Zurich is a fabulous place in Switzerland to spend a frolicking New Year. Just like in other parts of the world, New Year in Zurich is celebrated with full gusto. Zurich is a fabulous tourist puller and the inflow of tourists increase to a fascinating number at the time when the city is gearing up for New Year eve. New Year celebrations around the world receive fuel on New Year's Eve. With dazzling fireworks and holiday festivity marking the day, Zurich dresses up in the New Year spirit. It is generally a holiday time in Zurich, with families shopping or planning picnics with friends. The fast-paced city takes a break and enjoys the season of excitement and joy.

During New Year in Zurich, lots of tourists come and enjoy sightseeing in various wonderful and exciting places like, Zurich’s well-preserved Old Town on the banks of the Limmat River, Marc Chagall’s Fraumünster church, Kunsthaus art museum, Federal College of Technology and monument of Hans Escher at Bahnhofplatz.

To celebrate New Year in Zurich, tourists come in large numbers. Fireworks in Zurich are a major New Year’s attraction. The New Year party can be witnessed on the roads, restaurants and pubs. The party is marked by the impressive fireworks that spark the enthusiasm of the 200000 visitors year after year. The New Year’s fireworks are launched from 2 boats on the lake. The renowned fireworks creators from Italy come to set the sky over Zurich ablaze in the most spectacular fashion. At the New Year's Eve, Zurich hotels owners remain faithful to their popular party spirit. Many bars and culinary delicacies from the whole world ensure a wonderful atmosphere. It is a spectacular display of color lights, with pretty sparks lighting the dark sky of Zurich. Following up the colorful fireworks, there is a boat procession on the waters.


The people of Zurich also celebrate their own New Year as following the Julian calendar and it is on the 13th day of January every year Switzerland experiences the glory of the New Year. Swiss New Year is also known as the old Sylvester’s Day. On this day friends and relatives at this special day visit each others house and offer various types of gifts.


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