As the calendar slowly flips to 2025, certain tourist destinations will be closing their doors for substantial upgrades and transformations. This trend reflects a growing commitment to preserving cultural heritage, enhancing visitor experiences, and addressing environmental concerns.
Here are 4 destinations that will be closed next year
Center Pompidou, Paris
This museum, well-known for its vast collection of modern art and breathtaking architecture, will temporarily close its doors after the 2024 Paris Olympics.Though visually stunning even in its sixth decade, the museum needs substantial modernization. The planned closure in 2025 will last for five years, with renovations aimed at modernising the building and enhancing the visitor experience, set to be completed by 2030.
Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark
Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded by chef René Redzepi in 2003, has become an iconic destination for food enthusiasts. Known for its unconventional dishes, such as reindeer penis and duck brain, Noma has repeatedly secured the top spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list and earned three Michelin stars in 2021. Widely regarded as one of the most exclusive and sought-after dining experiences, reservations have always been a challenge to secure. However, Noma will close its doors as a restaurant in late 2024. The closure does not mark the end but a transformation, Noma will evolve into “Noma 3.0,” a food lab and test kitchen, continuing its legacy of innovation in the culinary world.
El Molinón Stadium, Gijón, Spain
El Molinón Stadium in Gijón, Spain, is renowned as the country’s oldest professional football field, rich in historical and cultural heritage. As one of the top attractions in Gijón, it offers visitors a glimpse into the past. However, the stadium is set to undergo extensive renovations in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which will increase its seating capacity by 9,000 and modernise its infrastructure. These upgrades will temporarily close the stadium to the public.
Bayeux Tapestry Museum, Normandy, France
The Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy, France, is home to a nearly 70-metre-long and 50-centimetre-high tapestry that narrates the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy. This museum is a cultural treasure, attracting countless visitors each year and contributing to Normandy’s reputation as France’s cultural and culinary capital, known for its well-preserved villages, fortification grounds, and other museums. However, the Bayeux Tapestry Museum is scheduled to close for renovations in September 2025 and will remain closed until spring 2027. The renovations aim to modernise and preserve the museum, ensuring that this historic masterpiece can be appreciated for generations to come.
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