Walks around Moscow for New Year 2022
With the onset of the New Year holidays, Moscow turns into a real fairy tale. A magical atmosphere reigns in all establishments and on the streets of the city. Many interesting surprises await adults and children. On New Year's Eve you should definitely visit:
- Sparrow Hills;
- Red Square;
- Okhotny Ryad;
- Poklonnaya Mountain;
- Manezhnaya Square;
- Pushkinskaya Square.
During the day, you can take a walk in the park with your children, go on an excursion, or attend festive events held in the city.
New Year's fairs
Every year on New Year's Eve, a large number of Christmas markets are held in the capital. They usually open at the end of November and close at the end of January. At the fair you can not only buy original New Year's souvenirs, but also enjoy the amazing atmosphere.
Theatrical performances, all kinds of concerts, and fun competitions create a truly fabulous atmosphere. And purchasing original handmade gifts and souvenirs will be another pleasant bonus for every visitor. The largest fairs will be opened in the center of the capital.
Parks, squares
To feel the holiday atmosphere and get vivid emotions, you don’t have to sit all night in a luxury hotel or book a table in a restaurant. To spend the New Year actively and cheerfully, feel free to go for a walk in the nearest park or square.
In the parks you can go skiing, skating, snowmobiling, and some people can even take a dip in the ice hole. To warm up and take a little break, you can visit the cafes that are located in the parks.
The following parks in Moscow are very popular:
- Izmailovsky;
- Gorky Central Park of Culture and Culture;
- Kuzminsky;
- Filevsky;
- Vorontsovsky;
- Lianozovsky.
Celebrations in all parks and squares will begin at 22:00 and end closer to the morning. Each park tries to stand out with its colorful decorations and meaningful program of events.
Capital skating rinks and skiing
Visiting the skating rink with your children is an excellent opportunity not only to relax with your family and benefit your health. Every year on New Year's Eve, a large number of open skating rinks appear in Moscow and the Moscow region. You can visit them alone or with a large group of friends.
The largest skating rink in the capital will be opened at VDNKh, whose area is 21 thousand square meters. m. About 4 thousand people can be on the skating rink at the same time. It is also worth visiting the GUM skating rink, which will operate right on Red Square. It's nice and fun to go ice skating right in the city center.
The GUM skating rink is equipped with everything necessary for skating. If you wish, you can rent skates and seek help from an experienced instructor. For skiing with friends or with children, you can choose Izmailovsky Park. But, before going to the nearest skating rink, it is advisable to check the schedule in advance.
Together with your children you can watch a fascinating ice show with the participation of stars. The main thing is to buy tickets in advance.
GUM and TSUM
Starting from the end of November, a Christmas market will be open at the TSUM on the fifth floor. There you can buy beautiful New Year's toys and a Christmas tree for yourself. To see all the New Year's goods, you will have to spend a lot of free time. Therefore, it is advisable to plan a visit to the Central Department Store in advance.
GUM will host an entertainment program for children with the participation of Father Frost, the Snow Maiden and characters from fairy tales. Various competitions and fun games will be held at the festival. There will also be a fair in GUM where you can buy various souvenirs for the Christmas tree.
Square
A variety of performances will be held in all large squares of the capital. The largest Christmas tree in the city will be installed on Red Square, and the largest fair will be held here, where everyone will be able to purchase various souvenirs.
During the celebration, exciting performances for children with the participation of mechanical figures will be held on Revolution Square. And on Manezhnaya Square they will organize a real winter fairy tale with beautiful photo zones and a lot of colorful lights. With so much entertainment, neither children nor adults will be bored during the holidays.
Cultural program
Circuses, theaters and other entertainment establishments in the city prepare themed entertainment programs for children long before the New Year holidays:
- Circus performances. New Year's concerts with the participation of Father Frost and his granddaughter Snegurochka will be held in all circuses of the city.
- Ice shows. Numerous ice performances will be held on New Year's Eve. These are very exciting and spectacular events that will be interesting for adults and children to see.
- Show at Luzhniki. Every year the Zapashny brothers present various fairy tales.
- Excursions and exhibitions. The city's estates and museums will also host interesting events with their own cultural programs. For the New Year holidays, some museums present special excursions and exhibitions.
- Musicals. The best productions will be presented to the audience at the Russian Song Theater and the children's theater.
From mid-December to the end of January inclusive, various performances for children of different ages will take place in the squares, stages and arenas of the city.
Hotels with programs for New Year's celebrations
For those planning to spend New Year's holidays in the capital, it is better to select hotels in advance that offer an interesting New Year's program. Most large hotels have their own restaurants, where shows and banquets are organized for guests on New Year's Eve.
- "Korston." In addition to excellent service, visitors are offered a spectacular show. For example, this could be the filming of a blockbuster, in which all guests can take part. After filming is over, all those present are given prizes.
- "Azimuth Smolenskaya". Every year the hotel hosts gala parties in the elite Avenue restaurant. Thanks to the panoramic view you can watch the festive fireworks. At midnight, an incendiary disco begins until the morning.
- "Metropol". Every year the hotel organizes a costume party. Performances by Russian stars are also organized here. Throughout New Year's Eve, fairs and lotteries are held, in which all participants receive prizes.
- Hotel De Paris. The entertainment program includes traditional banquets, in which Father Frost and Snow Maiden take part. Throughout the celebration, guests take an active part in prize draws and competitions. Visitors will also be treated to a buffet with an abundance of festive dishes.
- Radisson Royal. New Year's Eve celebrations are organized in the form of a banquet, where visitors are served welcome cocktails for every taste.
- Izmailovo. On New Year's Eve, visitors can expect a lot of entertainment and a buffet. Performances by famous artists are also organized here.
For those who decide to celebrate the New Year in a hotel, it is advisable to book rooms in advance. The best hotel rooms are usually sold out 2-3 months before the holidays.
Where to stay in Moscow for the New Year holidays?
On New Year's Eve, many tourists come to Moscow every year. You can spend an unforgettable New Year's Eve in the capital in one of the hotels. Usually during the holidays there is a system of discounts, and you can stay in a good room for a relatively low price.
Every year, each hotel tries to maintain its own style of holding New Year's celebrations, observing all the traditions of the establishment. Vacationers can visit casinos and bowling alleys and take part in festive events. The Aerostar Hotel, the Izmailovo complex, and the Cosmos Hotel are very popular.
Important!
Prices for New Year's celebrations depend on the event program, level of the establishment and menu.
restaurants and bars
All entertainment establishments in Moscow are preparing their own entertainment program with the participation of dancers, Russian and foreign stars. New Year's Eve in a restaurant will be an excellent choice for those who are tired of celebrating at home.
Important!
When choosing a suitable restaurant to celebrate the New Year, you need to focus on the interior design, type of cuisine, as well as the entertainment program offered.
- The Attic restaurant is very popular among residents of the capital. Delicious cuisine, beautiful interior and the best service will help create a very cozy and festive atmosphere. Also on New Year's Eve there will be an interesting entertainment program with the participation of Father Frost and the Snow Maiden.
- Restaurant "Shinok" will surely appeal to lovers of Ukrainian cuisine. The interior of the establishment is made in a loft style in the Ukrainian style. The restaurant approaches the New Year holidays with great responsibility, preparing an unusual entertainment program every year.
- At the Gallery restaurant on New Year's Eve you can watch an interesting show program. Throughout the celebration, fairy tale heroes are scheduled to appear in the Gallery and various competitions are held.
- Another popular establishment in the capital, the Gusyatnikoff restaurant, offers an original way to celebrate the New Year holidays. Dinner from a famous chef, a luxurious interior with a ceremonial presentation of a “basin of Olivier” to the guests present. Visitors will be entertained by famous musicians and artists.
- “ShishasBar” will appeal to young people who love incendiary parties until the morning. In this establishment you can see performances by famous DJs, taste a delicious dinner and dance in the company of friends.
- In the banquet hall "Mir" on New Year's Eve they will show a real fairy tale. Visitors are offered an exciting celebration with various special effects. Acrobats and gymnasts will take part in the performances.
On New Year's Eve, nightclubs are very popular among young people, offering their visitors all kinds of thematic programs. The list of the most popular nightlife spots includes:
- "16 Tons";
- "Solyanka";
- "Garage";
- "Lookinrooms";
- "FacetoHaze";
- "Roof of the world".
Most nightlife spots in the capital can be visited for free. On ordinary days they charge money for entry to nightclubs.
