Tips for celebrating the New Year ‘on the road
More and more people are choosing to spend Christmas and New Year’s holidays away from home and, even for the end-of-year holidays, families and groups of friends are looking for alternatives to traditional hotel stays, preferring the flexibility and intimacy offered by a Motorhome trip.
After all, what could be more exciting than celebrating the passage from the old year to the new one surrounded by the freedom and beauty that only a trip on the road can offer? Here are some ideas on where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a Motorhome!
Why celebrate New Year’s Eve in a Motorhome
Whether you choose to spend the festivities in a big city or find an intimate, quiet corner from which to watch the stars at midnight, travelling by Campervan during the New Year period offers the possibility of celebrating the start of a new year in total freedom.
In fact, you can decide to change your destination at the last minute or extend your stay in a location that has particularly impressed you. This flexibility is a key aspect precisely during the festive period, when certain destinations, especially popular ones, can be quite crowded and prices tend to rise.
Travelling by Campervan allows you to explore less touristy destinations, be closer to nature and start the New Year in a relaxing and rejuvenating environment such as a deserted beach, a quiet forest or a lake, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
New Year’s Eve in a Camper in the Mountains
Cortina d’Ampezzo and Cervinia
In Italy, Cortina d’Ampezzo, the ‘Queen of the Dolomites’, and Cervinia, at the foot of the Matterhorn, are a true paradise for winter sports enthusiasts and offer an atmospheric setting for New Year’s Eve. Campsites located close to the town centres make it possible both to enjoy the enchanting winter landscape and to take part in the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Chamonix and Zermatt
Chamonix in Haute Savoie is world-famous for its charm and ski slopes and offers lively New Year’s Eve celebrations with a view of Mont Blanc.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a destination that is also eco-friendly, you can choose Zermatt with its fully pedestrianised centre, the ideal place for those who want to spend a quiet but atmospheric New Year’s Eve, with the possibility of skiing or snowshoeing.
Among the possible destinations to reach by Campervan for New Year’s Eve, one cannot miss the mountain resorts hosting the main Christmas Markets in Italy and Europe.
New Year’s Eve in a Camper in a magical city
Rome
The Eternal City offers a unique combination of events, history and atmosphere. Traditionally, free concerts are organised in the most famous squares with music until midnight and beyond, and one of the main attractions of the Roman New Year is the fireworks display along the banks of the Tiber. Equipped campsites close to the city are well connected with public transport and are an ideal base
Venice
Spending New Year’s Eve in the Venetian lagoon city is an unforgettable experience that blends unique atmosphere and traditions.
People generally gather in Piazza San Marco to watch the spectacle that culminates with an impressive fireworks display at midnight. Best to arrive early to ensure a good seat.
In Venice, Motorhomes, as well as cars, must be parked in specific areas as it is not possible to drive directly into the city. The main car park for Campers is located in Mestre and offers excellent services and easy access to public transport to reach the Serenissima.
Paris
The ‘Ville Lumière’ sparkles even more on New Year’s Eve. Spending New Year’s Eve in Paris offers a variety of experiences to suit all tastes, from the tranquillity of a romantic cruise on the Seine to the exhilaration of a party in the square or a club, but the centrepiece of the celebrations is undoubtedly the fireworks display that takes place around the Eiffel Tower, an event that attracts visitors from all over the world and can be seen from many points.
Once you have set up your Campervan in one of the many car parks and campsites around the city, you can use the metro network to get around: Paris has an extremely efficient public transport system that makes it easy to reach all the main attractions.tte le principali attrazioni.