It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you want to do something really special with your loved one this year. Dinner and flowers are classics for good reason, but if you want to do something a little more unusual for a change, we have some tips for great experiences to share in Vienna:
Date under the starry sky
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For one of the most romantic sights nature has to offer, all we have to do is look up. Gazing at the starry sky together is probably one of the most fitting activities for couples on Valentine’s Day! And the Planetarium in the Prater will help you do just that. With the Valentine’s Day special Star Date, you can spend an atmospheric evening under Vienna’s starry sky and embark on a journey of discovery to the most spectacular places in the cosmos.
📍 Location: Prater, Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1
💶 Price information: €28
Enjoy romantic classics by candlelight
What could be more beautiful on Valentine’s Day than romantic live music surrounded by the flickering glow of hundreds of candles? At this candlelight concert, a talented string quartet will perform the most emotional love songs in an atmospheric setting. Look forward to highlights such as “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King, “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic, and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley, and spend an unforgettable evening together. Click here for tickets.
📍 Location: Weltmuseum, Heldenplatz
💶 Price information: From €63.50
A kiss before the “Kiss”
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The Belvedere in Vienna is once again offering its “Come for a Kiss”promotion for Valentine’s Day this year. Couples are invited to have their own personal kiss photographed for free by a professional in front of Gustav Klimt’s famous painting “The Kiss.” Your photo will then be sent to you by email, providing you with a unique souvenir of this special day! After the mini photo shoot, you can combine it with a free tour of the Klimt wing and view the art together.
📍 Location: Belvedere Palace
💶 Price information: Free
The Immersive Concert – Love Edition
Experience a romantic live concert at the Johann Strauss Museum that will enchant not only your ears but also your eyes. A masterful string quartet plays popular love songs and romantic classics, while artistic, colorful projections transform the walls into vibrant, animated worlds. Music, art, and digital staging merge into an emotional experience that will make your hearts beat faster. In addition, more enchanting surprises await you in the museum itself – your concert ticket grants you free admission to the Strauss Museum. Click here for tickets.
📍 Location: Johann Strauss Museum, Friedrichstraße 7, 1010 Vienna
💶 Price information: From €52.00
Ride on the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel
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The Vienna Ferris Wheel is the centerpiece of the Prater and offers an incredible view of the entire city. It is an absolute must-see for all visitors and residents of the city and definitely a great option for a Valentine’s Day activity together. Whether you want to get a (cheaper) standard ticket or perhaps even consider a ride in an exclusive gourmet carriage for two is entirely up to you. Either way, you are guaranteed a romantic view high above the rooftops of Vienna!
📍 Location: Prater, Riesenradplatz
💶 Price information: €14.50 for the standard ride, €329 for the gourmet carriage
Become a chocolatier at the Chocolate Museum
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Instead of giving boring store-bought chocolate as a Valentine’s Day gift, you can easily make your own. At the Vienna Chocolate Museum, you can become a true chocolatier, gain insight into the manufacturing process, and then produce and design three bars of chocolate yourself. The workshop can also be combined with a visit to the museum, where you can learn even more about this sweet temptation. Click here to book.
📍 Location: Chocolate Museum, Schönbrunnerstr. 99
💶 Price information: From €46.95
A day at the spa
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For those who want to really pamper themselves on Valentine’s Day, a day together at the thermal spa is ideal. At Therme Wien, you can book the wellness package for two, which includes admission to the thermal spa as well as couples’ massages and sparkling wine. Enjoy a few relaxing hours together on the day of love and unwind together!
📍 Location: Therme Wien, Kurbadstr. 14
💶 Price information: €183
Marvel at butterflies
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How about a visit to Vienna’s tropical butterfly house? Here, in a paradisiacal setting with waterfalls, exotic plants, and more, you can observe over 500 butterflies flying freely and marvel at the diversity of these delicate creatures. We think it’s a fantastic idea for a Valentine’s Day date surrounded by impressive flora and fauna!
📍 Location: Hofburg, Burggarten Palm House, Butterfly House
💶 Price information: From €10
