New Year’s Eve Copenhagen

New Year’s Eve Copenhagen is the sixth one of the 12 most famous festivals in Denmark. The main New Year's Eve attraction in Copenhagen is held in City Hall Square. Thousands of Copenhageners flock to the square to ring in the New Year with the rest of the city, and those who aren't there are most likely live-streaming the festivities from the comfort of their own homes. Everyone's attention is focused on the City Hall Tower Clock, and when the clock hands reach midnight, fireworks light up the sky.

Every Copenhagener's celebration of the start of a new year includes a New Year's Eve dinner. And so is the party that follows the delectable dinner. Many Copenhagen restaurants are open on New Year's Eve with special menus and late hours, allowing you to end the year on a high note and start the new decade in style. Furthermore, New Year's Eve is a big deal in Copenhagen. Simply walking through the streets can feel like you're at a party, with fireworks and champagne exploding all around you.

The most popular New Year's Eve tradition in Copenhagen may be the fireworks extravaganza. Get out in the streets and feel the celebratory vibes at these three firework hotspots in Copenhagen, but make sure to wear safety glasses just in case. These are available at the majority of the city's supermarkets.

• The City Hall Square: The City Hall Square is one of Copenhagen's main squares. Strøget, the famous shopping street, begins here. It also serves as a venue for a variety of events ranging from sports to music.
• Dronning Louises Bro: Dronning Louise's Bro (Queen Louise's Bridge) connects inner Copenhagen and Nørrebro and is one of Copenhagen's busiest bike routes. The bridge, on the other hand, has become a popular hangout for locals.
• The Lakes of Copenhagen: The vast area around the lakes fills up with strolling couples, panting joggers, brunch devotees, kids feeding the ducks, and best friends sipping thermos coffee while taking in the best views of the city as soon as the sun comes out.

Where: Copenhagen, Denmark

When: 31 December