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Copenhagen New Years Eve 2024

Things to do on new years eve in Copenhagen. Top fireworks, parties, hotels & restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark (probably one of the top 10 capitals you learn as a kid!) is a bustling metropolis packed with residents and tourists alike over the festive and new years eve season. It really is a beautiful city to walk through and enjoy the sights. Still can't quite believe how small the Little Mermaid was though!

The city is renowned for its Quality of Life, there's lots of open space, pedestrianized zones, bike lanes etc, it makes for a much more relaxed experience. There are so many lovely looking bars and restaurants to choose from, although it is a little more expensive than other European destinations, so that's something you should take into account if you fancy New Year here!

As a tourist, there's lots to see and do. Visit Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace, SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark, the Botanical Gardens, Christiansborg Palace, Tivoli Gardens and of course, can you really go all the way to Copenhagen and NOT see the Little Mermaid? I don't think so!

City Hall Square New Year Party

It's tradition in Copenhagen to head for City Hall Square, where locals and visitors alike gather to hear the clock tower bring in the new year. It will be packed, I mean RAMMED, so be warned!

At midnight you can see the fireworks, with a glass of champagne in one hand and some kransekage (marzipan cake, mmmm, I love Marzipan!) in the other and then you quite literally, jump (from any raised surface, normally a chair), into the new year, head onto one of the capital's bars or clubs!

Tivoli Gardens New Years Eve

If you want something slightly more, plush, then Tivoli Gardens is open for New Year, so you could dine in one of the garden restaurants, such as Tivoli Castle or the wonderfully festively lit greenhouse of Gemyse, or stroll through the Christmas market stalls, enjoy the rides (until 10pm) and be in a great spot to see the fireworks.

Don't worry if you see the streets clear at 6pm on New Years Eve, everyone heads inside to watch Queen Margrethe's speech!

Many people also like to venture to Queen Louise's Bridge, another great spot for dinner options nearby and watching the fireworks.

New Years Eve Hotels

Copenhagen is a beautiful place to visit, so make the most of it with great accommodation, including many establishement offering new year parties along with your accommodation. Top recommendations include:

Absalon
Avenue Hotel
Bertrams Guldsmeden
Nimb Hotel
Copenhagen Admiral Hotel

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Copenhagen new year hotels here.

NYE Restaurants

Dining out is always a popular new years eve option in Copenhagen - the city has a great selection of top restaurants and many will be hosting special events and gala dinners for the occasion.

If you are fortunate enough to be in Copenhagen for New Year, then you want to make sure you plan ahead and make some reservations. Restaurants (especially the good ones) are going to be very busy, so I wouldn't leave it until the last minute to see if you can get a table! Some venues you might want to visit are:

Alchemist
Marv & Ben
Geranium
Restaurant Frederiks Have

NYE Live Stream

It's far and few between really when it comes to webcams in Copenhagen, they all seem to have been disbanded. If you know of any, please do let us know!

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