Valentine’s Day trips and activities
During Valentine’s Day, it is the perfect time to treat yourself to some everyday luxury. To elevate your celebration of love, a romantic activity might just be the perfect thing!
One of the most classic Valentine’s Day-gifts to give your loved ones are delicious chocolate. Why not take it a step further this year and think outside of the chocolate box? At Storm & Bille, tastings and guided tours of the chocolate factory are held every Wednesday from January 10 to March 6. The tour, in English, begins with a sampling of Storm & Bille’s tasty homemade hot chocolate, which is followed by a guided tour of the factory with a step-by-step account of the chocolate production process. The tour then concludes with a tasting of all their varieties of chocolate.
Get a taste of the West Coast winter wonder idyll on a tour of the archipelago with Kastor Boat Trips, which departs from Hönö Klåva in the northern archipelago.
Craving even more of the romantic West Coast idyll? In the southern archipelago, at the picturesque hotel Kajkanten Vrångö, they offer Kajkanten’s Cold bath package, which includes, among other things, a wood-burning sauna, hot tub, sea bathing on Kajkanten’s floating sauna, lodging in a cosy boathouse, and seafood box delivered directly from Hamnkrogen Lotsen. In other words, a true West Coast Valentine’s Day experience!
alentine’s Day doesn’t necessarily soley evolve around roses and chocolate. For those who are less keen on stereotypical romantic activities and more interested in insightful cultural experiences, the Gothenburg Museum of Art is showing The Wonderful Colour, and the Röhsska Museum textile works in the exhibition Let a Hundred Flowers Bloom.
Enjoy a candlelit dinner or your favourite wine
Food and love go together, it’s a no-brainer, so why not visit one of the many great restaurants in Gothenburg this Valentine’s Day? Indulge in a three-course meal at a gourmet restaurant or grab a glass of wine and a snack at one of the city’s cosy wine bars.
Discover romantic spots and charming city walks
From the tranquil archipelago to the tropical Palmhouse and the quaint streets of Haga, Gothenburg is without a doubt a romantic place to visit. We asked the people of Gothenburg as well as visitors for their favourite spots around the city, added a couple of our own favourites and created the guide below.
How about a Valentine’s stay?
Treat yourself to a quiet night, far from your everyday stress, and check in at one of the many cosy hotels in Gothenburg. There is something for every taste here, and many of the hotels offer special Valentine’s package deals.
Hotel Riverton, with one of Gothenburg’s best views, are going all-in with their Valentine’s Day package, which includes champagne, roses, chocolate, dinner, and overnight stay.
At cosy Hôtel Eggers, you can book a Valentine’s Day package between February 13-15, 2024. In the package you get sparkling wine and chocolate in the room and a three-course dinner in the hotel’s restaurant.
For those of you who want to combine a dinner with a cosy and luxurious hotel stay, Liseberg offers an dinner and hotel package where a dinner at the Mei Rose Rooftop Bar & Bistro (chef’s choice menu) is combined with a night at the Liseberg Grand Hotel Curiosa. Sparkling wine, chocolate and hotel breakfast included! Read more here.
Can’t buy me love? One can try!
In Gothenburg, there are plenty of exciting shops and malls where you can find special gifts for a special someone. Discover unique design and fashion in our design guide; stroll around the shopping streets in the city centre and around Magasinsgatan; or opt for a recycled gift in one of Gothenburg’s many second hand and vintage stores.
