watch fireworks over the Acropolis, enjoy live music, traditional Greek dinners and rooftop bars. Public celebrations in Syntagma Square include a countdown, while local traditions, such as cutting Vasilopitas and pressing pomegranates, make the experience even more special.

Copenhagen

In Copenhagen, New Year's Eve lights up the sky with spectacular fireworks over the city. Celebrations include iconic sites like City Hall Square, Queen Louise Bridge and Tivoli Gardens, as well as Danish traditions, including jumping out of a chair at midnight and eating the traditional kransekage cake.

Hawaii

In Hawaii, travelers celebrate the New Year in a tropical atmosphere, with fireworks, parties and luaus across the islands, including Oahu, Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. Waikiki Beach offers spectacular fireworks displays at midnight, while luxury resorts offer parties, dinners and special activities to welcome in 2026.

Prague

In Prague, the Old Town comes alive on New Year's Eve with bars, clubs, river cruises and live music. Fireworks at midnight and Christmas markets, open until January 6, add to the festive atmosphere and the opportunity to enjoy the festivities for several days.

VIENNA

In Vienna, the New Year's Eve Parade (Silvesterpfad) brings live music, fireworks, gala dinners and opera performances. The festivities culminate with the Viennese Waltz at midnight, the sounds of Johann Strauss' "Blue Danube" and the Pummerin bell of St. Stephen's Cathedral, creating a unique festive experience.

Bali

In Bali, New Year's Eve celebrations offer something for every taste: beach parties and live DJs in Seminyak, Canggu and Kuta with fireworks, luxurious options in Uluwatu and Nusa Dua, as well as quieter celebrations and cultural rituals in Ubud.

New Orleans

In New Orleans, mild weather allows for outdoor celebrations with fireworks over the Mississippi River and special boat tours. In the French Quarter, you can watch the landing of the Fleur de Lis, enjoy Creole cuisine and live music, including the famous jazz concert "Hall Lang Syne" at Preservation Hall.

ROMA

In Rome, New Year's Eve celebrations combine history and modern joy. The Circus Maximus offers live music and fireworks with the Colosseum in the background, while the views from the Pincio Terrace and the Janiculum Hill are mesmerizing. Italian tradition includes delicious multi-course feasts (cenone) and the wearing of red underwear for good luck.

New York

In New York, the iconic ball drop in Times Square attracts an estimated one million visitors each New Year’s Eve. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. and culminate with a countdown at midnight, while visitors can enjoy the views from the rooftops of luxury hotels. Alternatively, runners can take part in the NYRR Midnight Run in Central Park, with fireworks and a four-mile run to celebrate the start of the new year.

Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, traditional Hogmanay celebrations last four days, starting with a torchlight procession on December 29, the "Night Afore" party on December 30, and a street party on New Year's Eve. The climax is reached with a fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle at midnight.

Kiribati, Kiribati

On Kiritimati, Kiribati, the largest and earliest island to celebrate the New Year, the celebrations are laid-back and natural. With a population of about 7,380, visitors can enjoy turquoise shores, wildlife and several local festivities, including a special seaside gathering at dawn to watch the first sunrise of the year over the Pacific.

Sydney

In Sydney, New Year's Eve celebrations are among the first in the world and include spectacular fireworks over the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The events begin at 7:30 p.m. with traditional Aboriginal ceremonies, projections on the bridge, light shows and decorated boats passing through the harbour, creating a unique summer celebration for millions of global viewers.

Quebec City

In Quebec City, New Year's Eve celebrations take place along Grande Allée with bars, restaurants and party tracks. Toboggan offers four nights of entertainment with live music, DJs, heated terraces and fireworks on December 31, while Slide 1884 has been bringing traditional toboggan thrills near Château Frontenac for more than 140 years.

New Zealand

In Queenstown, New Zealand, New Year's Eve celebrations start early, with plenty of bars for adrenaline and fun. Earnslaw Park is hosting a free family-friendly party with live music from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a fireworks display at midnight.

Barcelona

Në Barcelonë, festimet e Vitit të Ri fillojnë me vakte familjare dhe miqsh, ndërsa mesnata shënohet me traditën e të ngrënit 12 rrush për fat. Shfaqja kryesore e fishekzjarrëve zhvillohet në Plaça d'Espanya, ku festuesit hedhin shishe Cava, ndërsa baret, klubet dhe vende si Poble Espanyol ofrojnë vallëzim dhe festa deri në mëngjes.

Londër

Në Londër, Viti i Ri shënohet me Big Ben që tingëllon në mesnatë dhe fishekzjarre pranë London Eye. Alternativa për shikim përfshijnë kroçera në lumin Thames, ndërsa festimet vazhdojnë më 1 janar me Paradën e Vitit të Ri nga Piccadilly deri pranë Sheshit të Parlamentit.

Orlando

Në Walt Disney World, Orlando, Nata e Vitit të Ri sjell festa dhe fishekzjarre në parqet tematike. Në Epcot, pavionet e vendeve ofrojnë mini-festime me DJ, ndërsa Magic Kingdom organizon dy shfaqje fishekzjarresh mbi Kështjellën e Hirushes. Parket e tjera ofrojnë argëtim pas mesnatës, duke e bërë përvojën festive të paharrueshme për vizitorët e të gjitha moshave.

Paris

Në Paris, festimet e Vitit të Ri kulmohen në Champs-Elysées me darka, vallëzim dhe shampanjë, ndërsa në mesnatë Kulla Eiffel shkëlqen me fishekzjarre dhe shfaqje dritash e tingujsh, duke ofruar një përvojë magjike për festuesit.

Tokio

Në Tokio, festimet e Vitit të Ri përqendrohen tek tradita hatsumode, vizita e parë në faltore. Në Faltoren Meiji Jingu, mijëra vizitorë marrin pjesë, dëgjojnë 108 kambanat që përfaqësojnë tundimet tokësore dhe shijojnë sake, duke përshëndetur Vitin e Ri në një mënyrë të qetë dhe tradicionale.

Bangkok

Në Bangkok, festimet e Vitit të Ri përfshijnë klube, bare, tregje nate dhe shfaqje fishekzjarresh. Vende si CentralWorld, Iconsiam dhe Parku Nagaraphirom ofrojnë piroteknikë me pamje ikonike, ndërsa vizitorët mund të ndjekin spektaklet nga lundrime në lumë ose tarraca me muzikë live dhe ushqim special NYE.

Las Vegas

Në Las Vegas, nata e Vitit të Ri shënohet me festa në klube, darka luksoze, koncerte dhe shfaqje të famshme. The Strip mbyllet për trafikun, duke ofruar vendet më të mira për të parë fishekzjarrët nga kazinotë përreth, duke bërë qytetin një destinacion epic për festime.

Berlin

Në Berlin, festa e Vitit të Ri në Portën e Brandenburgut mbledh rreth një milion festues me muzikë live, DJ, stenda ushqimore, shfaqje lazer dhe fishekzjarre, duke ofruar një atmosferë masive dhe energjike në qendër të qytetit.

Hong Kong

Në Hong Kong, festimet e Vitit të Ri përfshijnë një numërim mbrapsht masiv dhe shfaqje muzikore 12-minutëshe "Viti i Ri Legjenda e Re" në Victoria Harbour. Seancat e "bërjes së dëshirave" fillojnë nga ora 23:00, ndërsa një orë gjigante shfaqet në Qendrën e Konventave. Pamjet më të mira sigurohen nga anijet me darkë në bregun e qytetit.

Dubai

In Dubai, New Year's Eve celebrations include one of the world's largest fireworks displays over the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab. Spectators can take seats near the Dubai Fountain for a spectacular combination of lights and water, making the city an extraordinary festive destination.

Rio de Janeiro

In Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach fills with over 2 million white-clad revellers for Réveillon. The festivities include fireworks, live music and samba, as well as New Year's offerings at sea to the goddess Lemanjá, creating a magical Brazilian atmosphere.

Reykjavik

In Reykjavik, around 200,000 people celebrate New Year's Eve communally, setting off 500 tons of fireworks at midnight. Before that, most Icelanders attend the Áramótaskaup comedy retrospective. The celebrations continue until the early hours of the morning, with clubs and bars packed.

Cusco, Peru

In Cusco, Peru, the Plaza de Armas is transformed into a grand celebration on December 31st with live music, dancing and fireworks. The festivities include crowded bars and local superstitions: wearing yellow for good luck and spinning counterclockwise around the square for a prosperous year./CNA