Berlin

The German capital has a reputation for being a party city year round, so you can imagine what New Years Eve (known as Silvester) is like here. The centerpiece of the celebration is Party Mile, a two kilometer stretch of bars, international food stalls, laser shows, video screens, party tents, music stages, and more between Brandenburg Gate and Victory Column. After the fireworks show at midnight, the crowds head to the citys many dance floors, where they stay out until dawn or later. To somewhat counteract the debauchery, locals partake in the Berlin Silversterlauf (a pancake race in which runner flip flapjacks as they head toward the finish line) during the day, or participate in the annual, free four kilometer New Years Run the next day.