Short trip for Valentine’s Day
The most romantic cities in Germany
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the highlights of the Romantic Road.
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How about a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day? These picturesque German cities are worth visiting.
Of course, a bouquet of roses or a box of chocolates are also nice gifts for Valentine’s Day, but the Valentine’s classics aren’t really that romantic. Why not surprise your partner with a short trip to spend a few dreamy hours or days? Even relatively close by, you can find picturesque towns and idyllic places. In these German cities, lovers can travel from the deep south to the far north According to the Varta guide, spend magical visits.
On the most romantic street in Germany
29 towns between Würzburg and Füssen are located on the Romantic Road and attract numerous visitors with their artistic, cultural and culinary offerings. It is particularly worth taking a trip to Dinkelsbühl in Central Franconia, which is located on the well-known holiday route. In the medieval old town, lovers are not only welcomed by a charming market square and half-timbered houses, there are also numerous restaurants and cafés as well as modern accommodation options.
Only around 40 minutes away by car is Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of the highlights of the Romantic Road. The city can be wonderfully explored on the Rothenburger Turmweg, which runs around four kilometers around the picturesque old town and takes around 2.5 hours. For everyone who doesn’t have time on Valentine’s Day: In 2024 there will be a “750 Years of the Imperial City” festival program with numerous events, including a historical festival in May.
Gourmet hiking and a thatched roof village
“Heidelberg is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany,” they say confidently on the official homepage the city. Almost 14 million guests are welcomed here every year. Located on the Neckar, Heidelberg in Baden-Württemberg attracts with numerous monuments and sights, a wide variety of guided tours and a very special charm.
According to the Varta guide, Monschau in the Eifel is also one of the most romantic places in Germany. Picturesque alleys in the historic old town center invite you to stroll in front of half-timbered houses and couples who love hiking go on gourmet tours lasting several hours through the Monschauer Land without a hiking guide. This leaves more than enough time to enjoy nature and culinary delights in intimate togetherness.
A visit to Quedlinburg in Saxony-Anhalt is also recommended. Not far from the Brocken, Quedlinburg with its collegiate church, castle and old town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 according to the website of the German UNESCO Commission a “symbol of medieval half-timbered towns”. There is a romantic atmosphere between the half-timbered houses, especially in the evenings.
It is also tranquil in Sieseby in Schleswig-Holstein, one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Particularly known for its thatched houses, Sieseby is located directly on the Schlei. The wonderful nature around the inlet of the Baltic Sea invites you to take romantic walks or bike rides. How about a picnic in the region, for example?