Where to go on vacation with your child for Christmas and New Year 2019/2020? We present the top 10 foreign countries in the world and 6 cities in Europe, ideal for spending an interesting New Year's holiday with your child. For every taste and budget: inexpensively or without saving, in Europe or at sea...
Being parents of three children and avid travelers, we will proceed from our own experience and care for the child. The 2019/2020 New Year holidays will officially last from January 1 to January 8, i.e. only 8 days. But with a strong desire, some parents will be able to extend their vacation and New Year holidays to 10-14 days, capturing some dates from December 28 to 31, 2019 or from January 9 to 12, 2020. We would not recommend taking a child from mid-winter to summer for a week, also with a long flight and a large change in time zones... But for a couple of weeks or more, it is quite possible to go with children to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam and etc.) or even to the Caribbean...
We will give priority to recommending countries with shorter flights, a slight time zone shift, as well as New Year's programs and amusement parks for children. Well, for adult men and women planning to vacation for the New Year without children or with teenage children, we advise you to pay attention to our next Rating of warm countries for the New Year
So, the top 10 countries and 6 cities for New Year holidays with children on the World map and how to get there: best tours, prices for air tickets and accommodation... Plus discounts and tips from the blog "Traveler's Diary"!!!
The most important tip when buying a New Year or Christmas tour, as well as separate air tickets and hotels, is to book in advance! The earlier the better! Then prices will be noticeably cheaper, and there will be much more choice. Moreover, it is best to choose and buy online:
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- Flights - to Aviasales
- Hotels - on Hotellook -60% discount! | RoomGuru
- Apartments - on Airbnb -2100 rubles discount!
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So you can really find best deals and the cheapest prices. Yes, and don't forget about Airbnb coupon and other exclusive discounts from the blog "Traveler's Diary":
And, of course, you need to decide where exactly you want to take your child for the New Year holidays: to the sea, ski resort or on New Year's holiday at the most fairytale cities Europe... Ask your child what he dreams of
New Year with children at sea
Dubai, UAE)
The New Year in Dubai is celebrated on an impressive scale! Here are the most grandiose entertainment events and New Year's fireworks! Children (and their parents) will be delighted by numerous amusement parks (the huge LEGOLAND, Ferrari Park, Wonderland amusement park, IMG Worlds of Adventure amusement park, numerous water parks: Wild Wadi, Dreamland, etc., the largest indoor ski complex Ski Dubai, etc.) . Adults are sure to enjoy the shopping and sales at The Dubai Mall. Dubai is the highest level of service and quality in hotels and restaurants. And of the countries we have listed in Europe and the Middle East, Dubai has the best chance of warm seas for comfortable swimming with children...
Weather for New Year in Dubai: dry and sunny, on average +25 during the day, water +22, but sometimes higher
Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)
Prices New Year's tours from 7 nights in Dubai start from 1,200 euros (90,000 rubles) for a family with one child:
Last minute tours in the UAE: from 250 euros (19,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: ~ 5:30
Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru
Canary Islands (Spain)
The “Island of Eternal Spring” Tenerife, like Paris, is probably always a good idea As, indeed, is Gran Canaria... The southern coast of Tenerife and Gran Canaria are ideal for spending the New Year with children in the Canaries. Canarians are cheerful people and celebrate on a grand scale - large-scale shows, entertainment programs, carnivals and fireworks await you. The Canaries have several water parks, the best of which is Siam Park, and there are also amusement parks for children. The fairly high level of service will not disappoint.
Weather but New Year in Tenerife: partly cloudy, on average +23 during the day, water +20, but sometimes higher
Visa: needed (“Schengen”)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in the Canary Islands start from 1,600 euros (122,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from: Last minute tours to SpainAirfare from Moscow: from 300 euros (23,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: 7 - 7:30
Accommodation per night: from 20 euros (1600 rubles) per Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru
Cyprus
Cyprus is an island where the sun shines 300-340 days a year! It will be cool for swimming on New Year's Day, but excellent nature, bright sun and sea air will do their job for a great mood There are many water parks and amusement parks in Cyprus. The New Year is celebrated with fun, with fireworks and entertainment shows.
Weather for New Year in Cyprus: sunny, average +18 during the day, water +18
Visa: simplified electronic pro-visa is issued online (up to 90 days), or “Schengen”
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Cyprus start from 670 euros (50,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from: Last minute tours to CyprusAirfare from Moscow Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: ~ 4 hours
Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to RoomGuru
Türkiye
When going on a New Year's trip to Turkey, you should choose either Istanbul for festive fun, or the Mediterranean coast, or you can combine, say, Istanbul and Antalya in one trip, going to the sea after the New Year It will be noticeably colder and cloudier in Istanbul, but the New Year itself is celebrated on a grand scale! Ancient city at the junction of Europe and Asia, the New Year is celebrated every year on a larger scale and can surprise not only with the abundance of attractions, but also with grandiose fireworks, which are best admired from Taksim Square or the Galata Bridge. The whole city is buried in the lights of flickering garlands. New Year's market shopping at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar will not disappoint either. Istanbul restaurants prepare festive menus and entertainment shows. Celebrating the New Year on boats plying the Golden Horn and Bosphorus is very popular. There are quite a lot of amusement parks in Istanbul for families with children: FunLab, Jurassic Land, MoiPark, Bostanci Lunaparki, Pirates of Istanbul, ViaSea Aquarium... In the province of Antalya on the coast there are also many water parks and amusement parks for children, all hotels and restaurants prepare festive programs for all guests, and the pools of hotels in the middle and high price categories are often heated. Numerous saunas with hammams also warm up well, after which a Turkish massage will further convince you of the right choice of Turkey.
Weather for New Year in Turkey: partly cloudy, average +16 during the day, water +15 on the Mediterranean coast / in Istanbul +9 during the day
Visa: not needed (up to 60 days)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Turkey start from 450 euros (34,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from: Last minute toursAirfare from Moscow: from 150 euros (11,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: ~ 3-4 hours
Accommodation per night: from 8 euros (600 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 16 euros (1100 rubles) to RoomGuru
Israel
As we have already mentioned, Israel does not officially celebrate Christmas; Jews usually begin Hanukkah on December 25th. But the secular New Year is celebrated, and thanks to the large diaspora of emigrants from Russia, Christmas is generally celebrated on January 7 In Israel, you will find a decent level of service and care for children, numerous wellness programs, excursions and a huge number of attractions! There are also excellent amusement parks in Israel for families with children, for example, Secretroom in Jerusalem or Superland in Tel Aviv.
Weather for New Year in Israel: partly cloudy, average +19 during the day, water +21
Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Israel start from 1,200 euros (90,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from: Last Minute Tours to IsraelAirfare from Moscow: from 200 euros (15,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: ~ 4:30
Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 40 euros (3000 rubles) to RoomGuru
Goa (India)
In Goa, as a former Portuguese colony, it is customary to celebrate Christmas and New Year in a European way: December 24/25 is Catholic Christmas, and on the night of January 1 is New Year. Concerts, discos, music shows, entertainment programs and fireworks are guaranteed! And, of course, there will be very hot weather and warm sea in Goa! If north Goa is noisier and more party-oriented, then south Goa is calmer and more suitable for family vacation with kids. Goa has a huge selection of accommodation options from the cheapest and most unpretentious to the luxurious high level service. There are only a couple of water parks in Goa, Splash Down being a more or less decent one. The most important entertainment for children in Goa is the sea, sun, sand and exotic nature!
Weather for New Year in Goa: sunny, average +29 during the day, water +27
Visa: required (can be applied online, at the Indian Embassy, visa center or through a tour operator)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Goa start from 1,350 euros (102,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from:Airfare from Moscow Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: from 7 hours
Accommodation per night: from 20 euros (1500 rubles) per Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to RoomGuru
Thailand
For a holiday with children for the New Year, the most ideal place in Thailand would be Phuket or Pattaya. In Thailand, New Year is celebrated three times: traditional, Chinese and Thai. The traditional one also runs from December 31 to January 1. Fireworks, colorful shows and entertainment programs await you. Unlike Goa, Pattaya has good water parks and interesting parks entertainment: Ramayana, Cartoon Network Amazone, Mini-Siam and Mini-Europe, HarborLand, etc. Next door in Bangkok are the huge Siam Park and Dream World. as well as Safari World and Marine Park. In Phuket there are water parks Rawai Park, Splash Jungle Water Park, etc. In Thailand, winter is the peak season, excellent weather and warm sea. There is quite decent service and medical care here.
Weather for New Year in Thailand: sunny, average +30 during the day, water +28
Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Thailand start from 1,750 euros (133,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from: Last Minute Tours to ThailandAirfare from Moscow to Phuket: from 570 euros (43,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: from 9-10 hours
Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 9 euros (700 rubles) to RoomGuru
Vietnam
An ideal place to relax with children in Vietnam for the New Year is Phu Quoc Island. There is almost always sun and calm sea here. It may rain in Nha Trang on New Year's Day, and there may be strong waves in Phan Thiet and Mui Ne. As in Thailand, the traditional New Year is celebrated everywhere and cheerfully, but mostly for tourists . Bright entertainment shows, music concerts and fireworks await you on the embankments. The largest and one of the best amusement parks in Vietnam, VinPearl ("Vinpearl") is located in Nha Trang. There is also an amusement park "Vinpearl" in Fukuoka. Prices in the country are even cheaper than Thailand, but the infrastructure is worse, and flights with transfers are longer.
Weather for New Year in Vietnam: sunny, average +29 during the day, water +26
Visa: not needed (up to 15 days)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Phu Quoc start from 2,300 euros (175,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from: Last minute toursAirfare from Moscow to Phu Quoc: from 650 euros (49,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow to Fukuoka: from 13 hours, with transfers
Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 10 euros (760 rubles) to RoomGuru
Hainan (China)
Perhaps the Sanya resort in Hainan is especially suitable for the New Year holidays with children. In Sanya you will find many hotels with a fairly wide range of service levels and prices, and many restaurants. Excellent wide beaches and clear sea. Hainan has several water and amusement parks for families with children. They are small, but the best of them are located in Sanya: Sanya Romance Park, Xidao Amusement Park, Aquaventure Water Park, Sanya Dream Water Park... And yet, the main charm of Sanya and Hainan is the sea, beaches and sun!
Weather for New Year in Hainan: partly cloudy, average +27 during the day (range from +20 to +27), water +24
Visa: not needed (up to 30 days)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Sanya start from 1850 euros (140,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from:Airfare from Moscow to Sanya: from 650 euros (49,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow to Sanya: from 13 hours, with transfers
Accommodation per night: from 30 euros (2250 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 60 euros (4500 rubles) to RoomGuru
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is one of the most expensive and remote destinations in this review, but it is ready to boast of ideal beaches, the clearest turquoise ocean, a high level of service and care for children's holidays. And here there is amazing nature - flora and fauna! Unlike Southeast Asia or the Middle East, Christian Catholic holidays and of course Christmas are zealously observed in the Dominican Republic. The New Year is also celebrated on a grand scale. But in all this there is additionally a large admixture of unrestrained Latin American carnival! There are several water parks, an aquarium and theme parks in the Dominican Republic to get acquainted with animals and flora Dominican Republic
Weather for the New Year in the Dominican Republic: sunny, average +30 during the day, water +27
Visa: not needed (issued within 30 days tourist map for 10-15 dollars)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in the Dominican Republic start from 2,550 euros (194,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from:Airfare from Moscow: from 800 euros (62,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: ~ 12 hours
Accommodation per night: from 15 euros (1100 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to RoomGuru
When going to the sea for the New Year holidays with children, you need to understand that even in the warmest corners of Europe or the Middle East (Canary Islands, Cyprus, Turkey, Israel, Dubai) it will be warm and sunny like spring, but swimming in the sea is not guaranteed. At the listed resorts, the sea water temperature can fluctuate from +15 to +25 degrees, it doesn’t change from year to year, depending on your luck But, in any case, a light tan, warm sun, healthy sea air and sand castles on the beach are guaranteed
Another thing is the Caribbean or Southeast Asia (Dominican Republic, India, Thailand, Vietnam)! This is where the season will be and the air and water temperatures will be from about +25 to +30 degrees. The disadvantages of these destinations are higher prices, longer flights, and more time zone changes. However, we have included these Southeast Asian destinations because for residents of Siberia and Far East The flight to Russia will be noticeably shorter, the change in time zones will be less, and the cost of air tickets will be much cheaper! Well, the Dominican Republic itself is simply Paradise on Earth, including for children
With children for a Christmas New Year's tale
Finland
Finland is considered one of the best New Year's destinations, and Helsinki is a truly fabulous Christmas city. Catholic Christmas is celebrated on December 24/25, New Year's Day on the night of January 1, and the Feast of the Three Kings on January 6. These days, Finland will delight parents with children with fireworks, entertainment shows, New Year sales and Christmas markets. There are quite a lot of water and amusement parks in Finland, for example: Moominworld, Angry Birds Activity Park, Tykkimaki Amusement Park, and in Helsinki you will enjoy the Linnanmaki Amusement Park. In addition to Helsinki itself, when traveling on New Year's holidays with children, you should definitely take a trip to Lapland (to visit Santa Claus at his residence) to Rovaniemi, for example, on the Lapland Express.
Weather: snow, -3 in the afternoon in Helsinki / in northern Finland below -10
Visa: needed (“Schengen”)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Finland start from 1,400 euros (107,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from:Airfare from Moscow: from 90 euros (7000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: 1:45
Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru
Denmark
Denmark is very unfairly kept silent when reviewing New Year's trips with children. Meanwhile, the canals of Copenhagen with the City Hall are one of the most fabulous places in Europe and the World, and in the Danish Billund there is the largest and very first Legoland in the World - an entertainment complex that will not leave any child of any age indifferent! In the aforementioned Copenhagen, for children there is a huge Tivoli amusement park, a Bakken amusement park, a fabulous Andersen Museum, a children's scientific Entertainment Center"Experimentarium City", Guinness World Records Museum, Railway Museum, IMAX Planetarium, Circus Museum, a huge ancient open-air village museum and much more!
Weather: snow, 0 during the day
Visa: needed (“Schengen”)
Airfare from Moscow: from 170 euros (13,000) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: from 5 hours, with transfers
Accommodation per night Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 70 euros (5300 rubles) to RoomGuru
Czech
Prague is one of the most fabulous cities in Europe, and snow-covered Prague is doubly so Prague - most popular place For New Year's holiday in Europe among the Russians. And it's not just a matter of low prices...For Christmas and new year holidays Prague will surprise you with its castles, palaces, bridges, a huge number of attractions, delicious cuisine in restaurants, grandiose fireworks and their own Christmas markets, where it is simply impossible not to eat and buy souvenirs The amusement parks in Prague are not as great as the architecture and attractions, however, children and their parents will certainly enjoy the Aquapalace Praha water park or the Creative World amusement park.
Weather: snow, ~ 0 during the day
Visa: needed (“Schengen”)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in Prague start from 1,100 euros (84,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from:Airfare from Moscow: from 170 euros (13,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: 2:45
Accommodation per night: from 50 euros (3800 rubles) for Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! RoomGuru
Hungary
The most fabulous place Hungary and one of the most fabulous cities in Europe is, of course, Budapest with its stunning architecture. The situation with amusement parks for children here is even worse than in Prague, but there is a wonderful indoor water park called Aquaworld. But even better than any water parks in Budapest are the baths known throughout Europe (hot mineral springs): Gellert, Széchenyi, etc. Believe me, both adults and children will really enjoy this vacation! Prices in Budapest are even lower than Prague, also very decent Magyar cuisine and many attractions! And the New Year's fireworks over the Danube and the Parliament building are simply unforgettable.
By the way, we published several interesting articles on the blog about winter Budapest:
https://site/vengriya/kvartira-i-eda-v-budapeshte
https://site/vengriya/kupalni-budapeshta-gellert
https://site/vengriya/dostoprimechatelnosti-budapeshta
Weather: snow, -3 in the afternoon
Visa: needed (“Schengen”)
AviasalesFlight from Moscow: 2:30
Accommodation per night: from 40 euros (3000 rubles) per Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 45 euros (3400 rubles) to RoomGuru
Germany
To spend the New Year holidays with a child in Germany, we recommend paying attention to Munich. Firstly, compared to Berlin, tours and air tickets are cheaper here, and it will be a little quieter. Secondly, Munich is located very close to Günzburg (halfway to Stuttgart), which in turn is home to the huge Legoland Amusement Park - every child’s dream! From here you can actually get to the amusement park "Europa Park" - the largest in Germany and the second after Disneyland Paris in Europe! It is located in Rust, almost on the border with France, less than 400 km from Munich. Well, Munich itself will impress with its architecture and Christmas atmosphere.
: from 45 euros (3400 rubles) for Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 55 euros (4200 rubles) to RoomGuru
France
Paris is always a good idea, as Audrey Hepburn once said... And even more so for the New Year Just imagine the Eiffel Tower in New Year's illumination! Since December, the entire city and its attractions begin to shimmer with multi-colored lights of light bulbs and garlands. And the New Year itself is best celebrated under fireworks on the Champs Elysees. New Year's holidays are accompanied by numerous shows, concerts, performances, festivals and fairs, and prices at sales in Paris at this time can pleasantly surprise The most romantic city in the World can boast not only the Eiffel Tower and attractions. Children and their parents will surely enjoy both the largest Parisian Disneyland and the Asterix amusement park...
Weather: +6 during the day
Visa: needed (“Schengen”)
Prices for New Year's tours from 7 nights in France start from 1,300 euros (99,000 rubles) for a family with one child
Discount promotional codes for tours from:Airfare from Moscow: from 170 euros (13,000 rubles) per person round trip to Aviasales
Flight from Moscow: 4 hours
Accommodation per night: from 25 euros (1900 rubles) to Airbnb -2100 rubles discount! / from 65 euros (5000 rubles) to RoomGuru
Christmas nuance... In all of the ones we listed European countries(including the Canaries) + in the Dominican Republic and partly in Goa, Catholic Christmas is celebrated (December 24/25) and the Feast of the Three Kings or Three Wise Men (January 6). It's not Christmas in Israel. official holiday- usually, Jews begin to celebrate Hanukkah on December 25, but due to the large Russian diaspora, Christmas, like in Russia, is still celebrated on January 7. In all other Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu countries, Christmas is not a holiday. But the traditional New Year from December 31 to January 1 is celebrated by all countries in our rating
*The prices indicated in the article are current for 2019/2020 at the time of writing.
The best period of the school year is the holidays. This is how it has always been and will always be. Let's see where to relax during the autumn holidays in 2019.
Moscow
There are many routes in the capital and the Moscow region. First of all, it’s worth visiting:
1. Gorky Park(Krymsky Val st., 9). The most popular in the city. In recent years, it has been actively improved. It stretches along the river for 7 km and has a wide promenade.
2. Planetarium(Sadovaya-Kudrinskaya St., 5). In 2011 it was seriously reconstructed. There are Big and Small Star Halls, in which astronomical objects and events are shown on a dome screen. In the Sky Park you can see instruments for understanding the Universe and visit the observatory towers.
3. Tretyakov Gallery(Lavrushinsky Lane, 10) and the Pushkin Museum (Volkhonka St., 12) are eternal classics during the school holidays in the fall. Special excursions are offered for young visitors.
4. Experimentarium(Butyrskaya st., 46). One of the newfangled establishments, opened in 2011. There are interesting exhibits in various fields: mechanics, optics, electricity. You can conduct the experiments yourself (just be careful).
5. Museums: Biological (Malaya Gruzinskaya St., 15), Darvinovsky (Vavilov St., 57), Paleontological (Profsoyuznaya St., 123), Zoological (Bolshaya Nikitskaya St., 6) - ideal for visiting with a child.
Saint Petersburg
One of the cities to which entire tours are booked for the autumn holidays. We talked a lot about: drawbridges, the Hermitage, Tsarskoye Selo and so on. Now let’s talk about interesting places for children:
1. Colonnade of St. Isaac's Cathedral(Isaakievskaya Square, 4) - offers a bird's eye view of the city. Since children are good with the vestibular system and are rarely afraid of heights, they will like it.
2. City tour on red double decker bus"City Tour". A trip through the city center with an audio guide. As the event progresses, you can get off the bus, visit the attraction, and then board the next bus.
3. Happylon amusement park in the Galereya shopping center(Ligovsky Prospekt, 30a, 5th floor). Walk through labyrinths, ride carousels, play video simulators and have fun on other attractions.
4. Museum-theater “Fairy Tale House”(Alexandrovsky Park, 1a). Offers both performances and museum programs. Programs and performances are designed for children from 1 to 12 years old.
5. Museum “The Universe of Water”(Shpalernaya St., 56). Talks about the role of water in human life. Information is taught through interactive exhibits and tours.
Kazan
When the autumn holidays begin, many people go to Kazan. It’s nice to show the capital of Tatarstan to children and see it for yourself:
1. Water park "Riviera"(Fatykha Amirkhana St., 1) is one of the largest and best water parks in Russia. There are over 50 attractions, some of which are unique. And the best thing is that the prices are very reasonable.
2. Kazan Zoo(Hadi Taktash st., 112). This is the only institution in Russia where there is a zoo and a botanical garden under one roof. By the way, the garden is the oldest in Russia and successfully competes with the famous Moscow Zoo.
3. Kazan Circus(Millennium Square, 2). The circus tradition in Kazan is very strong - local artists collaborate with the most famous circuses in the world. So come in, you will definitely like it.
4. Amusement park "Kyrlay"(Odnostoronka Girvki St., 1a). Several attraction zones: extreme, family, children's. There is also a Ferris wheel.
5. House of entertaining science and technology(Gabdulla Tukay St., 91). Introduces children to the phenomena of the surrounding world in a playful way. You can go here with a small child or a teenager.
Sochi
A trip to Sochi in the fall is a guarantee of a good mood until the end of the year and a bright essay “How I spent my autumn holidays.” IN southern capital Russia has a lot of great entertainment, popular with both schoolchildren and students:
1. Sochi Park(Imeretinskaya Lowland, Olympic Avenue, 21). One of the best theme parks in Europe. Modern attractions, dolphinarium, quests, master classes. You can take a ticket to the park for the whole day and go wherever you want.
2. Dolphinarium "Riviera"(Tsentralny microdistrict, Egorova St., 1). Unique programs in which not only dolphins participate, but also sea lions and cats.
3. Sochi Discovery World Aquarium(Adler, Lenin St., 219A/4). The largest such establishment in Russia. There are about thirty aquariums here, and their inhabitants number in hundreds of species. The most fascinating place is the 44-meter long tunnel. There you are surrounded on all sides by water and fish that you most likely have never seen before.
4. Nikola Tesla Museum(Imeretinskaya Lowland, Olympic Avenue, 21). It tells about scientific progress in a bright and original way to visitors of all ages: from first-graders to healthy children. Watch show programs, perform experiments, study interactive exhibits.
5. Riviera Park(Tsentralny microdistrict, Egorova St., 1). A green island in the very center of Sochi, complemented by unusual attractions, a sports town and a theater.
6. Water park "AquaLoo"(Dekabristov St., 78b). Part of the entertainment complex of the same name. The water park has pools and attractions designed specifically for children.
7. Skypark(village Kazachiy Khutor, Krasnoflotskaya st.). This is a real camp for the brave: here you can walk along a suspension bridge at an altitude of more than 200 meters or even jump from it (although only adults are allowed to do this).
Of course, this is not a complete list of activities on. You can also go to the famous Sochi Arboretum (Kurortny Prospekt, 74), look at the monkeys at the Adler Nursery (Veseloye village, Mira Street, 177), or look into the good old circus (Deputatskaya Street, 8).
Kaliningrad
The autumn holidays for schoolchildren can be non-standard in Russia too. For example, if you go to Kaliningrad. The number of castles, forts, towers and fortifications is simply off the charts - there is always something for children. Let's get to know the city's places in more detail:
1. Kaliningrad Zoo(Mira Ave., 26). It’s as good as a zoo, and also offers a lot of entertainment for kids: slides, trampolines and the opportunity to play with some animals.
2. National Park"Curonian Spit"(village Rybachy, Lesnaya, 7). Best known for the Dancing Forest. What made the trees bend so bizarrely, no one still knows. However, the spectacle is fabulous. Here you can also try to find amber: the search is interesting in itself, because it is akin to treasure hunting.
3. Central Park(between Mira Avenue, Pushkin, Dmitry Donskoy and Sergeant Koloskov streets). There are attractions, a puppet theater, and a famous monument to Baron Munchausen.
4. Friedland Gate Museum(Dzerzhinsky St., 30). You will take a virtual walk through the streets of Königsberg and learn all about the knights of the Teutonic Order.
5. Museum of the World Ocean(Marshal Baghramyan St.). Here you can see real ships, as well as climb the lighthouse and observation deck take in the surrounding beauty.
Minsk
The first holidays of the school year are a good reason to relax outside of Russia. For example, in the capital of Belarus there are a lot of exhibitions, excursions and performances for children. Read more in . In short, the list is as follows:
1. Minsk Zoo(Tashkentskaya st., 1). There are not only enclosures, but also an exotarium with representatives of the South American continent. There is also a dolphinarium on the territory of the zoo.
2. Minsk Circus(Independence Avenue, 32). Foreign troupes constantly come on tour. There are 4 arenas for different types of performances.
3. Park named after Chelyuskintsev(Independence Avenue, 84). Large selection of attractions, food stalls, Botanical Garden— neither adults nor children will be bored.
1. Yalta. In addition to the Swallow's Nest castle, it attracts with ancient palaces in Massandra and Livadia, the Skazka Zoo (Kirova St., 156), the Aquatoria Dolphinarium (Bakhchisarai Highway, 17a) and the Nikitsky Botanical Garden.
2. Alushta. First of all, pay attention to the Watercolor Dolphinarium (Gorky St., 7d), the Crimea in Miniature Park (Gorky St., 7) and the Alushta Aquarium (Gorky St., 4).
3. Evpatoria. The main places for children: the dolphinarium (Kievskaya St., 19/20), “Tropicpark” with rare and not so rare animals (Tokareva St., 43) and the entertainment center “Dinopark” (Belinskogo St., 3).
4. Feodosia. Children will enjoy the Nemo Dolphinarium (Kerch Highway, 9a), the Aivazovsky Art Gallery (Galereynaya St., 2), the Genoese Fortress (Starokarantinnaya St., 8) and the Marble Cave.
5. Sevastopol. Don’t pass by the aquarium-museum (Nakhimov Ave., 2), the amusement park “Lukomorye” (Pobedy Avenue, 1a), the panorama “Defense of Sevastopol” (Historical Boulevard, 1) and the ancient Chersonese Tauride.
We are considering where to relax for the New Year 2020 abroad in warm countries. From the most budget options to downright expensive ones :)
Every time we think about how and where better to celebrate the New Year. Gather your family and celebrate the chimes next to the Christmas tree? Going to a party with friends?..
Or maybe go abroad, where it’s warm, there are a lot of palm trees and beaches? But if only it were that simple! December 31, together at sea requires expenses of 100 thousand rubles - minimum.
In terms of organizing your holiday: the easiest option is a trip. And we recommend looking for it on online aggregators. Firstly, it’s convenient, and secondly, their search method is immediate for all tour operators will not miss a single profitable New Year's tour:
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By the way, Russia has a holiday from January 1 to January 8 during the New Year holidays. December 31st, alas, is a working day. We hope it's shortened! |
Where is the best place to go for the New Year at sea?
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So, you decided to go meet warm sea, golden beaches and gentle sun. The first question facing future travelers is which country to choose abroad so that it is affordable, and at the same time interesting and safe?
We have compiled a list of the most popular countries. Here's where you can celebrate the New Year abroad in 2020:
Summary table - where is it warmest for the New Year?
New Year in Thailand
We celebrated the New Year in Bali, and for the January holidays we were in Thailand
Russians have long chosen Thailand as a place where they can spend an inexpensive holiday at sea. Trips here are organized year-round, and the cost of the tour even during the season is quite affordable - from 68-70 thousand rubles for two.
Pros of Thailand:
- + Departures – from most Russian cities
- + In stock - everything for which tours abroad are purchased for the New Year 2020 - sunny weather, clear blue sea and endless sandy beaches
- + Phuket is the best winter resort for a holiday with a child
- + Vivid show programs in hotels and bars
- + Excursions, both natural and culturally inclusive
- + Exotic fruits – mango, papaya, mangosteen, dragonfruit, durian
New Year's holidays in Thailand will be of interest to both lovers of noisy parties and those who appreciate solitude. The latter can go to some small and sparsely populated Thai island and celebrate January 1 on a deserted beach - under the bright stars and the sounds of the surf.
When planning a New Year's trip abroad to the sea, it is worth considering some minuses:
- – December-January is the peak tourist season. The Thais, who are well aware of this, double their prices. Therefore, it is worth booking your tour 3-4 months in advance.
- – Almost everywhere there are a lot of people on the beaches, in entertainment venues, in markets and just on the streets.
New Year in Vietnam
Where else to relax on the warm sea during the New Year holidays besides the already familiar Thai resorts? Many people choose Vietnam. Its popularity is still gaining momentum, so a trip here is an extraordinary and interesting way to celebrate January 1st.
Here's what you can expect from the New Year in Vietnam:
- + reasonable prices (for example, lunch at good restaurant will cost $20–30)
- + bronze tan and warm weather
- + well-developed tourist infrastructure and decent service
- + and a New Year's atmosphere along with a festive mood! (the streets of many cities are decorated with garlands, carnivals, folk festivals and fireworks are held)
Does the New Year in Vietnam really not promise any disadvantages? Unfortunately, there are drawbacks here too. In the south of the country, where most resorts are located, typhoons hit the coast from mid-October to the end of December. And in the central regions, where there are also many popular resorts, the rainy season lasts from August to January.
Which resort to choose: Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc - low season in Nha Trang.
- Prices for New Year's Vietnam start from 95,000 rubles for two for 10 nights.
Goa
Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020? Goa is the cheapest and warmest thing that can happen during the holidays.
Someone claims that the state for vacation is “cheap and cheerful,” someone is delighted with the local “five” (who can be counted on one hand), and someone reads reviews about terrible unsanitary conditions and crosses the destination off the list. But it’s definitely worth a trip, we’re going too :)
- For 7 or 10 nights, a tour to Goa costs from 90,000 rubles for two (depending on the departure date).
Türkiye
Is it true. Also in 5-star hotels, all inclusive and with animation. But not all complexes are open in winter; the choice is quite limited. However, in that article we tried to select the best options.
Another scenario for celebrating the New Year in Turkey is Istanbul. Cats, bagels, light snow (possibly) and the Bosphorus with seagulls - we are delighted with the city in any weather :)
The only thing that will “disappoint” in resort Turkey is the temperature outside is +10°C...+15°C. There is something to counter this - a heated pool! We have provided a list of good hotels open in winter in this article.
Which resort to choose: Istanbul, or Belek or Antalya.
- Turkey for the New Year tour will cost a minimum of 50,000 rubles per week for 2 people. To the hotel with good reviews- from 80,000 rubles.
UAE
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Christmas market at Festival City Mall and view of Dubai from 43 Level Bar
(6 to 8 happy hours)
Where to go for the New Year at sea without a visa? Since 2017, the United Arab Emirates has joined the list of states with easier entry for Russians. From now on, a visa to the UAE can be obtained at any border checkpoint upon arrival. It is enough to have a foreign passport with you, and you will be guaranteed the best New Year!
Tourists going abroad for the New Year at sea in the UAE will enjoy not only beach holiday. The magnificent weather (from +24°C to +27°C) and sunbathing on the beach will be complemented by a variety of entertainment. All the beauties and wonders of the country are at your disposal:
- Grandiose fireworks displays, which are watched live on the Internet and TV by the whole world.
- A real New Year's safari in the desert: an opportunity to meet main holiday not in Russian snowdrifts with Santa Claus as we are used to, but in the sands of Rub al-Khali in the company of Bedouins and camels.
- The famous Shopping Festival in Dubai, where discounts reach 70%. Many people come here just for this.
- Festive dinners and show programs in hotels and restaurants, fiery beach parties. we talk about specific places and entertainment for New Year 2020.
The cost of a trip to the UAE can increase significantly if you decide to go on a spree full blast. After all, it is in United Arab Emirates The most expensive hotel in the world is located! Therefore, it is not surprising that wealthy citizens spend seven-figure sums on New Year's Eve in the UAE.
We were in Dubai for Christmas - they even put artificial snow in the air
Which resort to choose: the most biting is Dubai; cheaper – Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, Fujairah
To summarize, we can conclude that the New Year holidays in the United Arab Emirates are affordable for almost anyone. And holiday entertainment can be either budget-friendly or incredibly expensive. Each of the seven emirates promises everyone who decides to celebrate January 1st abroad the best New Year!
- A holiday in the UAE with a package costs from 75,000 rubles for 7 nights for two. To Dubai - from 100,000 rubles.
Israel
We were in Israel in October and December - you can swim in the Dead Sea or Eilat even on New Year's Day
Our traditional New Year in Israel is celebrated by numerous emigrants from the USSR and Russia. And, of course, tourists who decided to celebrate January 1 at the resorts Mediterranean Sea or go to the winter vacation to the Dead Sea to improve health and gain strength before the long Russian winter.
The cost of the trip to Israel and the weather will depend on which place a tourist chooses for a New Year’s holiday. There are 3 seas in the country: the cold Mediterranean at this time, the warm Red Sea and the very salty Dead Sea.
In the immigrant community, the night of January 1st is noisy and fun. For the festive table, you can buy traditional New Year's dishes in Russian stores. Performances with Father Frost and the Snow Maiden are organized for children, young people go to clubs and bars to have fun, and middle-aged and older people “occupy” restaurants and cafes.
During the holidays, everyone who comes to Israel to celebrate the New Year will find something to their liking:
- beach relaxation (unfortunately, swimming in the Mediterranean Sea in December and January is still cold); but just a 6-hour trip from Tel Aviv and you will find yourself on the warm Red Sea
- therapeutic and recreational holiday at the Dead Sea
- visiting local shrines and attractions
Which resort to choose: Tel Aviv is for fun, Eilat is for the sea.
- Tours to Israel with capture on December 31 - from 75,000 rubles per week for two.
Maldives
Where can you go abroad for the New Year if all of the above routes have already been tried? In this case, you can fly to the Maldives!
Just imagine, a state located in Indian Ocean and consisting of 1196 islands, only 199 of which are inhabited! Calm, peaceful and very warm winter holidays will be guaranteed to you. Of course, the cost of a holiday in the Maldives, even if the trip is booked in advance, is high.
The Maldives, where you can also travel without a visa, offers on New Year’s Day:
- wonderful weather (air warms up to +30°C, water up to +28°C)
- picturesque nature, unique fauna
- holiday on snow-white beaches under the shade of palm trees and swimming in clear water
- entertainment program in New Year's Eve
- Holidays on the paradise islands are expensive: from 200,000 rubles for a 7-night tour.
Dominican Republic
Where else can you go to the sea for the New Year? 2020 can be celebrated on the island Dominican Republic.
New Year's Eve in the country is noisy and joyful. Music is playing everywhere, people are dancing, fireworks are flashing everywhere, the beaches are brightly lit, and there are tables with snacks and drinks along the coast. After a fun holiday, you can relax on the beach, go diving or surfing, or go sightseeing.
Those who do not want to participate in the general celebration and, on the contrary, are fleeing Russia from it, can rent a room in a small secluded hotel on the coast.
Where to go for the New Year in Europe?
Where it’s warm for the New Year is generally clear. And if you read to the end and are still not inspired, then something is wrong :) Maybe “yours” is not the sea, but walks in a down jacket at Christmas markets and skating rinks? Or hot toddy in a mug?
For this there is Europe and ours about vacations in cold countries (in fact, they are not that frosty). And for example, where can you fly for the New Year, where to celebrate and will you have time to go to the fabulous markets:
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This year's New Year holidays begin on December 30 and end on January 8. On the one hand, it’s a great opportunity to go on a week-long trip and celebrate the New Year in a new interesting place. Only prices for tickets and hotels jump up at this time, but you want to relax yourself and not leave your friends without gifts. Today we have compiled for you a selection of 10 travel options for the New Year that won’t put a big dent in your pocket.
Athens, Greece
January in Greece is considered low season; the islands are really boring at this time, but in the capital there are noisy celebrations for the New Year. Residents and guests of the city gather for main square, where a large Christmas tree is installed, and together they lead a huge round dance in the rhythm of the traditional Sirtaki dance. Another interesting local tradition that you can join in the center of Athens is breaking a juicy pomegranate against the wall before midnight, it is believed that this will bring happiness in the coming year. At night you will need to dress warmly, the air temperature drops to 6-8°C, but during the day it is warm -14-17°C, and in the sun it can even be 22°C.
Flight + hotel for 7 nights per person:
Wroclaw, Poland
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The already beautiful and cozy Poland dresses up in festive attire for the New Year - ancient town houses glow with multi-colored lights and sparkles, Santa Clauses walk the streets, and smiles never leave people’s faces. Wroclaw is one of the oldest cities in Poland, with memorable architecture and beautiful bridges over numerous canals. The city is considered a student city, there are a lot of young people and relevant entertainment: active night life, bars and discos. On New Year's holidays people here have fun from the heart, make wishes and immediately fulfill them.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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The only place in Uzbekistan where real New Year's festivities are held is Tashkent. There is usually no snow in the city itself, but the mountains visible on the horizon dress up in white caps. The streets are decorated with garlands, and a festive fair is held in the central square of Mustakillik, where bright masks, Christmas tree decorations and other memorable souvenirs are sold. A couple of hours before midnight, a show program with dances of the peoples of the world begins. There is a New Year's tradition in Uzbekistan - to make your wish come true, you need to eat one grape for each chime.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Tallinn, Estonia
Holidays in Tallinn are a real European New Year's fairy tale at a reasonable price. Yes, the city is not as brightly decorated as Paris or London, but its architecture itself creates a magical mood. The houses of the old city are wrapped in the cozy light of lanterns, dusted with snow. tiled roofs The chimneys turn black, from which silver smoke flows, and the streets are saturated with the smell of pine needles, cinnamon and marzipan. Tallinn hosts one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe, and a huge shining Christmas tree is installed in the center of the town hall square.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Tirana, Albania
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The country at the junction of the Adriatic and Ionian seas is surrounded by many speculations and myths. Yes, it is not the most modern, but its inhabitants are kind and hospitable, and its nature is like a picture. Tirana, the capital of Albania, is surrounded by picturesque mountains, and the sea is only 40 kilometers away, which ensures a mild climate in the city. In January it is quite warm here, about +10°C, and it is sunny twice as often as cloudy. For the New Year, a large Christmas tree is installed in the central square, which contrasts funny with the greenery of the parks. In general, the attractions of Tirana are not so diverse, but the nightlife is very interesting, and those who love outdoor recreation can enjoy the special atmosphere on the shores of the winter sea.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
One of ancient cities Central Asia, the pearl of the Silk Road, a city with the wonderful name Samarkand - turns out to be not the most popular tourist destination: few people decide to go to celebrate the New Year in Uzbekistan. The air temperature here may not be high, about +5°C, but there are many sunny days, which are pleasant to spend walking around the city: walking around the perimeter of one of the most beautiful squares in the world - Registan and examining the unique patterns of colored glaze that cover the arches, palaces and madrassas. And the New Year itself can be celebrated comfortably and at home at a generous table with traditional, very tasty Uzbek manti.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Prague, Czech Republic
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Czechs know how and love to have fun, so they start celebrating from the beginning of December! Traditional Christmas holidays include St. Nicholas's Day on December 6th, followed by St. Lucia's Day a week later, followed by Christmas and New Year's Day itself. The city is brightly decorated with garlands, a fair opens on Old Town Square, but the main magic is that it always snows on New Year's Eve in Prague! On the main square, as the chimes strike, they set off fireworks and drink champagne, and then rush to the Charles Bridge to make a wish.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Zagreb, Croatia
The capital of Croatia, located in the south of Europe, cannot boast of abundant snow, but the streets are decorated with all their hearts for the holiday. Both Christmas and New Year are celebrated here on a grand scale, so the city shines with lights from mid-December until almost mid-January. In the morning on the eve of the holiday, local residents go to church, and in the late afternoon they go out to street celebrations with firecrackers and fireworks. Midnight is the most fun time to meet central streets or on Josip Jelacic Square. The remaining days of the holidays can be devoted to walks around the old town and beautiful parks Zagreb, during the day in January it is usually a comfortable +5°C.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Tunis, Tunisia
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Celebrate the New Year with a Christmas tree and holiday festivities, but in a sunny, warm place you can in Tunisia. In January the water here is already cool for swimming, but on the shore it is sunny and the air temperature is above 20°C. IN major cities and especially in the capital, the holiday is celebrated on a grand scale: the streets are decorated like in Europe, dances are held in the main squares, and fireworks are launched at midnight.
Flight + hotel for a week for 1 person:
Amman, Jordan
If you want to bask in the sun during the New Year holidays, but without having to fly too far, Jordan is a great option. At the Dead Sea, the season lasts all year round, because it is located in a lowland, which, coupled with salt fumes, creates a greenhouse effect. The temperature of the Red Sea also does not drop below +21°C. Although Jordan is a Muslim country, on January 1, a holiday is held in the capital, Amman: large hotels and restaurants set tables, turn up the music louder and set off fireworks. The calm after the holiday can be devoted to trips around historical places and attractions.
There is no holiday that children and adults look forward to more than New Year. This is a unique celebration that unites all guests and residents not only of Moscow, but also of the whole world. Everyone is impatiently waiting for the Kremlin chimes to ring so they can congratulate each other.
In December, every child is busy writing a letter to Santa Claus. During the same period, adults are thinking about where to go in Moscow for the New Year holidays. There are many events planned for the New Year. Some performances start on the eve, others – in January.
It is better to prepare for the celebration in advance, from the beginning of December. This way, children will gradually join the festive atmosphere and enjoy the feeling of magic. What should be done?
- Write a letter. This ritual should not be neglected. It's worth spending a few days writing. If children do not yet know how to write, they should be helped.
- Come up with costumes. Ideally, they should be family and collective. If this is not possible, then children should prepare several different costumes for attending events.
- A clear plan for December 31 and January 1. It is worth giving up preparing and decorating the festive table - this takes a lot of time. It’s better to make preparations in advance and spend time with your children on the eve of the holiday.
- Summarize. Children love to reflect on their own successes and achievements. Telling your child about what he was able to achieve in the past year stimulates his aspirations for the future.
- Entertainment for grandparents. They cannot be ignored or ignored. Thinking through the program must include grandparents.
- Decorate the apartment. You can start preparing decorations on the first day of winter. Making every corner of the apartment magical is difficult and takes a lot of time. Therefore, it is better to do this gradually, and always with the participation of children.
The final stage of preparation will be thinking through the program. There are many events dedicated to the New Year celebrations in Moscow. You can go to theatres, attend circus or water shows, take part in excursions or any other fun way to spend time.
You should also prepare for the program in advance. Despite the fact that there are many events held in Moscow, tickets sell out quickly. You can order and reserve tickets now, and then the New Year’s celebrations will be eventful, as well as the children will fully enjoy the magical atmosphere.
Events in Moscow for the New Year holidays are presented in a wide variety. These are various festivals, fairs and other celebrations. But theatrical performances are considered classics. Troupes and groups are preparing their holiday programs, which can be found in more detail in the table below.
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"3 cats: Miu-Miu-Yolka" |
World Trade Center |
Interactive, actors constantly interact with children from the audience |
Children from 4-5 years old |
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"The Mystery of the Enchanted Prince" |
A classic story told with a modern twist |
Children from 11 years old and adults |
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The magic of the best Illusionists on the planet, the Safronov Brothers! |
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"The Nutcracker in Zaryadye" |
Zaryadye Concert Hall |
An experimental production that combines different directions theatrical arts |
Adults. Children will be interested if they are fans of ballet and opera |
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"Andersen's Tales" |
Zaryadye Concert Hall |
Visual special effects and complex graphic productions intertwined with classical performances of theater troupes |
Children from 7-8 years old and adults |
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"Magic Wishing Star" |
Concert Hall on Novy Arbat |
Large-scale classical production with modern scenery and bright colorful costumes |
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"Sleeping Beauty" |
Sports Palace "Megasport" |
Ice show from Tatiana Navka |
Children from 10-11 years old and adults |
Other performances such as “The Snow Queen”, “The Scarlet Flower”, “Alice Through the Looking Glass” will also be held at the capital’s theater venues.
If we consider interesting places On New Year's Eve, you can't bypass the estate of Father Frost. Every year on the eve of the holiday, he and his granddaughter Snegurochka visit Moscow. Since ordinary hotels are not suitable for him, he decided to settle in his own residence.
Visiting hours of the estate: daily from 10:00 to 18:00, but the ticket office closes at 17:00. Monday is a day off.
The main attractions are:
- Father Frost's Tower
- The Snow Maiden's Tower
Excursion programs begin from the main tower. Visitors will be shown Santa Claus's bedroom, his bed, and a magic closet in which torn and dirty things disappear and new and clean ones appear. Guests will also be shown to the office. Here, under the dome, gifts are prepared for children in order to deliver them under the Christmas trees on the night of December 31 to January 1.
In the Snow Maiden's mansion there is a light room on the 1st floor. It is spacious and cozy. On the 2nd floor, several rooms are allocated for holding various master classes from the granddaughter of the most famous grandfather in the world. You can make an appointment either in advance or during the tour.
On the territory of the estate there is also a post office building for Father Frost. This is where letters from children and adults come with wishes.
Also on the estate there are:
- Small theater;
- Cafe;
- Gift shop;
- Indoor skating rink with master classes and trainers.
It is better to visit the estate before December 31 so that the child can take the letter to the post office himself. When he receives the treasured gift, his faith in New Year's magic will strengthen.
The abundance of ice in Russia provides an almost limitless source of material for creating sculptures or full-fledged compositions. When considering where to go for the New Year holidays, be sure to set aside a day to visit the ice sculptures.
Many exhibitions are opening in Moscow on the eve of the New Year holidays. You can choose the one closest to your home, or go through all of them:
- "Ice Moscow" on Poklonnaya Hill. This is the largest project in which the best designers and sculptors take part. Some statues reach a height of 12 meters. The theme of the festival changes annually;
- "Vyugovey" at VDNKh. Ice blocks are brought here and masterpieces are created right in front of the audience. Therefore, it will be interesting to visit the exhibition not only when it is completely ready for inspection. Many people arrive early to see how a piece of ice is transformed into a real work of art;
- Winter decoration of Muzeon. This is one of the few Moscow venues where talented designers and sculptors conduct master classes for visitors. Adults and children, under the supervision of professionals, will be able to create their own masterpieces;
- Gallery of Russian sculpture in Krasnaya Presnya. Russian fairy tales and characters come to life here. Installations of fairy-tale events are being created; guests will be able to visit the houses and towers of the heroes. It is believed that this event has been the largest for several years, since it takes total area 450 sq.m. On Christmas Eve, foreign guests and residents from all over the country come to see it.
Small exhibitions of ice sculptures are presented throughout Moscow. Almost every one has free admission and no visiting schedule.
Skating on ice slides is a favorite winter pastime for children and adults. Therefore, when planning where to go in Moscow for the New Year holidays, it must be included in the list.
Several ice slides are artificially created in the capital:
- IN Izmailovsky Park. A whole range of winter attractions opens here. Last year there were 3 slides on a wooden frame, but it is likely that the range will expand in the new season. Tubing rentals are available within the park;
- In Muzeon. Here are the steepest slopes for exciting rides. There are 2 slides - for children under 7 years old and for adults. But both can only be ridden if accompanied by an adult;
- On Revolution Square. There is a 4-slope slide here, which minimizes waiting in line. The hill becomes the center of other holiday events - around it there are souvenir shops, stalls with Christmas treats, carousels and much more. And all this has LED lighting, which completes the creation of a festive atmosphere;
- In Sokolniki Park. The length of the slide here is 200 meters; no other slide in Moscow can boast of the same dimensions.
Interesting to know: The slide in Sokolniki Park is made from special material ordered from English laboratories. Thanks to this, it is resistant to mechanical damage, as well as providing residents of the capital with skiing without reference to the winter season.
Since the costs of the New Year in Moscow are impressive, vacation organizers provide free entertainment for children and adults. Christmas trees are installed in the parks and various events are held on which you don’t have to spend a penny:
- "Christmas Gift" Sokolniki Park opens its doors for the New Year tree, various fairs, festivals and celebrations. The special feature of the event is to instill Christian values in children. The festive program includes a playful excursion into biblical stories, appropriate gifts and handicrafts;
- Winter's fairy tale in Gorky Park. It offers unbridled street fun, communication with New Year's characters - Father Frost, his assistants and the Snow Maiden. During the holidays, popular Moscow and Russian musicians and singers perform on stages.
Free holiday programs are not limited to parks. Many large shopping centers They also take part in charity and creating a festive atmosphere. For example, attend a Christmas party in GUM. Here visitors will find a splendid display of decorations, garlands, inflatable balloons and festive lighting.
The program includes free quizzes with memorable and pleasant prizes, participation of children's animators, soap bubble shows and much more. Fairs and festivals are open from 10:00 to 23:00, but you can enjoy the magic almost around the clock when GUM is open.
Already as of November 2019, holiday organizers in the Russian capital registered more than 80 fairs at various venues. It will not be possible to visit them all during the New Year holidays, so we can highlight a few of the most memorable:
- "Journey to Christmas" This is a whole festival of fairs that covers the entire geography of Moscow. But if you are thinking about where to go on January 1, then choose another event, since the festival is closed on this day. Traditionally, venues open on Red and Tverskaya squares, Arbat and VDNKh.
- "Christmas Light" This is also a festival that is held at many venues in the capital. It takes place within the framework of Christian themes. Visitors will be entertained by artists and musicians, and festive decorations and installations will also be prepared.
- ArtFlection. This is a unique fair that will be held in the Amber Plaza shopping center. It will feature handmade products and souvenirs from talented artisans. This fair is held every 2 months, but on New Year's Eve it will be dedicated to the corresponding theme.
Interesting to know: ArtFlection is an opportunity to see how masterpieces are born. Designers and sculptors offer visitors a demonstration of how real works of art emerge from ordinary scrap materials. You can also get a master class, completely free of charge, and make some trinket with your own hands.
Moscow cinemas plan to organize a total of 137 free screenings of cartoons and New Year's fairy tales. The program is being prepared for the period from December 25 to January 10. Free screenings are planned in the following cinemas:
- Tula;
- Pennant;
- Youth;
- Spark;
- Firework;
- Flight;
- Satellite;
- Saturn;
- Birch;
- Space.
The rest of the cinemas will operate as normal, showing New Year themed releases. Please note that some of them are closed for several holidays. The poster should be clarified by phone, because... They don’t always have time to change information on websites.
Speaking of where to go on December 31, you can choose the folk fun on Poklonnaya Hill. This site is open daily from 25.11 to 10.01. Here it is offered:
- New Year's fair. You can buy various souvenirs or handmade Christmas tree decorations. It is also possible to sign up and take your trading place at the fair if you want to offer your products to buyers;
- Attractions. They are specially installed to please children more;
- Entertainment activities. They are developed by street performers as well as professional theater companies. During the program, magicians will perform on the streets, interactive performances will be shown, and competitions with prizes and gifts will be held.
Interesting to know: During the folk festivals, part of the site will be allocated for a miniature icy Moscow. Local landmarks will be made from ice that exactly imitate the real thing.
As before, the folk festival will not take place without traditional Russian amusements, which appeared and entered the culture of the country centuries ago. For example, several ice and snow fortresses will be built, inside which guests are invited to play team-on-team snowball fights.
It is also better to celebrate the New Year itself on Poklonnaya Hill. The program will begin on the morning of December 31 and will end only the next day. Along with the striking of the Kremlin chimes, guests will be treated to a bright and memorable fireworks display.
In order to have somewhere to go in Moscow for the New Year holidays with children, the skating rink at VDNKh will operate in a different mode during the holidays. The space is divided into 3 territories:
- Skating rink "Flower Garden". Located on the Central Alley. To create a festive atmosphere, it will be decorated with large glass balls, inside of which there will be New Year's toys.
- Skating rink "Rocket". It is located next to the Vostok rocket, which is why it got its name. It is suitable for professionals and experienced skaters, because... designed for dynamic riding.
Interesting to know: Every Friday, ice skating discos are held on the territory of the Raketa skating rink.
- Children's skating rink. It is small in size. Also, the territory is constantly monitored by several instructors who guarantee the safety of your child.
The complex has:
- Rental point. Here you can rent skates of all sizes, as well as rent the appropriate equipment;
- Skate sharpening station. Ice shoes are put in order here;
- Changing rooms equipped with shower and toilet. They warm up thoroughly to protect visitors from viruses and colds;
- Medical centers. They are located evenly around the perimeter in order to provide assistance to victims as quickly as possible;
- Several catering establishments. In some of them you can rent banquet rooms for celebrations.
Inexperienced people can use the help of instructors. There are several specialists working here who are ready to provide instructions at any time. You can also sign up for individual lessons with a trainer.
When planning where to go with your child in Moscow for the New Year holidays, you should definitely consider reindeer sledding. This exciting event will provide endless fun for the whole family.
Skating is offered in several complexes:
- "Northern Tushino". A few years ago, real reindeer were brought here. And every year a 1 km long track is laid, along which they are ready to ride with the breeze on special sleds - sledges. Usually the season opens from the end of December. Since there is no way to artificially create a track, park administrators wait until the track is covered with a sufficient width of snow. Before the New Year and during the holidays, you should book your trip in advance, since the demand for entertainment is high.
- "Reindeer". This is a special deer farm located in the Moscow region. It is open to the public every day from 10:00 to 16:00. In addition to the usual rides, visitors will also be able to get up close and personal with the animals, and even hand-feed some of them. Almost all the deer here are tame; they happily approach people and are happy when they are given attention.
- "Marengo." This is a carriage house built according to Russian traditions. Here you can rent a team and it will be delivered to the desired location. But you can also come directly to the carriage house and ride on pre-prepared tracks.
- “Nomad” This ethnopark opened relatively recently, and they tried to preserve all the traditions of the northern peoples. Here you can feed the animals, take part in caring for them, and also ride along prepared routes.
Interesting to know: The Nomad ethnopark has a loyalty program. If you save your ticket from your last visit, you will receive a 50% discount next time. This can be repeated every time, saving on such pleasant and fun entertainment.
When thinking about where to go for the New Year in Moscow, you can consider the capital's planetarium. During the New Year's holidays, its program changes to delight children and adults with themed, but at the same time classic space fun.
From 30.11 to 01.01 the planetarium will be closed. But on January 2-10 it will work as a weekend, because... from 10:00 to 22:00.
The New Year's program is divided into several stages:
- Letter to Santa Claus. The promotion runs from 11/15 to 11/29. Letters must be prepared in advance and brought to the planetarium. Subsequently, the best of them will be selected and free invitations to the residence of Father Frost will be sent to the children. Naturally, grandfather will fulfill the wishes of the talented children who worked hard with the letter.
- Santa Claus show. The flash mob promotion runs from December 25 to 28. People dressed as Santa Clauses will dance fiery dances. You can watch the event from the outside, as well as join the brave dancers by registering in advance.
- Interactive programs that will allow children and adults to take part in the performance. They aim for interesting short stories that have a dose of science in them. The programs are different:
- Family of the sun;
- Adventures of a drop of water;
- Tricks of the Moon;
- Tales of the Sky;
- A lot others
- Full-dome programs where real space information is intertwined with magic. They are held only on Saturdays during public holidays.
You can also go on an interplanetary journey on a specially prepared attraction for children and adults “Saturn”. It almost completely simulates events from space, and clearly demonstrates its greatness.
And for the most fearless visitors there is a jump from the stratosphere to the ground. It is also performed on a specially equipped attraction and is open all year round, so it is included not only in the holiday program.
Questions about where to go in Moscow for the New Year holidays with a child immediately disappear if you familiarize yourself with the program of the local aquarium. A full-fledged performance with the participation of killer whales is being prepared here, which is called: “Around the World for the New Year.”
The performance, which lasts an hour and a half, captures the interest of even the youngest spectators. It combines all the best that killer whales have learned over the past year. The tale is presented:
- Aquatic performance of killer whales. They will perform tricks and demonstrate masterpieces of synchronized swimming.
- Aerial performances of gymnasts and acrobats. Circus acts are accompanied by incendiary musical compositions and LED beam lighting.
- Plot. The dynamic events of the plot are almost entirely interactive. Little viewers will be directly involved in the creation of a fairy tale. The show extends to the entire hall, not just the water and air space.
In addition to killer whales and dolphins, the show will also feature walruses and sea lions. The program is scheduled for the period 12/14-19/01.
The plot is classic, but at the same time played in a new way. The old year refuses to go away, it wants to linger longer. Because of this, everything stops, including the rotation of the Earth. But several brave heroes decide on a fantastic adventure - saving the planet. Sea animals will help them in all their endeavors.
Despite the fact that there are plenty of shows and the program lasts for more than a month, it is better to buy tickets in advance. Since such a show in Moscow is the only one of its kind, you should prepare if you do not want to miss it due to lack of seats.
Since 1954, festive events in Moscow during the New Year holidays have always included a visit to the Kremlin Christmas tree. This tradition has been preserved in the Russian capital for decades, and residents of other cities in the country often come here specifically to attend the celebration.
The Kremlin Christmas tree is an event that is kept secret until the very last moment. No one will be able to guess what kind of action will take place on stage, as well as what accompanying entertainment will be offered to adults and children. It is clear that the program will include the Presidential, Patriarchal Christmas tree and a special celebration adapted for children with disabilities (including hearing problems).
If the program adheres to old traditions, then it includes:
- Games and entertainment in the lobby. Various competitions are held with free prizes and gifts for children.
- Access to the concert hall with the animators. They will independently monitor the seating of the audience so that everyone can clearly see the performance.
- Several short cartoons on the screen.
- Main presentation.
- Farewell to the animators and the festive end of the event.
There are several museums near the Kremlin, admission to which is free during New Year's festivities. Therefore, you can come to the show in advance and visit several of them.
The ticket price includes the entire program, sweet gifts, interactive games with animators and other entertainment. People begin to enter the Kremlin an hour and a half before the performance.
14. Water parks
Where can I take my child in Moscow for the New Year holidays so that he can have an unusual time? An excellent option would be the offers of the capital's water parks. They do not prepare any holiday programs, except for the appropriate decoration of the premises and external space. However, this is not required, since their offers are better than the most incendiary performances, because only here you can visit a water resort when it is extremely cold outside.
The whole family can have fun at the water park. Most indoor water attractions are located in rooms with a microclimate comfortable for swimming. The temperature is approximately 31 degrees. The water temperature is also maintained at an optimal level so that children and adults can stay in the pools for a long time.
Each water park in Moscow offers its own unique entertainment. For example, in "Caribbean" you can take advantage of the following water attractions:
- "Free fall". This is a great option for children and fearful adults. The slide is very smooth, enclosed, and offers a fun descent into the pool. It doesn't have sharp turns and doesn't offer high speeds, but it's guaranteed to provide a few fun minutes;
- "Black hole". This slide is intended for the most daring visitors. There is a dark tunnel inside, and a person cannot see the beginning and the end. There is also a high speed of descent, as well as many sharp turns;
- "Bodyslide." This is an open slide, but with sharp turns and various other surprises. It allows you to enjoy fleeting landscapes and tickles your nerves a little;
- "Multislide". A couple of comfortable and extremely safe slides are suitable for going down with children.
Interesting to know: Most Moscow water parks have bathhouses. Here you can go to a Russian bathhouse, hammam, Finnish sauna or sento. There are rooms for several people and individual ones. In winter, visiting bath complexes is recommended by doctors, because... it helps strengthen the body and strengthen the immune system.
15. Circuses
Circus programs for the New Year holidays are also presented in assortment. Tickets for most performances are already on sale. It is better to worry about purchasing them in advance, since many children enjoy circus acts, so by mid-December they may no longer be available.
Circus performances will be shown to visitors:
- Performances by fearless acrobats and gymnasts. Many stunts are performed at height, which adds intrigue and admiration;
- Flexible tightrope walkers. Dressed in bright and tight costumes, they demonstrate all the possibilities of the human body that previously seemed impossible;
- Funny clowns. Most circuses provide an interactive program for clown performances. Therefore, try to buy tickets in the first rows so that your child can take part.
Not a single circus performance is complete without trained animals. The best of them will take part in the festive program:
- Lions;
- Monkey;
- Dogs;
- Elephants;
- The Bears;
- Pony;
- Exotic animals that are scary to keep in the house, let alone train.
Interesting to know: The Tsvetnoy Boulevard metro station was built at the request of the old director of the circus of the same name, Yuri Nikulin. This is exactly what Moscow metro workers say. Respect for the talent of the circus artist did not allow the administration of the Russian capital to refuse the request.
It’s a rare person who can afford to go to a museum or exhibition on an ordinary weekday. The work schedule excludes any cultural recreation, leaving time only for sleep. But the New Year holidays offer an excellent opportunity to expand your cultural horizons.
Almost all museums in Moscow will operate free of charge during the 2020 holidays. Most of them are preparing special shows:
- Exhibitions of paintings corresponding to the theme of Christmas and New Year;
- Modern graphics. This is an interesting movement that showcases the talents of everyday street artists;
- Exhibits of decorative and applied art, made in different world genres.
During regular New Year's exhibitions, you will be able to buy individual exhibits at auction or in gift shops. There is a wide range of products available, including:
- Handmade cutlery;
- New Year's decorations for the Christmas tree;
- Jewelry and costume jewelry with natural stones;
- Fragile toys in retro style (crystal or glass, made using stained glass technique);
- Dolls or amulets in the form of brownies, little people;
- Textile accessories for home and yard.
Art criticism is a very interesting science, unduly underestimated. It allows children and adults to spend time usefully and expand their cultural and scientific knowledge. And many exhibitions and museum programs will turn out to be much more interesting than you think.
Entertainment for the New Year holidays is not limited to Moscow alone. If you are interested in out-of-town programs, then there are several interesting offers for you:
- Saint Petersburg. A rich holiday program is also offered here, which is slightly different from Moscow. Come in cultural capital You can visit Russia on your own, but it’s better to take tours, especially if you’ve never been here before.
- Kazan. IN Lately it has become one of the most popular destinations for Muscovites. Here you can find as much entertainment as in the capital, but at much lower costs.
- Crimea. This peninsula is replete with high prices only in summer season. In winter, the destination is not so popular, but is still on the lists of Muscovites. Here you can enjoy the tranquility and indescribable local flavor.
But the best country holiday during the New Year will be a trip to Veliky Ustyug. It is the birthplace and permanent residence of Father Frost. However, the problem is that it is very difficult to buy a ticket if you do not take care of it in advance. By the end of November, most hotels will be booked for the entire New Year holidays.
Skiing is a hobby that can be called truly Russian. The local climate is very conducive for children and adults to enjoy skiing. During the New Year holidays, local businesses will operate as normal. In Moscow and the Moscow region you can visit:
- "Maryinskaya ski track". It is located in the Park of the 850th Anniversary of Moscow and has been operating since 2016. At the moment, the service of the local ski “resort” is being improved, a rental salon is being built and a souvenir shop is being installed. But for now, temporarily, you can only ski with your own equipment.
- Park "Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo". The length of the local route is 2 km, and it can be called the most popular. People come here from all over the city to spend their free time in activities.
- Sokolniki Park". Here is one of the largest ski runs, its length is 11 km. Convenience lies in the fact that there is ammunition and equipment rental nearby, so you don’t have to buy your own skis to enjoy an active holiday.
- Adidas Skibase. This is one of the few tracks located in the Olympic Village Park where you can get professional lessons from instructors. There are also 2 routes to choose from, varying in difficulty. Therefore, relaxing here will be interesting for both amateurs and beginners, as well as professionals.
- "Glider". IN sports center There are several trails, some of which are complemented by steep descents and ascents. It is better for people with experience to come here, since it will be quite dangerous for beginners.
There are several parks near Moscow and health centers, where you can go for a few days to fully ride and relax in nature.
19. Dog sledding
Celebrations in Moscow during the New Year holidays can be turned into an unforgettable adventure if you take a ride in a dog sled. The best place for this purpose there will be a husky park in Sokolniki. This is not just a way to have an active and fun time. Here you can listen to the legends of the North, visit traditional houses and taste national dishes. You can also walk the dogs, play on special playgrounds, or even have a photo shoot.
In the husky park there are only purebred animals that are carefully looked after. Rides are offered only twice a day, at 13:40 and 15:10. Therefore, it is better to sign up in advance. There are also weight restrictions. If you are going on vacation with a large family, you should book several sleds.
Another great option to ride a husky is to visit the Tsaritsyno park. The unique features of the place are safety, so even babies can ride a sled. Before the start of the race, instructors provide clear information about safety precautions, failure to comply with which can result in serious injury. Children under 7 years old can only ride if accompanied by an adult. Also, there are not such serious weight restrictions as in Sokolniki.
Interesting to know: Trained huskies in the North are capable of covering more than 250 km in a sled within 24 hours. They stop only to quench their hunger and thirst, and after 15 minutes they are ready to travel again. And a standard team on a flat road reaches speeds of up to 35 km/h.
20. Bonus: Winter photo shoot
If the events for the New Year are over, but there are still free days left, you can use the services of a professional photo studio and sign up for a winter photo shoot. Each firm offers different services under this program. Most have a similar service:
- New Year-themed costumes for the whole family, couples, one adult or child. These can be collective sweaters with deer, or costumes of characters from various New Year's fairy tales or cartoons;
- Scenery. Thanks to them, you can take many different pictures without leaving the studio;
- Departure to the location specified by the client. This method of conducting a winter photo shoot can be difficult, since most of the interesting and beautiful sites will be occupied by crowds of people. Therefore, it is often impossible to take really high-quality photographs.
Some studios offer certificates for a winter photo shoot. They are immediately placed in a beautiful package and will be an excellent gift for one person or even the whole family.
You should register or purchase certificates for the winter session in advance. Some studios are already offering to book working hours for photographers and their assistants. The closer the New Year holidays, the less likely it is to find a free master who will agree to work with you.
Interesting to know: Some photo studios offer not just winter photo sessions, but also designer photo processing. Subsequently, you can use them to make unique family collages or cards to congratulate relatives.
Conclusion
Most New Year's programs are aimed at children. Even if a production or interactive performance involves the direct participation of an adult, a child will also find a lot of attractive and interesting things in them.
New Year's holidays cannot be ignored. Every child treats this celebration with special trepidation. Therefore, the task of parents is to maintain that magical atmosphere.
Thanks to the numerous events planned in Moscow, the New Year holidays will be varied. It is possible to choose a method of celebration for every day. And none of the proposed options will leave either children or adults indifferent.
Holiday programs will appeal to every person, regardless of their ideas about a fun holiday:
- Cultural programs dedicated to the New Year holidays. These are thematic performances, performances and traditional New Year's tales that will appeal to children and adults;
- Leisure. Many parks open their doors to visit slides, skating rinks, and attractions. Throughout the holidays, street performers offer to take part in interactive performances, perform magic tricks and interesting experiments;
- Cognitive and educational programs that are conducted free of charge. These are historical productions, numerous master classes and much more, which allows you to acquire new interesting skills.
Thus, the organizers of festive events in the capital are trying to provide guests and residents of Moscow with a variety of leisure activities. The program for the New Year holidays is extensive, it is suitable for families with different budgets. The city administration shares a piece of magic even with parents and children whose capabilities are limited. The main thing is to have a desire to touch this wonderful atmosphere.
