The largest and most famous fireworks display worldwide
Starry rain at the turn of the year? Not only here. Because impressive pyro shows in a class of their own take place in the world's major cities.
Dubai - made it into the Guinness Book of Records
The 2013/2014 New Year's Eve fireworks display in Dubai was hosted by the Burj Khalifa and is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Even today, Dubai's New Year's Eve fireworks is one of the world's largest, with a spectacular pyrotechnics, light and laser show.
The best way to see the world's tallest building and fireworks in all their glory is to book a table in one of the many restaurants in Downtown ...
or celebrate with a good meal on one of the luxurious New Year's Eve dinner yacht trips.
Hong Kong's fireworks - more important to us than to Chinese
The Chinese celebrate according to the Chinese lunar calendar, according to which the New Year takes place between January 21 and February 1.
But Hong Kong has a colonial connection to Great Britain, which is why the New Year is celebrated according to our calendar too.
And properly! After all, the first fireworks were held in China around a thousand years ago.
In any case, Hong Kong's fireworks display is one of the most spectacular in the world and is best viewed from Victoria Harbor.
Look forward to a huge show before heading off to one of the many parties.
Las Vegas - bigger is better
In Las Vegas, there is not one, but many fireworks display. This is because many of the large hotels on the Strip put on top-class pyrotechnic shows, such as Ceasars Palace or The Strat.
You can enjoy the best views from the luxurious nightclubs on the roof terraces of the top hotels and,
after the fireworks, you can attend one of the many shows or do what Las Vegas stands for: gamble in the casino!
London - with ticket system for viewing areas
London's fireworks are set off over the Thames: directly in front of the famous skyline around Big Ben & Co.
There are several viewing areas along the banks, especially on the west side. From there you have the best view of the London Eye and the spectacular play of colors across the night sky.
The City of London has introduced a ticket system to ensure that every spectator has a good view. Access to the viewing areas is now only possible with a ticket.
Incidentally, the images of the spectacular fireworks display over the British capital go around the world every year and are featured in every news program.
New York City - fireworks in a city that never sleeps
Here you have the choice. Spectacular fireworks display takes place in Battery Park on the Hudson River, where several thousand rockets and fountains of light are set off in front of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty.
The fireworks display in Central Park is also fantastic. This begins at midnight at Bow Bridge-Cherry Hill in the center of Central Park, where the Midnight Run starts at the same time,
with a supporting program of music and dancing beginning at 10 pm.
Finally, you can also watch the fireworks on the Brooklyn Hights Promenade. This district is less well-known to tourists, but hip and very diverse.
Rio de Janeiro - with summer feeling and samba rhythms
One of the biggest New Year's Eve fireworks display takes place in Rio on the famous Copacabana Beach ... accompanied by hot samba rhythms.
Hundreds of thousands of people gather on the mile-long beach promenade at the turn of the year in summer temperatures to marvel at the legendary fireworks display.
At exactly midnight, the city lights are switched off and at the same time tons of rockets and impressive light effects rise from the Atlantic Bay. An unforgettable experience full of radiance.
San Francisco - fireworks of superlatives
Every year, sensational fireworks display takes place over the waterfront between the Oakland Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Embarcadero and the nearby piers are popular places to watch the spectacle. Because from there you have an excellent view.
If you don't want to stand in the crowd, you can order a table at one of the many Bay Area restaurants (make sure you find one in the front row).
Another great option are boat tours, where you can eat, drink, dance and then marvel at the fireworks. Tickets must be booked well in advance, however.
Sydney - one of the first major cities to celebrate the New Year
We haven't even had lunch on December 31 when it's already 9 pm in Sydney.
Then the first of two fireworks display begins, followed by a parade of illuminated ships in the harbor basin.
The absolute highlight is the famous midnight display: an incredible 10 tons of fireworks and around 100,000 pyrotechnic effects guarantee breathless amazement.
A visual and acoustic experience in a class of its own, which can also be seen time and again on television.
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