New Year in Copenhagen
29.12.2019 - 03.01.2020
The capital of the Danish kingdom brings its very warm and very touching note to the New Year's Scandinavian "party". Calm - cozy - the passage of time in this romantic city is especially felt in the winter twilight, under the leisurely falling snow. Only sonorous Christmas chords break the winter silence of Andersen's city, plunging it into bustle and fun for several bright weeks.
December 29th |
Departure from Moscow. Arrival to Copenhagen. Meeting with a Russian speaking escort. Transfer and accommodation at the selected hotel. Free time. |
December 30th
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Sightseeing tour of Copenhagen, including a visit to Christiansborg (parliament), or Rosenborg (former summer royal residence and royal treasury). During the excursion, you will see a festive, elegantly decorated city. You will see such beauties of Copenhagen as: the Danish Parliament and the Christiansborg Palace, the winter royal residence of Amalienborg, the old Nyhavn canal district, the New Royal Square, the colorful outlines of the famous Tivoli Park, Rosenborg Castle, red facades and the Stock Exchange spire running towards the sky and, finally, a small Little Mermaid on the Bay. You will see that the city really froze in anticipation of the New Year's magic! Free time. Recommended: be sure to visit the famous park "Tivoli"* that makes the Danish capital fiery, vibrant and fun - stroll through the wonderfully decorated alleys of the park, or drop by one of the family evening shows. * Park "Tivoli" in the Christmas season 2019-2020 will be open from November 16, 2019 to January 05, 2020. |
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Breakfast in the hotel. Free day.
Recommendations for celebrating the New Year: |
January 1st |
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to explore winter Copenhagen on your own. It is worth walking along the long pedestrian street Strøget - a kind of "heart of Copenhagen" with its numerous cafes and street musicians, to feel the special atmosphere of the New Year's city. A mischievous children's laughter, thousands of colored lights and a sense of harmony and happiness await you in the evening at the city ice rink, which is filled every winter in the very center of the city, on the New Royal Square (Kongens Nytorv). |
January 2 |
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time. For those who want an excursion "Through the castles of North Zealand"- 5 hours by bus with a Russian-speaking guide with a visit to the Frederiksborg castles and an external inspection of the Kronborg castle (for an additional fee, 100 euros / person, minimum group of 10 people)): Traveling to the northern part of the island of Zealand prepares you to meet two castles. Frederiksborg is a graceful and majestic castle of the Danish kings and the famous "Hamlet" Kronborg, guarding at the tip of the cape the possessions of the Danish Kingdom. Free evening in Copenhagen - an excuse to take a gastronomic walking route through the city, visiting iconic cafes, restaurants and local culinary stalls. |
January 3 |
Breakfast in the hotel. Airport transfer. |
Tour cost per room in euros without air travel:
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Hotels |
With 2 local placement |
For 1-local placement |
3 adults per room |
2 adults and 1 child under 12 in the room |
| 1295 | 1029 | 1799 | 17991 | |
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Standart room |
1447 | 1028 | 1952 | 1952 |
The tour price includes:
Accommodation at the selected hotel;
Breakfast at the hotel "buffet";
Excursion program (in accordance with the above description);
Transfers airport - hotel - airport (organized for all direct flights from / to Moscow);
Medical insurance policy for the entire period of stay abroad.
Additionally paid:
Air flight (the cost of air tickets is specified when booking);
Consular fee for a visa in the amount of 100 euros; children under 6 years old - 25 euros;
Excursion "To the castles of North Zealand" (optional) - 100 euros / person;
New Year's Eve Dinner (optional);
Paid locally: When placing in a hotel, a deposit is paid for a mini-bar, TV, telephone.
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Options for meeting New Year 2020 in Copenhagen:
1. New Year's Eve Dinner and Circus Show "Wallmans"
Program:
17.00
The doors of the circus / WALLMANS building open.
17.30 - 18.00
the guests are seated in their places.
18.00
The doors of the circus building are closing
18.00 - 18.15
Queen's New Year's speech
18.15 - 23.00
- dinner and New Year's performance.
Performance: 10 numbers during the evening (interpretation of the musicals Catz, Mary Poppins, Jesus Christ Superstar, songs by Abba, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra)
23.00 - 23.55
DJ, the stage turns into a dance hall
23.55
Champagne and traditional Danish pastries.
00.00 - 05.00
Meeting the New Year. Night club
The price includes:entrance ticket, wardrobe, aperitif, show, 5 course menu, coffee / tea, champagne and traditional Danish pastries, nightclub.
Reservation of the New Year's program and dinner: 15
€ / person
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the nightclub and must leave the party before the nightclub starts working (until 00:00).
Children under 12 years old are only admitted to dinner and shows.
New guests are admitted to the club at 01:00.
2. New Year's Eve Dinner at the Hotel "Admiral" (Restaurant SALT)
Prepayment 100% upon booking, without the possibility of cancellation
287 € (5 courses menu including wine selection)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the restaurant.
18.30. Aperitif
19.00 Dinner
00.00. Champagne and traditional Danish pastries
An opportunity to see one of the most beautiful fireworks in the city.
Live music throughout the evening until 02.00.
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3. It is possible to order a New Year's Eve dinner in one of the restaurants in Tivoli Park:
http://www.tivoligardens.com
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These prices are valid only for travel agencies
The cost presented to tourists must be indicated in rubles
On New Year's Eve, at exactly 12 o'clock, the sky will be painted with magical fireworks under the chime of the city hall clock. Thanks to this New Year's tour, you will plunge into the fabulous atmosphere of this wonderful city. Our guides will take you to the main sights of Copenhagen, the National Museum, the majestic Trade Exchange and the Christiansborg Palace, where the Danish Parliament Folketing sits, the Amalieborg Winter Royal Residence, and of course the famous Copenhagen symphol The Little Mermaid, the heroine of the fairy tale of the same name by G.-H. Andersen.
And do not forget to visit the famous Tivoli Amusement Park on December 30, as it will be closed from December 31 to April. You will find yourself in the “city of childhood”, you will be able to please yourself with merry-go-rounds and cotton candy and stroll through the Christmas market.
Possible arrival dates:
Departure 01/02/2016, flight Moscow - Copenhagen. Airline "Aeroflot" / SAS.
It is simply impossible to see the whole city during the Christmas holidays, but you should definitely see the most interesting places. We offer you a walking sightseeing tour where our guides will help you discover this wonderful city. Be sure to visit the Christmas markets where you can buy Christmas tree decorations, sweets and gifts for your loved ones. In addition, you can visit many museums, including Madame Tussauds, the Viking ship museum, an art gallery, where collections of sculpture and paintings from many countries of the world are presented.
Possible arrival dates:
Two gems of Scandinavia - Stockholm and Copenhagen, located just 5 hours by train from each other, connected by a unique bridge over the Gulf of Øresund, are so close and so different. Both capitals claim to be the most fashionable and stylish cities in Europe. They amaze the imagination with an elegant Art Nouveau style and super modern design that organically fit into the urban architectural landscape. Walk along Copenhagen's famous promenade - Nyhavn, try a real Swedish smurbrod in one of the restaurants of the Ostermalms Saluhallen gastronomic market in Stockholm, listen to stories about the little mermaid and the famous ABBA group to fall in love with these wonderful cities and come back here again!
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Having made a cruise in the North Sea from the "harbor of merchants" - this is how the name "Copenhagen" is translated from the Old Danish, to the capital of the Vikings and present-day Norway - Oslo, you can see the mysterious Hamlet castle (Kronborg) on \u200b\u200bthe Danish side, numerous skerries on the Swedish side, and sailing along the Oslofjord, your gaze will open a view of the Akershus Fortress built in the 13th century and the Aker Brygge embankment located in the very center of Oslo.
While exploring the sights of Copenhagen and Oslo, strolling along the cobbled streets, you will definitely feel the Christmas atmosphere of these capitals and be able to "capture" this festive mood with you!
Possible arrival dates:
Departure 01/02/2016, flight Moscow - Copenhagen. Airline "Aeroflot" / SAS.
Vilnius - Trakai - Kaunas - Hill of Crosses - Rundale Palace - Riga - Jurmala - Stockholm - Riga
Possible arrival dates:
| 02.01.2016-09.01.2016, 7 nights / 8 days |
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New Year's Denmark or 12 "shock" wishes
It would seem that the homeland of the Germanic tribes can offer a simple tourist who decided to turn the New Year into a real winter fairy tale? What if we told you that according to research from the University of Leicester, Danes are considered the happiest nation in the world? Based on this statement, we can safely say that New Year's holidays in Denmark will bring you so many emotions and positive shocks that henceforth you will consider this country the cradle of your best New Year's celebration. Want to know what hygge is? Then it's time to pack your bags and learn common Danish phrases.
Danish Traditions: 365 New Reasons to Have Fun
The word "hygge" has no translation, but there is a clear interpretation: this concept means a feeling of comfort, security and happiness. All this awaits you in Denmark. The world famous Christmas beer, New Year fairs and festivals, millions of candles and quite comfortable weather await you here - the air temperature in Denmark in winter, on average, tries to keep at around -1 ° C.
The happiest people have not one, but two Santa Claus - Yulenisse and Ulemanden. The first old man looks like a gnome and rides a sled pulled by foxes. The second is Ülemanden, a great grandfather, helped by the elves.
On New Years and Christmas in Denmark, all residents decorate festive tables with balls, put on funny hats and look for secrets in the form of almonds in a large plate of sweet rice porridge. If an unmarried girl gets the nut, then next year her bachelor life will end. And almonds "threaten" everyone else with simple human happiness in the coming year.
When the New Year comes, the TV speakers explode with the clock striking at the Copenhagen City Hall, champagne gushes and everyone is eating the kransekage cake tower by both cheeks. It is customary for children to give toy Christmas trees, in the branches of which a prankster troll is hiding, who knows exactly what the future awaits you.
"Fire Rooster" in Copenhagen
Of course, the main New Year festivities in Denmark 2019 will traditionally take place in Copenhagen. A flood of unrestrained fun begins in the Town Hall Square, and in Tivoli Park you can bargain at the Christmas market and test the force of gravity on the ice rink. You need to go here with children, who will be delighted with the numerous attractions. Be sure to look for a carousel that recently turned 150 years old.
During the day, you can stroll along the Nyhavn embankment, on which the famous colorful houses flaunt in front of visitors, as if they came from a postcard. These houses will be the best background for your Danish photo shoot.
Don't miss the chance to watch the Changing of the Guard at the Amalienborg Palace at 11:30 every day. The king's guards, dressed in full dress, pass through the whole city, accompanied by an orchestra, thundering marches.
Fans of museum promenades should visit the State Museum of Art, which exhibits canvases by European painters, and the Museum of Bertel Thorvaldsen, one of the most famous Danish painters and sculptors who worked in the style of late classicism. In the Carlsberg Brewer's New Glyptotek, you will be lucky enough to contemplate one of the richest collections of works of art that have come down to us from the Ancient World, and in the Guinness Museum of Records, you will see all the very best and that phone booth that twenty schoolchildren could come across.
New Year's Denmark - the first page of a new life volume
Don't limit your trip to Denmark to a visit to Copenhagen alone, because in this country, each city gives a unique experience.
Aalborg is famous for its zaboristy aquavite and merchant houses, in which the spirit of the Renaissance still reigns.
Ribe with its ancient cathedrals is the oldest city in Scandinavia - it was founded back in 700, and its cobbled streets and medieval sights today captivate those who are in love with the hoary antiquity.
New Year's tours to Denmark are guaranteed to turn into a fairy tale tour only on one condition - if you visit the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen - Odense. You will visit the half-timbered house where the storyteller spent his childhood, as well as the cultural center for children "Ognivo", on the stage of which the heroes of fairy tales come to life.
In the city of Aarhus, which is called the "capital of East Jutland", you can visit the unique Women's Museum, which tells all about the fairer sex.
The New Year is like a cocktail, after drinking which you can make all your dreams come true. And one of its main ingredients is cool Denmark with its burning heart. Let's follow the recipe!
It is customary here to celebrate both Catholic Christmas (December 24-25) and New Year, but already January 2 is considered an ordinary working day. On the 31st, the Queen congratulates Danes and guests of the country, and the first - the Prime Minister.
An important part of the tradition is the famous Danish Christmas beer, which goes on sale on the first Friday of November. From this day until the very New Year, a lot of fairs and festivals are held in the country.
Christmas wreaths are hung on the doors on December 1. From that day on, candles are lit every Sunday in houses, symbolizing the Christmas star.
How to get the most out of Copenhagen's New Years?
The easiest way is to visit The Wonderful Copenhagen tourist center at Vesterbrogade, 4A (near the railway station and Tivoli) immediately after arriving in the city. There are many brochures on the main attractions, and any additional information will be provided by the Center staff.
Tourist assistance even includes booking tickets and hotels. In addition, you can get discount coupons here, which is important: Copenhagen is one of the most expensive cities in Europe.
Please note: although traditional markets are called Christmas markets, they do not work on Christmas in Denmark and are closed on 24-25. Plan an interesting excursion these days and stop by one of Copenhagen's wonderful restaurants. It is recommended to come a week before the New Year: the most interesting happens before December 24 and after December 27.
New Year's traditions and places of rest
Both on New Year's and on Christmas, the main festivities are concentrated on the Town Hall Square. It is attractive not only for the magnificent architecture of the surrounding houses, but also for the many cozy restaurants and cafes.
The Tivoli Park hosts a Christmas fair, a winter skating rink, and music bands. It is here that it is advisable to look in if you come with children. There are many attractions in the park, and during this period it looks most like an illustration for a children's fairy tale. Many of them have their own history: the park has been operating since 1843, and one of the central carousels has been operating for more than one and a half hundred years!
But other areas of the city are not lagging behind: ice rinks are poured on the squares, and traditional candied roasted almonds are cooked right on the streets.
Weather during the New Year holidays in Denmark
It's usually cold in Copenhagen at Christmas with frosty, snowy weather. Therefore, it is best to plan a route so that you can see not only the sights, but also, for example, museums in which you can warm up.
Although the climate in Denmark is very mild, the proximity of the sea provides not only relatively warm, but also unstable weather. Arriving here, be prepared for snowfall. But the air temperature, even in the most severe winters, rarely drops below –10 ° C, and on average keeps at –1 ° C.
What to see on New Years in Copenhagen?
If the weather is sunny, be sure to stop by the Nyhavn embankment in the afternoon or evening. It is here that you will find the famous rainbow houses that will serve as a great backdrop for photographs. On New Year's holidays, the embankment is decorated not only with illumination, but also with magnificent fireworks.
The ceremony of changing the guard at the residence of the monarchs - the Amalienborg palace complex - looks very impressive. Every day the guard leaves Rosenborg Castle at exactly 11.30 am. Guardsmen in full dress march through the city in formation to the sound of an orchestra, which plays a new march on every street. All this takes half an hour, and at exactly noon in front of the gates of Amalienborg there is a solemn changing of the guard.
Any tourist in Denmark can attend the real session of parliament. The schedule of excursions is on his website, but the entry is optional. It is enough to go to the guest entrance to the parliament and check if there are empty seats. If there is, you will be admitted completely free of charge.
Excursions and other entertainment
On New Year's Eve, you can go out of town: tourist routes around the castles of Bernstorf and Fredensborg are popular. If you are planning to celebrate the New Year in Copenhagen, do not forget about the city museums:
1) The State Museum of Art, which offers the attention of visitors canvases by famous European masters;
2) National Museum;
3) Thorvaldsen Museum;
4) Glyptotek Nu Carlsberg, with a huge collection of works of art from the Ancient World;
5) Guinness World Records Museum.
Be sure to buy the Copenhagen Museum Card, which will give you the opportunity to visit more than seven dozen museums for free. In addition, you can use it for free on public transport and get discounts when renting a car.
Copenhagen and children's parties
Celebrating the New Year in Denmark with children is a pleasure, because here there are two Santa Claus (Ülemanden and Yulenisse) who amuse the kids with might and main. Numerous circus performances are complemented by entertainment at the local aquarium, the richest in Europe.
Be sure to drop by the Langelinie pier, “visit” the Little Mermaid, and take a picture of the baby in front of her. It is often called attraction number 1, even for adults - what then to say about kids!
There is a zoo here, and from the territory of the adjacent Frederiksberg Garden, which surrounds the palace of the same name, some of the enclosures are viewed free of charge. In addition, Reindeer Park is open to everyone, where real royal deer, almost tame, graze. It houses the Bakken amusement park - however, with a paid entrance.
Rent of real estate: how much?
When planning to celebrate the New Year in Copenhagen, it is best to pay attention to accommodation in the area of \u200b\u200bTivoli Park or the railway station. It is not recommended to look for an apartment in Nørebro, Tinbjerg and Sydhavn - Europeans do not settle here, and the criminal situation is tense.
The daily cost will, of course, be higher than for long-term rentals, but lower than in hotels.
You can search for options in advance, via the Internet or friends, or, upon arrival, drop by the local University and view the bulletin board. In the second case, you may be able to save extra money.
New Year's tours and resorts in Denmark
You can visit the country both on your own and as part of a special New Year's tour. Its average price is about 900 euros (depending on the duration, program and other factors). In winter, the number of options decreases: seaside resorts are not very popular at this time. The best time to celebrate the New Year is Copenhagen - this will allow you to fully experience the local flavor.
You can also visit Denmark as part of a tour of other European capitals. In this case, you will get a lot of impressions in just a few days. Everyone celebrates the onset of the new year in their own way, and the tourist opens up the facets of culture hidden in other seasons.
What must be done during the Danish New Years?
New Year in Denmark is a bright and memorable holiday. You can have fun celebrating it both independently and with your family.
Arriving at this time in Copenhagen, you must:
- Order a local gleg in one of the restaurants or cafes - a drink made from warmed up red wine and spices. There are also non-alcoholic options - from juice;
- Try cinnamon rice pudding;
- Buy a souvenir or something more serious on Stregert - the central pedestrian street of the city, which has turned into a kingdom of boutiques and souvenir shops. By the way, this is the longest shopping street in Europe;
- Visit the Tivoli amusement park;
- Order something from the famous Danish sandwiches at the restaurant, which are not an appetizer, but the basis of local cuisine.
Country of Shakespeare and Andersen
Denmark is the cradle of Germanic tribes and their unique culture. Arriving in Copenhagen for New Year's, you can see how reverently the Danes are about their own history. According to the results of several independent polls, it is the locals who consider themselves the happiest people in Europe and in the world.
If you want to see Andersen's homeland, feel the real magical fairytale atmosphere of winter holidays, have fun with family and friends, then you can purchase tours to Denmark for the New Year 2018.Despite the fact that it is located near the Arctic, the winter is mild and comfortable here, but at this time there are strong winds, so you need to put warm clothes in your suitcase. Many surprises await tourists, beautiful winter landscapes, New Year's illumination. Danes celebrate Christmas on December 24-25. Already on December 1, fairs and souvenir shops begin to work, where you can buy New Year's attributes and gifts for relatives. The streets of cities come to life, everything around is in lights, rains, stars. During this period, it is wonderful to just walk the streets and admire the local beauty. New Year is one of the favorite holidays of local residents, so they carefully prepare for it.
Danish New Year traditions
The Danes, as in many countries, celebrate New Years from December 31st. The festive dinner begins after the traditional performance of the Queen at 18:00, and on January 1, the Prime Minister himself congratulates the residents of the country and guests on the holidays.
On the New Year's table, there are dishes from fish, rice, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes. For dessert, a cone-shaped birthday cake and rice pudding are served. Champagne is considered a traditional New Year's drink.
The Danes have an interesting tradition - they collect unnecessary dishes for a whole year and take them with them on New Year's Eve. At the doorstep, they break the dishes into small pieces. The hosts do not swear, but rather greet guests who honor the old customs. It is believed that the more fragments, the more successful the year will be.
The most stunning illumination takes place on the Nyhavn embankment every year. Beautiful fireworks can be seen on New Year's Eve. In souvenir shops and fairs, you can buy roasted almonds, which are carefully wrapped in small bags, and drink real mulled wine. Christmas beer starts to be sold in early November.
Danes decorate streets and houses with various New Year's attributes. Wreaths are hung on the doors of houses, on which candles are lit every Sunday, there are 4 candles on the wreath. So on New Year's Eve, all the candles will be lit.
Where to go during the New Year holidays?
By choosing new Year tours in Denmark you can go to the famous Tivali Park. There are many souvenir shops and fairs here, musicians perform, competitions are held, various attractions are installed, children are treated to sweets. You can go ice skating in Tivali. Guests and residents of the city are entertained simultaneously by two Santa Clauses Ülemanden and Ülenisse. You can take beautiful photos for a long memory on the embankment near the Little Mermaid.
One can visit the castles of Bernstorf and Fredensborg, as well as the Guinness Museum of Records.
Prices for New Year's holidays in Denmark are not the cheapest.
Prices for New Year's tours to Denmark 2018
Finding for the New Year is not realistic, many book tours in advance. Tours should be booked two to three months before the expected vacation. These steps will help you choose the best hotels and hotels at an affordable price with a high level of service. New Year's tours for two to Denmark will cost from 900 euros. The price does not include air tickets, hotel accommodation, medical insurance.
Despite the fact that the rest in Denmark is not the cheapest, but the money spent on the trip is worth it. Visiting the homeland of Andersen and Shakespeare on the eve of the New Year holidays, you will immerse yourself in the magical world of a fairy tale, learn the traditions and customs of local residents, see two Santa Clauses at the same time, drink real mulled wine and Christmas beer, taste national dishes, admire the beautiful illuminations on the famous Nyhavn embankment. This journey will be unforgettable for you and your loved ones.
