Romantic tips for Valentine’s Day

The most romantic day of the year is just around the corner: Valentine’s Day. Of course it is always important to put your sweetheart in the spotlight, but February 14 is the perfect day to celebrate love even more and spend quality time with your loved one. We looked for romantic ideas to make this Valentine’s Day an enchanting experience.

Surprise your sweetheart through the mailbox

Is your love still young but you still want to spoil your quiet love? Then, of course, sending a card on Valentine’s Day is always fun. But you can also go a little extra special! With a nice present that fits through the mailbox, for example. That’s a nice surprise! We have previously given tips on the nicest gifts through the mailbox. If your secret love is a real sweet tooth, we have great tips for that too. Because tasty surprises also just fit through the mailbox! The irresistibly delicious brownies from Nilsson’s Post come highly recommended. We have tried them ourselves, so we should know!

Organize a love letter scavenger hunt

Bring some mystery to love with a love letter scavenger hunt. Hide love notes in different places that are important to your relationship. Let your partner follow the clues and end the trail with a heartwarming surprise.

Explore your own or another city

Is your love still young and sitting across from each other in a restaurant is still a step too far? Then discover a nice city together! While walking, and thus engaged in an active outing, you can for example discover each other’s hometown. With the handy walking app from Walk the City, for example! Discover the backgrounds and highlights of the city just with your phone. Is your sweetheart not easily frightened and you both love history? Then head out on an offline walking tour from The Little Walk of Horrors. They sell exciting dark city walks averaging 5 kilometers long that let you learn about the dark side of a city of your choice. The walks from Walk the City and from The Little Walk of Horrors are done at your own pace and without a guide: so you have plenty of time to grab a drink somewhere during your walk.

Picnicking under the stars

How about planning a romantic evening under the stars? Prepare a delicious picnic basket of treats and find a quiet spot in the park. Lay out a blanket (and bring an extra blanket to wrap cozily around your shoulders), light some candles and enjoy each other’s company under a twinkling starry sky.

Active and romantic gifts

Of course, you can also surprise your sweetheart with an outing. Memories usually stick best. For example, take a romantic road trip. Choose a beautiful route through the Netherlands and stop at picturesque villages, beaches or nature reserves. Again, bringing a picnic basket full of goodies is highly recommended. You can also choose a fun getaway at SurpriseFactory. Have brunch together at the Euromast, book a high chocolate, high wine or high tea or go out in another city. You can also find lots of special gifts at Belevenissen. Think about a romantic canal cruise for two! On Pluimen you can also find all kinds of fun and special (and romantic) getaways!

Romantic dinner

Because many people want to go out for dinner on Valentine’s Day, it is important to make reservations early. Tapas restaurant Destino in Rotterdam has the most delicious Spanish tapas to enjoy together and prepares a special menu for you on Valentine’s Day with a special Valentine’s chocolate dessert with red fruit. How romantic is it to dine in a French restaurant? Bistrot du Bac in Rotterdam is an absolute must! The intimate and romantic atmosphere is sure to bring you and your sweetheart closer together. The restaurant is run by a married couple, so they sure know how to create a romantic atmosphere. Prefer to sample several small dishes? Then book your table at La Petite Soeur, the little sister of Bistrot du Bac. Just as delicious, just as atmospheric and just as romantic!

Romantic weekend away

A weekend getaway with your sweetheart is always fun, especially with Valentine’s Day! How about an overnight stay on the SS Rotterdam? Sounds romantic right! Or sleeping in a pile of Zaans cottages? That’s possible at Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam. True Dutch romance. Always dreamed of sleeping under the stars? Then the Sterrenkubussen in Lattrop-Breklenkamp in Overijssel are highly recommended! Here you literally fall asleep under the stars. You can find more tips to spend a special night in the Netherlands in this blog.

Valentine’s Day is not about large-scale gestures and gifts, but about showing love and appreciation in a sincere way. No matter how big or small. We hope these romantic tips will help you experience a Valentine’s Day that will remain in your memories for a long time. Enjoy each other’s company on this loving day!

We wish you a romantic Valentine’s Day!

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