9 Best Romantic getaways in Europe to consider this summer with your sweetheart!

Europe is a buzzing place for holiday destinations and a paradise on earth for lovebirds from all over the world. Europe is the best romantic getaway for celebrating a honeymoon trip, throwing an affordable wedding, making a proposal, celebrating a wedding anniversary, celebrating a valentine’s day or a birthday with your sweetheart. Simply plan a weekend romantic getaway with your sweetheart in one of these perfect romantic destinations in Europe and make your beloved feel that there’s no better place than this on the earth to spice up your relationship! While on a romantic getaway be sure to indulge yourself in romantic walks, eating-sprees at marvelous restaurants, cruises and naughty nights with your beloved.

Summer time (Mid June to Late August) is the most expensive time to travel to Europe and this is the time which generally attracts a lot of foreign visitors because of the prevailing good weather. Winters are very fierce in Europe and if you are planning to romance in winter then the good news is the air fares are very cheap during this time of the year. Here’s an advice on some cost savings on your trip, Instead of opting for 5 star hotel accommodations for your romantic holiday vacation we suggest you to choose from a handful of budget-friendly hostels and guesthouses for your stay at these destinations.

This little insider’s guide will give you a good insight on the best romantic things to do with your sweet heart when you are in Europe. Here are our best 9 picks for the best romantic getaways in Europe.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam is connected by more canals than Venice! For that perfect romancing moments with your sweetheart, we suggest you to go on a cruise along the Canal belt in the night and eat dinner with your sweetheart by the candle light and sample some good wines and beers along with a selection of Dutch cheeses and charcuterie.  An evening romantic walk with your special someone is a must and you will appreciate the illuminated bridges over the waterways and the merchant houses of the golden age.

Paris

Paris is also known as the city of love and they say you must at least visit Paris once with your Partner in your life time. While in Paris take a romantic walk with your sweet heart in Luxembourg gardens, take a cruise to get a beautiful view of the Parisian boulevards through the glass doors of the cruise boat and explore Paris in a cool vintage car tour and let the chauffeur drive you across the streets and don’t miss out on the famous Champs Elysees avenue and the breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower’s glittering lights. We recommend Bateaux Parisens as your cruise operator as they have the highest ratings for cruise operations in Paris.

Prague

If you are looking for a romantic city break in Europe and want to keep your expenses low then Prague is the right destination for you, Prague is the least expensive destination in Europe for vacation. Prague is popular for breathtaking views, incredible architecture and some amazing art.

Walk hand in hand with your sweetheart in any of the parks that Prague has to offer. The Petrin Park tops the list of parks that are popular among the locals with lovers.

Enjoy a vintage car ride with your beloved in the backseat of a chauffeur driven car and take snapshots of the city’s popular attractions.

Take a cruise around Prague’s canal for that refreshing cruise experience and sail along Prague’s waterways / canals to unlock the hidden secrets about the city.

Show your cultural side to your sweetheart by visiting one of the three opera houses in Prague: Prague State Opera House, Estates Theater and the National Theater. Spending time at the opera with your loved one along with a wonderful dinner and some champagne to sip by the side will be the nearest thing to heaven that you can reach!

Budapest


Budapest is increasingly gaining popularity among the holiday seekers for romance in Europe. Some critics consider Budapest as one of the most underrated cities for taking a vacation in Europe. Other European holiday destinations like London, Rome, Venice or Prague are generally very crowded with a lot of tourists round the year. If you are looking for some romance in a less crowded place then Budapest is the right pick for you.

Budapest is the most populous city of Hungary and is bisected by Danube River with Buda on one side and Pest on the other.  The chain bridge that runs along the Danube River and the Buda Castle in the backdrop are fascinating spectacles worth exploring for foreign visitors. While in Budapest take a romantic walk by the Danube River, watch the sunrise or sunset from the top of Gellert Hill, explore the incredible Castle Hill District, take a ride on the Funicular, walk across the chain bridge and try the romantic Budapest cruise with dinner and a refreshing drink.

August through September is the best romantic time to visit Budapest. This is summer in Budapest when the nights are endless and breezy for those romantic moments.

Vienna

Vienna is the Austrian capital and is known the world over for its coffee-house culture, imperial palaces, Baroque streetscapes, museums and Viennese cuisine. Vienna is home to many great music composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven and Franz Schubert and is the world capital of music.

For those romantic moments in Vienna  with your sweet heart visit the Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), go on horse carriage rides, and take day-trips to royal residences, take romantic walks in the park at Schloss Schonbrunn, get a breath-taking view of the city’s landscapes from top of the Giant Ferris wheel in the night, indulge in a luxurious Viennese cake at café Sacher, sail away on a cruise along the Danube River, stroll through the butterfly sanctuary – Schmetterlinghaus and plan a lunch or dinner at Steirereck restaurant for a meal to remember.

Venice

Venice is one of the most happening romantic getaways and this seems to be the most preferred romantic holiday destination for most tourists. Our list of romantic holiday destinations in Europe would be incomplete if we didn’t include it in the list. Venice is a city built on 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by 400 bridges. Venice is also known as the floating city. The beauty of the city lies in its intricate alleys, bridges, canals and its elegant architecture. While in Venice  take a romantic Gondola ride for two, enjoy the best gelato together, walk hand in hand around the small canal, visit the colorful Island of Burano, visit Teatro La Fencie and watch Opera like never before, get around on Venice’s most famous water bus ride- Vaperetto ride to explore the full length of the grand canal, islands and grandest palaces, sample the best wines Venetians have to offer, take a romantic walk at Zattere to spice up your relationship, watch the golden hues in the sky from the St Marks square, spend time at the Alberoni Beach and  enjoy the breathtaking views from the Rialto bridge.

Florence

Florence is romantic, enchanting and home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. It is worth mentioning here that Florence has an irresistible Tuscan cuisine to offer to its foreign visitors, so be prepared for those delectable eating-sprees at marvelous restaurants while you are in Florence with your sweetheart.

While you are in Florence for those romantic moments we suggest you to watch the sunsets on the river Arno, walk hand in hand in the Villa Bardini Garden with your partner, indulge in a dinner at Signorvino Restaurant  for a breath-taking view of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, take a stroll at Piazza Signoria and bask in its romantic atmosphere, climb the stairs of Piazzale Michelangelo for the most romantic views of Florence and explore Fiesole, a small town on the hills overlooking Florence for a scenic view of Florence.

Barcelona

Barcelona is Spain’s most popular tourist destination and has some of the most unique and inspiring architecture of the world. Barcelona is place for some of the best tasting food in the world. The Spanish affectionately refer to their better halves as their media naranja (half orange).

While in Barcelona visit the three architectural buildings by Antonio Gaudi (Casa Batllo, La Sagrada Familia and Park Guell), grab a lunch at the Boqueria Market, explore the La Barceloneta Beach with a cool beer in hand, explore the nightlife in Las Ramblas or the Gothic quarter, experience the La Pedrara building in the night, get drunk on wine and dance to the Flamenco – Spain’s Latin ballet, share a paella (Spain’s most popular dish) with your sweet heart, explore Park Guell, sample some beers  or wines at the rooftop bars, get a 360 degree view of the city from Turo De La Roviro, get a couples massage at Aire Barcelona and have Tapas in a charming Gracia Square, head for the lake in Barcelona’s famous Ciutadella Park and rent a rowboat.

Zurich

Zurich is by far the best romantic city of Sweden and is culturally very vibrant and is considered by many as one of the most livable cities of the world. Zurich is the financial hub of Sweden and staying at Zurich comes at a price. Zurich must be on your mind if you are planning on a lavish romantic get away with your sweetheart. The 5 star hotels in the city are quite expensive, however if you like to beat the prices you can choose from a handful of budget friendly hostels and guesthouses for your stay.

While in Zurich visit the Zurich Opera House with your sweetheart for a fun filled evening  and watch theatrical performances and musical events, walk hand in hand with your partner in the Chinese Garden, visit Swiss National Museum to discover Switzerland’s rich cultural history, explore the cobbled streets of Alstadt (Old Town), relax with your partner  at the Zurich Thermal Baths & Spa, Spend at least one night at Zurich’s best honeymoon hotel, Dolder Grand, for breathtaking views of Zurich, enjoy a stroll at the shoreline of  Lake Zurich and lock your love at the Muhlesteg bridge which is a sacred spot for lovers.

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