New Year's Eve fireworks at © Mayrhofen
Looking for a way to end 2017 in style? Hoping to start off the year 2018 with a bang? There’s no better way to celebrate than with an alpine holiday to one of these festive villages. From Austria to France, ski resorts across the Alps will be putting on their glad rags and revelling all night long on the 31st of December. Whether you’re more interested in fireworks or fancy clubs, there’s something for everyone on this list. And of course, it’s the peak of ski season, so you should be able to get some shredding in as well. Don’t be the only one to miss out on a spectacular New Year’s Eve in the Alps!
Eco-conscious revellers can enjoy a firework-free New Year’s Eve at the village centre in St. Anton am Arlberg. As early as 8pm there will be a family-friendly laser and sound show, followed by an adult version later on. Entry is free but the organisers encourage guests to donate money instead of investing in fireworks, which are full of chemicals and scare away the animals.
New Year's Eve Laser Show © St. Anton
See out 2017 in classic New Year’s Eve style with a masquerade party at Dick's Tea Bar. Described as a “roaring 20’s cabaret”, the party at this legendary Val d'Isère après-ski joint will surely be one of the best New Year’s eve parties in the Alps this year. Reserve ASAP.
If you’re after a stellar fireworks display, look no further than Sölden-Hochsölden. This Austrian resort has booked Pyro Pro Feuerwerke for a fantastic music and firework show starting a few minutes after midnight on New Year’s Eve. You’ll find it close to the main road in the direction of Brandle.
A magical New Year's Eve © Sölden
Méribel has a host of events to choose from for New Year’s Eve, from a classy evening at La Folie Douce to an open-air dance floor on snow to the return of the ski resort's classic torch-lit descent and firework display. Be sure to grab a cup of complimentary mulled wine or hot chocolate as you enjoy the crisp outdoor weather.
New Year's Eve fireworks at © Méribel
At the snow front in Courchevel you’ll find a rollicking New Year's Open-Air Dance Party. Live music starts at 10:30pm, followed by fireworks and a DJ into the wee hours. Entry is free.
Rockin' NYE party at Courchevel © Courchevel Tourisme
Children and the young-at-heart will love the New Year's Eve train to Mayrhofen. Start at Jenbach in the morning and end up in Mayrhofen with plenty of time to see the fireworks in the evening. Along the way, you will enjoy music and entertainment in each of the train stations.
New Year's Eve train © Mayrhofen
New Year's Eve fireworks at © Mayrhofen
Looking for a way to end 2017 in style? Hoping to start off the year 2018 with a bang? There’s no better way to celebrate than with an alpine holiday to one of these festive villages. From Austria to France, ski resorts across the Alps will be putting on their glad rags and revelling all night long on the 31st of December. Whether you’re more interested in fireworks or fancy clubs, there’s something for everyone on this list. And of course, it’s the peak of ski season, so you should be able to get some shredding in as well. Don’t be the only one to miss out on a spectacular New Year’s Eve in the Alps!
Eco-conscious revellers can enjoy a firework-free New Year’s Eve at the village centre in St. Anton am Arlberg. As early as 8pm there will be a family-friendly laser and sound show, followed by an adult version later on. Entry is free but the organisers encourage guests to donate money instead of investing in fireworks, which are full of chemicals and scare away the animals.
New Year's Eve Laser Show © St. Anton
See out 2017 in classic New Year’s Eve style with a masquerade party at Dick's Tea Bar. Described as a “roaring 20’s cabaret”, the party at this legendary Val d'Isère après-ski joint will surely be one of the best New Year’s eve parties in the Alps this year. Reserve ASAP.
If you’re after a stellar fireworks display, look no further than Sölden-Hochsölden. This Austrian resort has booked Pyro Pro Feuerwerke for a fantastic music and firework show starting a few minutes after midnight on New Year’s Eve. You’ll find it close to the main road in the direction of Brandle.
A magical New Year's Eve © Sölden
Méribel has a host of events to choose from for New Year’s Eve, from a classy evening at La Folie Douce to an open-air dance floor on snow to the return of the ski resort's classic torch-lit descent and firework display. Be sure to grab a cup of complimentary mulled wine or hot chocolate as you enjoy the crisp outdoor weather.
New Year's Eve fireworks at © Méribel
At the snow front in Courchevel you’ll find a rollicking New Year's Open-Air Dance Party. Live music starts at 10:30pm, followed by fireworks and a DJ into the wee hours. Entry is free.
Rockin' NYE party at Courchevel © Courchevel Tourisme
Children and the young-at-heart will love the New Year's Eve train to Mayrhofen. Start at Jenbach in the morning and end up in Mayrhofen with plenty of time to see the fireworks in the evening. Along the way, you will enjoy music and entertainment in each of the train stations.
New Year's Eve train © Mayrhofen
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
