Ready to ring in the New Year in Germany with a bang? These fantastic places are a must-visit for any party enthusiast.
1. New Year's Eve in Cologne: Phantasialand Celebrations
Attend the grand at Phantasialand theme park in Brühl, near Cologne. Enjoy a varied menu featuring national cuisines while witnessing fireworks best observed from the Rhine's banks or Rhine bridges like Severinsbrücke.
In addition to the concert, Instagram shows a lively New Year's Eve celebration at Phantasialand. Visitors can opt for a package deal including tickets to musicals, parties, and dinners with harbor views.
2. Hamburg's Waterfront Fireworks and Celebrations
Enjoy a large New Year's fireworks display from a designated waterfront spot in Hamburg. Alternatively, you can celebrate on board a traditional boat during a harbor cruise.
For those who prefer solid ground, the pier offers various festive food options in snack bars and kiosks. Packages for musicals, shows, and gala dinners with views of the city and harbor are also available.
3. New Year's Eve in the Bavarian Forest: Nature and Relaxation
For nature lovers, the Bavarian Forest offers a serene New Year's Eve getaway. With numerous entertainment options from snowshoeing and cross-country skiing to snowshoe walks, sleigh rides, and hikes, the Bavarian Forest promises a relaxing and fun-filled holiday.
4. New Year's Runs: Sporty New Year's Eve
Join the numerous New Year's runs in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to finish the year on a sporty note. These events are not only in megacities like Munich, Berlin, and Vienna but also in smaller towns like Bautzen, Saarbrücken, and Bad Staffelstein. Multiple distances are offered, ensuring beginners can participate. On New Year's Eve, around 100,000 participants run approximately 100 New Year's races across Germany.
5. New Year's Swim in the North Sea
Celebrate in a unique way with the traditional New Year's runs in the North Sea, where you can participate in lower-key runs while sporting funny costumes. Join the festivities in Wyk on the Föhr island or the North Sea swim in Füssen, Bavaria, for a memorable start to your new year.
Additional Tips and Enrichment Data
- Hamburg's H1 Club & Lounge hosts the "HAMBURG x Old School Vibes" party, while the "Wahala X Crushnight" event takes place at the same venue.
- Munich hosts popular New Year's Eve parties at venues such as Roten Sonne, Sweet, Backstage, P1, and Pacha Club.
- The Berlin New Year’s Eve Run goes through Grunewald Forest's trails, while the Munich New Year's run takes place in the English Garden.
Enjoy your New Year's Eve adventures in Germany! From the vibrant celebrations in Cologne and Hamburg to the serene atmosphere in the Bavarian Forest, there's a little something for everyone.
