To celebrate New Year 2020 in St. Petersburg is an excellent solution not only for residents of the city, but also for its guests, regardless of age. After all, it was the founder of this city, Peter I, who started the tradition of celebrating the change of year on the night of December 31 and installing decorated Christmas trees in houses in honor of this holiday. Centuries have passed and this holiday has become one of the most beloved among Russians. A variety of New Year's programs, amazing decorations of the city and the general atmosphere of the holiday are appreciated not only by Petersburgers, but also by numerous tourists from different regions of Russia and other countries. It is important for those who decide to spend the main night of 2020 in the northern capital to book everything in advance, since the most profitable options are sorted out first.
Celebrations on the streets
The most budget holiday option in St. Petersburg for the New Year 2020 will be visiting festive events on the city streets. But here it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the St. Petersburg climate: the weather can be not only frosty and snowy, but also windy. Warm clothes, mittens and a hat with a scarf are indispensable attributes that will help you fully enjoy the festive atmosphere during the celebrations on the street.
Traditionally, the main venue for the celebration is Palace Square, where the main Christmas tree is set. The festive program begins at 20:00, but residents and guests of St. Petersburg usually come here in advance. Here you can see Santa Claus with the Snow Maiden and many other dressed-up characters, visit the New Year's fair, eat pancakes or gingerbread cookies, warm yourself with tea and other drinks. A mandatory attribute is a long salute, and New Year's Eve 2020 will certainly not be an exception. Every year, the organizers organize exciting contests, a disco and a concert with the participation of dance groups and pop stars. Despite the fact that official celebrations end at 3-4 am on January 1, the fair and other festivities continue until the morning.
In general, celebrations are held in most areas of the city. Most attention and guests are most often attracted by:
- Nevsky Prospect with a magical illumination of many garlands, "rain" and colorful figures.
- Sennaya Square, where actors of famous theaters usually organize performances, in which even ordinary passers-by can participate.
- Pioneer Square with the main New Year's fair.
- Ostrovsky Square, where the festive fair takes place, numerous contests and quizzes with interesting prizes.
- The Peter and Paul Fortress, next to which unique ice figures are being erected, and even a large slide, which anyone can slide into.
On a note! For the movement of citizens between the central locations of the celebrations, free buses are organized that transport everyone on pre-planned routes.
Fans of fresh air will also appreciate the open skating rinks of St. Petersburg: on Krestovsky Island, on Pioneer Square (near the Youth Theater), in Primorsky Victory Park or in TsPKiO im. Kirov. And if it turns out to be too cold to ride on the street, you can always give preference to closed skating rinks in the Yubileiny sports complex, Mega Ice or the Grand Canyon Ice arena.
Forest skating rink in Okhta Park
New Year's parties
Those who prefer to spend the New Year's Eve 2020 in a warmer atmosphere should take a closer look at the many restaurants, cafes and clubs of St. Petersburg. Choose an option for every taste and wallet is not difficult. It should be borne in mind that proximity to the center often significantly increases the price of the celebration. In addition, it will be influenced by the proposed menu and cultural program, as well as the prestige of the chosen institution. In the city you can find options from 3000-5000 rubles per person, and the upper price limit will reach 30,000 rubles or more.
The most popular holiday destinations in St. Petersburg for the new year 2020:
- Hotels Astoria, Grand Hotel Europe, Park Inn Pribaltiyskaya Park, Azimut, Vvedensky, Indigo at Tchaikovsky
- restaurants "Karl and Friedrich", "Park Giuseppe", "Bird's yard", "Anyway!", "Flying Dutchman".
- bars "Purga", "Despicable Coyote", "O’Hooligans", "Laboratory 31", "NeBar", institutions on the Duma.
- amusement parks and complexes "MazaPark", GORKI Golf & Resort
On a note! Many institutions have their own sites, where closer to the holiday you can familiarize yourself with the proposed program and book a place. In addition, when pre-booking prices are often offered more favorable compared to spontaneous visits to institutions on New Year's Eve, not to mention the possible lack of free places.
New Year tours
One of the best options for celebrating New Year 2020 in St. Petersburg for city guests is to book a tour. The organizers take care of all the organization of not only travel and accommodation, but also plan a rich program of celebration and city tours (including nightly). Everyone can choose excursions according to their preferences. There are about 8000 attractions in St. Petersburg, including temples, palaces, museums, theaters. But some historical places can be closed during the New Year holidays for an individual visit, so booking a finished tour is a guarantee to visit the desired place. Prices for such tours will depend on the starting point of departure, the duration of the trip and the saturation of the program.
New Year's Petersburg with a quadrocopter: video
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