New Year's tours to Denmark. New Year and Christmas tours to Denmark and Sweden. What you must do during the New Year holidays in Denmark
New Year in Copenhagen
29.12.2019 - 03.01.2020
The capital of the Danish kingdom brings its own, very warm and very touching, note to the Scandinavian New Year's party. The calm - cozy - passage of time in this romantic city is especially felt in the winter twilight, under the slowly falling snow. Only ringing Christmas chords break the winter silence of the city of Andersen, for several bright weeks plunging him into bustle and fun.
December 29th |
Departure from Moscow. Arrival in 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 royal summer residence and royal treasury). During the excursion, a festive, elegantly decorated city will open up to your eyes. You will see such beauties of Copenhagen as: the Danish Parliament and Christiansborg Palace, the winter royal residence of Amalienborg, the ancient canal district of Nyhavn, the New Royal Square, the colorful outlines of the famous Tivoli Park, Rosenborg Castle, the red facades and the spire of the Stock Exchange running towards the sky and, finally, the small The Little Mermaid on the Bay. You will see that the city has really stood still in anticipation of New Year's magic! Free time. We recommend: be sure to visit the famous Tivoli Park*, which makes the Danish capital fiery, bright and cheerful - stroll along the alleys of the park, amazingly decorated or check out one of the evening family performances. * Tivoli Park will be open during the 2019-2020 Christmas season from November 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020. |
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Breakfast in the hotel. Free day.
Recommendations for celebrating the New Year: |
1st of January |
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day to explore winter Copenhagen on your own. It’s worth walking along the long pedestrian street Strøget, the unique “heart of Copenhagen” with its numerous cafes and street musicians, to feel the special atmosphere of the New Year’s city. Mischievous children's laughter, thousands of colorful lights and a feeling of harmony and happiness await you in the evening on the city ice skating rink, which is flooded every winter in the very center of the city, on Novaya Royal Square(Kongens Nytorv). |
January 2 |
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time. For those interested, a tour "Through the castles of North Zealand"- 5 hours by bus from Russian speaking guide with a visit to Frederiksborg Castle and an external inspection of Kronborg Castle (for an additional fee, 100 euros/person, minimum group 10 people)): Trip to northern part The island of Zealand is preparing to welcome you with two castles. Frederiksborg is a graceful and majestic castle of the Danish kings and the famous “Hamlet’s” Kronborg, guarding the possessions of the Danish Kingdom at the tip of the cape. A free evening in Copenhagen is an excuse to go on a gastronomic spree walking route around the city, visiting iconic cafes, restaurants and local food stalls. |
January 3 |
Breakfast in the hotel. Airport transfer. |
Tour cost per room in euros without airfare:
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Hotels |
For double occupancy |
For single occupancy |
3 adults per room |
2 adults and 1 child under 12 years old 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.
Additional charges:
Air travel (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 dinner (optional);
To be paid on the spot: When staying in a hotel, a deposit is paid for a minibar, TV, and telephone.
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Options for New Year 2020 in Copenhagen:
1. New Year's dinner and circus show "Wallmans"
Program:
17.00
The doors to the circus/WALLMANS building open.
17.30 - 18.00
the guests take their seats.
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 cakes.
00.00 - 05.00
New Year's Eve. Night club
Price includes: entrance fee, cloakroom, aperitif, performance, 5-course menu, coffee/tea, champagne and traditional Danish cakes, night club.
Reservations for New Year's program and dinner: 15
€/person
Children under 18 years of age are not allowed into the nightclub and must leave the party before the nightclub opens (before 00:00).
Children under 12 years of age are allowed at dinner and show only.
At 01:00 new guests are allowed into the club.
2. New Year's dinner at the Admiral Hotel (Restaurant SALT)
100% prepayment upon booking, no possibility of cancellation
287 € (5 courses menu including wine selection)
Children under 16 years of age are not allowed into the restaurant.
18.30. Aperitif
19.00 Dinner
00.00. Champagne and traditional Danish cakes
An opportunity to see one of the most beautiful fireworks displays 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 dinner at 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
IN New Year's Eve, at exactly 12, the sky will be colored with magical fireworks as the city hall clock strikes. 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 attractions of Copenhagen, the National Museum, the majestic Trade Exchange and Christiansborg Palace, where the Danish Folketing Parliament sits, the Winter Royal Residence Amaljeborg, and of course the famous symphony of Copenhagen, the Little Mermaid, the heroine of the fairy tale of the same name by H.-H. Andersen.
And don't forget to visit the famous Tivoli theme park on December 30th, as it will be closed from December 31st until April. You will find yourself in the “city of childhood”, you will be able to please yourself with carousels and cotton candy and stroll through the Christmas market.
Possible arrival dates:
Departure 01/02/2016, flight Moscow - Copenhagen. Aeroflot Airlines/SAS.
It’s simply impossible to explore the entire city during the Christmas holidays, but the most interesting places you should definitely see. We offer you a walking sightseeing tour, where our guides will help you get to know 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, art Gallery, where collections of sculpture and painting from many countries of the world are presented.
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The two pearls of Scandinavia - Stockholm and Copenhagen, located just 5 hours by train from each other, connected by a unique bridge over Oresund Bay, are so close and so different. Both capitals claim to be the most fashionable and stylish cities in Europe. They amaze the imagination with their elegant Art Nouveau style and ultra-modern design that organically fits into the urban architectural landscape. Take a walk along the famous Copenhagen embankment - Nyhavn, try real Swedish smørbrød in one of the restaurants of the Ostermalms Saluhallen gastronomic market in Stockholm, listen to stories about the little mermaid and the famous group ABBA to fall in love with these wonderful cities and come back here again!
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Having taken a cruise along the North Sea from the “harbour of traders” - this is how the name “Copenhagen” is translated from the old Danish, to the capital of the Vikings and present-day Norway - Oslo, you will be able to see mysterious castle Hamlet (Kronborg) on the Danish side, multiple skerries on the Swedish side, and sailing along the Oslofjord, you will see the Akershus fortress built in the 13th century and the Aker Brygge embankment, located in the very center of Oslo.
While sightseeing in Copenhagen and Oslo and walking along the cobbled streets, you will definitely feel the Christmas atmosphere of these capitals and be able to “take” this festive mood with you!
Possible arrival dates:
Departure 01/02/2016, flight Moscow - Copenhagen. Aeroflot Airlines/SAS.
Vilnius - Trakai - Kaunas - Hill of Crosses - Rundāle Palace - Riga - Jurmala - Stockholm - Riga
Possible arrival dates:
| 01/02/2016-01/09/2016, 7 nights / 8 days |
In the program of this tour we have included for you the most interesting excursions around Vilnius, visit Trakai and Kaunas, the Hill of Crosses, Rundāle Palace, Riga - Jurmala - Stockholm - Helsinki - Tallinn
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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. And the world-famous Christmas beer awaits you here, New Year's fairs and festivals, millions of candles and quite comfortable weather - the air temperature in Denmark in winter on average tries to stay at -1°C.
The happiest people have not one, but two Santa Clauses - Julenisse and Julemanden. The first old man looks like a gnome and rides a sleigh drawn by foxes. The second is Julemanden - a big grandfather who is helped by elves.
On New Year 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 the nut goes to an unmarried girl, then next year her bachelor life will come to an end. And for everyone else, almonds “threaten” simple human happiness in the coming year.
When the New Year arrives, the TV speakers explode with the clock at Copenhagen City Hall, champagne flows and everyone devours the kransekage cake tower by both cheeks. It is customary to give children toy Christmas trees, in the branches of which hides a mischievous troll who knows exactly what the future awaits you.
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Of course, the main New Year festivities in Denmark 2019 will traditionally take place in Copenhagen. On Town Hall Square a flood of unbridled fun begins, and in Tivoli Park you can bargain at the Christmas market and test the strength of gravity at the skating rink. You should go here with children, who will be delighted by the numerous attractions. Be sure to look for the carousel, which recently turned 150 years old.
During the day, you can stroll along the Nyhavn embankment, where visitors can see the famous colorful houses that look like they came straight out of a postcard. These houses will be the best backdrop for your Danish photo shoot.
Do not miss the opportunity to watch the changing of the guard, which takes place every day at 11:30 am palace complex Amalienborg. The king's guards, dressed in full dress uniform, march through the entire city, accompanied by an orchestra blaring in marches.
Fans of museum promenades should visit the State Museum of Art, which displays paintings by European painters, and the Museum of Bertel Thorvaldsen, one of the most famous Danish artists and sculptors, who worked in the style of late classicism. In the New Glyptotek of the Carlsberg brewer you will be lucky enough to see one of the richest collections of works of art that have come down to us from Ancient world, and at the Guinness Museum of Records - to see all the very best and that telephone booth into which two dozen schoolchildren were able to crowd.
New Year's Denmark - the first page of a new volume of life
Don't limit your trip to Denmark to Copenhagen alone, as every city in this country offers a unique experience.
Aalborg is famous for its fenced aquavit 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 attractions today captivate those who are in love with the hoary old days.
New Year's tours to Denmark are guaranteed to turn into a fairy tale tour only under one condition - if you visit hometown Hans Christian Andersen - Odense. You will visit the half-timbered house in which the storyteller spent his childhood, as well as 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 Eastern Jutland,” you can visit the unique Women’s Museum, which tells everything about the fairer sex.
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If you want to see Andersen’s homeland, feel the real magical fairy-tale atmosphere of the winter holidays, have fun with your 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 here is mild and comfortable, but at this time there are strong winds, so you need to put warm clothes in your suitcase. Tourists will find many surprises, beautiful winter landscapes, and New Year's illumination. Danes celebrate Christmas on December 24-25. Already on December 1, fairs and souvenir shops begin to open, where you can buy New Year's attributes and gifts for relatives. The city streets come to life, everything around is in lights, rain, stars. During this period, it’s great 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, like in many countries, celebrate New Year on December 31st. The festive dinner begins after the Queen’s traditional speech at 18:00, and on January 1, the Prime Minister himself congratulates the country’s residents and guests on the holidays.
The New Year's table includes fish, rice, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes. For dessert there is a cone-shaped birthday cake and rice pudding. Champagne is considered a traditional New Year's drink.
The Danes have an interesting tradition - whole year they collect unnecessary dishes and take them with them when visiting on New Year's Eve. At the threshold, they break the dishes into small pieces. The hosts do not swear, but rather welcome guests who honor old customs. It is believed that the more fragments, the luckier the year.
Every year the Nyhavn waterfront hosts the most stunning illuminations. On New Year's Eve you can see beautiful fireworks. In souvenir shops and fairs you can buy roasted almonds, which are neatly wrapped in little bags, and drink real mulled wine. At the beginning of November they start selling Christmas beer.
The Danes decorate the 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 in total on the wreath. So on New Year's Eve all the candles will be burning.
Where to go during the New Year holidays?
Choosing New Year's tours in Denmark you can go to the famous Tivali Park. There are many souvenir shops and fairs, musicians perform, competitions are held, various attractions are installed, and 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, Julemanden and Julenisse. Do beautiful pictures You can make a lasting memory on the embankment near the Little Mermaid.
You can visit the Bernstorf and Fredensborg castles, as well as the Guinness World Records Museum in.
Prices for New Year's holidays in Denmark are not the cheapest.
Prices for New Year tours to Denmark 2018
It’s impossible to find one for the New Year; many people book trips in advance. Vacations should be booked two to three months in advance of your intended vacation. These steps will help you choose 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 of the tour does not include air tickets, hotel accommodation, or medical insurance.
Despite the fact that a holiday in Denmark is not the cheapest, the money spent on travel is worth it. Visiting the homeland of Andersen and Shakespeare on New Year's Eve, you will immerse yourself in Magic world fairy tales, learn the traditions and customs of local residents, see two Santa Clauses at the same time, drink real mulled wine and Christmas beer, try National dishes, admire the beautiful illuminations on the famous Nyhavn promenade. This trip will be unforgettable for you and your loved ones.
It is customary here to celebrate Catholic Christmas(December 24-25), and New Year, but already the second of January is considered a regular working day. On the 31st, the Queen congratulates the Danes and guests of the country, and the Prime Minister congratulates the first.
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 New Year, a lot of fairs and festivals are held in the country.
Christmas wreaths are hung on doors on December 1st. From this day on, every Sunday candles are lit in homes, symbolizing the Christmas star.
How to make the most of the New Year holidays in Copenhagen?
The easiest way is to visit the city immediately after arriving tourist centre The Wonderful Copenhagen on Vesterbrogade, 4A (close to the train station and Tivoli). There are many brochures about the main attractions, and any additional information will be provided by the Center staff.
Assistance to tourists even includes booking tickets and hotels. In addition, here you can get discount coupons, which is important: Copenhagen is one of the most expensive cities Europe.
Please note: although traditional markets are called Christmas markets, they are closed on Christmas Day in Denmark and are closed on the 24th-25th. Plan for these days interesting excursion and try one of Copenhagen's great restaurants. It is recommended to arrive a week before the New Year: the most interesting things happen before December 24 and after December 27.
New Year traditions and holiday destinations
Both on New Year and Christmas, the main festivities are concentrated on Town Hall Square. It is attractive not only with the magnificent architecture of the surrounding houses, but also with many cozy restaurants and cafes.
Tivoli Park hosts a Christmas market, a winter skating rink, and musical groups performing. This is where it is advisable to look if you come with children. The park has many attractions, and during this period it most closely resembles 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 is more than one and a half hundred years old!
But other areas of the city are not lagging behind: skating rinks are filled in the squares, and traditional candied roasted almonds are prepared right on the streets.
Weather during the New Year holidays in Denmark
Christmas in Copenhagen is usually cold: frosty and snowy weather. Therefore, it is best to create a route so as to see not only the sights, but also, for example, museums where 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. When you come here, be prepared for snowfall. But the air temperature, even in the harshest winters, rarely drops below –10°C, and on average remains at –1°C.
What to see for New Year in Copenhagen?
If the weather is sunny, be sure to visit the Nyhavn promenade during the day or evening. This is where you'll find the famous rainbow houses, which make for a stunning backdrop for photos. During the New Year holidays, the embankment is decorated not only with illumination, but also with magnificent fireworks.
The changing of the guard ceremony at the residence of the monarchs, the Amalienborg palace complex, looks very impressive. Every day the guard leaves Rosenborg Castle at exactly 11.30. Guardsmen in full dress march through the city to the sounds of the orchestra, which plays a new march on every street. All this takes half an hour, and at exactly noon a ceremonial changing of the guard takes place in front of the Amalienborg gates.
Any tourist in Denmark can attend a real parliamentary meeting. The schedule of excursions is on his website, but registration is optional. All you have to do is go to the guest entrance to parliament and find out if there are free seats. If there is, you will be let in completely free of charge.
Excursions and other activities
On New Year's Eve you can go out of town: popular tourist routes to the castles of Bernstorf and Fredensborg. When planning to celebrate the New Year in Copenhagen, do not forget about the city museums:
1) State Museum arts, offering visitors paintings by famous European masters;
2) National Museum;
3) Thorvaldsen Museum;
4) Glyptothek Ny Carlsberg, with a huge collection of works of art from the Ancient World;
5) Guinness World Records Museum.
Be sure to buy a Copenhagen museum card, which will give you the opportunity to visit more than seven dozen museums for free. In addition, you can travel on it for free 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 there are two Santa Clauses here (Julemanden and Julenisse), who amuse the kids with all their might. Numerous circus performances are complemented entertainment programs in the local aquarium, the richest in Europe.
Be sure to stop by the Langelinie pier, “visit” the Little Mermaid, and take a photo of the baby against her background. It is often called the number 1 attraction even for adults - what can we say about kids!
There is a zoo here, and from the adjacent Frederiksberg Garden, surrounding the palace of the same name, some of the enclosures can be viewed for free. In addition, the Deer Park is open to everyone, where real royal deer, almost tame, graze. It houses the Bakken amusement park - although with paid entrance.
Renting 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 Tivoli 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 look for options in advance, through the Internet or friends, or upon arrival, look at the local University and look through the notice board. In the second case, you may be able to save additional money.
New Year's tours and resorts in Denmark
You can visit the country either independently or as part of a special New Year's tour. His average price– about 900 euros (depending on duration, program and other factors). IN winter time the number of options is decreasing: seaside resorts are not very popular at this time. It is best to celebrate the New Year in 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 discovers facets of culture hidden in other seasons.
What is a must-do during the New Year holidays in Denmark?
New Year in Denmark is a bright and memorable holiday. You can celebrate it cheerfully both on your own and with your family.
Arriving at this time in Copenhagen, you must:
- Order local gleg, a drink made from warmed red wine and spices, at one of the restaurants or cafes. There are also non-alcoholic options - from juice;
- Try the 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 at a restaurant one of the famous Danish sandwiches, which are not a snack, but the basis of local cuisine.
The land of Shakespeare and Andersen
Denmark is the cradle of the Germanic tribes and their unique culture. Arriving in Copenhagen for the New Year, you will be able to see how reverently the Danes treat their own history. According to the results of several independent surveys, it is local residents They consider themselves the happiest people in Europe and the world.