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Are you celebrating New Year's Eve in the Netherlands? This is the guide for you! The Netherlands is a small country with unique New Year's traditions, such as firework displays and oliebollen (literally "oil balls", a typical fried snack). The cold European weather and spectacular colors of the fireworks will be an experience you won't forget. Find out more about how to spend New Year's Eve 2024 in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and other places in the Netherlands.
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Rotterdam or Amsterdam
When looking for the perfect cities to spend New Year's Eve in the Netherlands, Amsterdam and Rotterdam are the top candidates due to their sizes and centrality. Since these are bigger cities, people often choose to ring in the new year with a big bang (literally). Fireworks shows have been 'the new normal’ for the last few years in the Netherlands. Many large cities are responding to this and organizing gigantic shows so that you can start the new year with a bang. Next to this, Dutch people can also purchase and light up their own firework on the 31st of December. Don't be spooked to see random bouts of firework displays around Amsterdam/Rotterdam during the new year.
Take a look at the fireworks show on the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. The 800 m bridge connects the northern and southern parts of Rotterdam and is the icon of the city. During the turn of the year, the bridge will be decorated in its own style with the best fireworks.
Would you like to party into the new year? Then visit Amsterdam on New Year's Eve. Next to the fireworks, Amsterdam is hosting a lot of parties this NYE, especially on the Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt square), the city's party center. In this square, don't forget to go ice skating. Every year, this pop-up ice skating rink on the Rembrandt square brings joy and laughter to many, locals and tourists alike.
Make sure you have tickets for a fun party later in the evening. And party all night long, together with your friends. Book an overnight stay at the Albus Hotel Amsterdam City Center so that everything is close by.
Book a cottage with family or friends
Getting away from home is sometimes very nice. That's why a cottage with family or friends is a perfect idea, especially during New Year's Eve. This way you really have some time for each other. Make it cozy with a snack and drink, and sing along to your favorite songs.
There are many holiday parks in the Netherlands with family homes that you can rent. They also often offer different packages around Christmas and New Year's Eve. For example, you can book a gourmet set at your cottage for a typical Dutch gourmet evening, or parks are equipped with an entire winter wonderland. There is plenty to do for both young and old.
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Experience a fairy tale New Year's Eve
The combination of thousands of twinkling lights, winter attractions and beautiful fireworks make New Year’s Eve in the Efteling magical. Experience a special New Year's Eve with family and friends that you will not soon forget.
New Year's Eve coincides with the winter Efteling, which only makes the atmosphere even better. Go in the Python by moonlight or take a winter walk through the beautifully lit fairy forest. There is even a skating rink in the middle of the park, how nice is that?
From 23:00, you can enjoy a musical spectacle from DJs, live acts and various musicians. Before you know it, you will be counting down to a smashing New Year with everyone! During this moment, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show, pulling out all the stops, even laser effects. You definitely don't want to miss this!
Would you rather stay outside the park? Then book your overnight stay at Mercure Hotel Tilburg Centrum, which is only a 20-minute drive from the park.
Celebrating New Year's Eve in the Netherlands
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Join the New Year's Dive and celebrate New Year's Eve in Scheveningen
Get a breath of fresh air on the coast during the day, open the bubbles in the evening and admire the fireworks from the beach; Celebrating New Year's Eve on the coast is not so bad after all. Of course, this sounds like you have to travel to a warm country for this, but nothing could be further from the truth. It's possible in the Netherlands!
Several seaside resorts go big during New Year's Eve, but our preference really goes to Scheveningen. Start the day with a walk on the beach and enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the restaurants on the boulevard.
When the evening falls, you can first feast your eyes on the bonfire. This event takes place annually on the Noorderstrand of Scheveningen and is a true tradition, with the aim of organizing the highest bonfire in the Netherlands. The bonfire is lit around midnight on New Year's Eve. The fire is clearly visible from the boulevard, and this is just the place from where you can also enjoy the fireworks show.
And the icing on the cake is, of course, the annual New Year's dive. The perfect way to start the new year fresh and fruity.
In short, we believe that you can celebrate an unforgettable New Year's Eve in Scheveningen. Make a weekend of it and book your overnight stay at the Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Scheveningen so that you are close to everything.
The typical Dutch way of celebrating New Year’s Eve
Do you especially feel like staying home during New Year's Eve this year? Do it! Provide tasty snacks, drinks and, of course, donuts and make it the perfect party. And don't forget the annual New Year's Eve conference that is broadcast, which is certainly part of a typical Dutch New Year's Eve, at home in front of the TV.
