Spending New Year's Eve in Venice?

Hi there, We have the option to go to Venice from December 31st to January 4th or 5th. But is it a good idea?

Hi, We have the option to go to Venice from December 31st to January 4th or 5th. But is it a good idea?

Why not? Personally, I celebrate New Year’s Eve every year near Rapallo on the Ligurian coast, and it’s pure bliss. You feel like a kid again with all the fireworks on the 31st! 😉

But for Venice, I’m not sure. At worst, you might be a little cold.

Hi there,

You’ll find two travel journals about Venice for the time you’re considering here—one by Vazyvite and another by Masterpo (the internal search engine works really well). Even if it’s not clear what you’d consider "a good idea," these might give you some insight into how the city changes around the new year. Personally, I wouldn’t mind the damp cold, but I’d be a little wary of the crowds pouring in from low-cost flights.

Catherine

Hi Christian,

New Year's Eve in Venice isn't anything exceptional. It's crowded, of course. There's a gorgeous fireworks display over the bacino at midnight sharp—always spectacular. There’s still quite a bit of activity afterward around Garibaldi or Campo Santa Margherita, but it’s not like the Champs-Élysées or Ibiza.

That said, in the days after January 1st, tourists head home, and I always find it’s less crowded. No cruise ship passengers, few day-trippers. It’s nice for sightseeing. However, lots of restaurants are closed for the holidays. And it’s still freezing cold. Though who knows with climate change this year? Oh, and don’t forget—you’ll be walking a lot in Venice.