Lonely PlanetSep 16
9 of the Best Cities in Europe to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Join in at the biggest party of the year with our guide to New Year
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- River ThamesSightBanks are lined for fireworks launched from the London Eye
- London EyeSightLaunches annual fireworks
- Natural History MuseumMuseumHosts NYE party with live music and silent disco
- Hampstead HeathParkThis grassy public space sits astride a sandy ridge, one of the highest points in London, running from Hampstead to…
- Primrose HillParkIt was named after the 64 metres (210 ft) hill in the centre of the park, one of the highest points in the London…
- London New Year’s Day ParadeFestivalAnnual parade starting at 1pm on January 1
- Elsewhere
- Moulin RougeTheatreParis, FranceVenue for enjoying a show
- Guinness StorehouseAttractionDublin, IrelandJames's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.
- Champs ElyséesAttractionParis, FranceOfficial street party with sound and light show
- Arc de TriompheSightParis, FranceFireworks fill the sky above at midnight
- Tagus RiverPublic artworkLisbon, PortugalLine the river for fireworks
- Bairro AltoSuburbLisbon, PortugalArea for vibrant nightlife, clubs, and bars
- HogmanayFestivalEdinburgh, United KingdomFour-day program of events including street party
- Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, IrelandFocal point for the New Year's Festival
- Brandenburger TorSightBerlin, GermanyParty with live music, light shows, and DJ sets
- KulturbrauereiAttractionBerlin, GermanyBerlin's biggest indoor New Year's Eve party
- Praça do ComércioSightLisbon, PortugalPopular gathering spot for celebrations
- Torre de BelémSightLisbon, Portugal16th-century tower, vantage point for celebrations
- Sacré-Cœur plazaSightParis, FranceEnjoy incredible views of the Paris skyline
- Christ Church CathedralSightDublin, IrelandDublin's oldest building
- LiffeySightDublin, IrelandSpectacular light display illuminates the skies above