This year Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday and this is the best opportunity to come up with something very special and travel at short notice this weekend. Either you start your romantic city trip for Valentine's Day on Friday evening, if your job allows it, or straight away on Saturday morning.
Choose cities that are not too far away so that you have enough time for yourself and your partner. On Saturday you can go shopping or go on a sightseeing tour. And on Valentine's Day itself, you stay in bed late, go out for a fancy meal and stroll through exciting streets holding hands. In the evening it's very easy to go back home. Get great ideas for your day for two from our excursion suggestions below.
City trip for Valentine's Day in Paris - the city of love
The first destination that comes to mind for Valentine's Day is, of course, the French capital Paris. No wonder, because the illuminated Eiffel Tower alone makes hearts beat faster. If you want to really let it rip, leadYour partner in the restaurantout to eat on the first floor of the tower.
You should definitely start your Sunday with a petit déjeuner, the French breakfast. Make yourself comfortable in one of the cute little cafés and enjoy a large bowl of café au lait and a fresh croissant.
On the day of love, a visit to the Mur des je t'aime is recommended. “I love you” is written there in 311 different languages. The wall is located on the highest natural elevation, Montmartre. Once at the top you can visit the Sacré Cœr basilica. Before you head home, snack on one of the wonderful onesPastriesof a macaron in your favorite color.
Vienna – The City of Music
Under the Habsburgs, Vienna developed into a center of music. Composers such as Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven demonstrated their skills at the Austrian court. Today the Vienna Philharmonic is world famous. Follow in the footsteps of the musicians on your city trip and try to get tickets for the Vienna State Opera.
For example, look atDER.COMa beautiful hotel from which you can start on Valentine's Day morning to get to know the Viennese coffee house culture. You have a breathtaking view of the city from the famous Ferris wheel. In the afternoon, if the weather is nice, stroll through the gardens of Belvedere Palace, which is also worth a visit in winter.
Venice – the city in the water
Venice is one of the few cities in Europe where February is also the peak season. Because then the world-famous Venetian Carnival takes place. A week after the spectacle, the city is still bustling with life on Valentine's Day. You can also choose beautiful Venetian masks for yourself. It's a lot of fun and you have a nice souvenir to take home.
Also take your time to fully enjoy St. Mark's Square, Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge. Anyone visiting Venice as a couple must definitely take a romantic ride in one of the typical gondolas. Book a singer to add Italian music to the atmosphere.
To enjoy Italian cuisine, head to one of the ristoranti away from the tourist areas. In narrow streets right by the water, you can experience the la dolce vita without any time pressure. This also includes a glass of Aperol Spritz, which has its origins in Veneto.
