Great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Stockholm

Stockholm is full of romantic restaurants for an atmospheric dinner. Full-blown, big city romance, Lady and the Tramp atmosphere or just a relaxed dinner date? You'll find something for everyone here. These suggestions usually have special Valentine's Day menus to celebrate with.

Taking a long walk together is a classic couples activity, and Stockholm is packed with picturesque walks. Set your sights on a nice café or restaurant to finish up at and you've got your whole day sorted.

From the Old Town via Nybroplan to Hasselbacken on Djurgården
From Centralen to Långa Raden on Skeppsholmen
From Centralen via Norr Mälarstrand to Café Corniche
From Vasastan around Haga Park to Boulebar Haga
From From Skanstull to Matateljén in Enskede
From Kungsholmen to Nybroplan or Slussen for a boat trip to Fjäderholmarna

Of course, romance doesn't necessarily mean going out on the town. Pick up a few delicacies and maybe some pre-prepared food from one of Stockholm's delis, food halls or restaurants with takeaway. Then all you need is some good music and candlelight.

Sink down into a warm pool, have a relaxing couples treatment and swan around in fluffy towelling robes while you eat fruit and perhaps sip a glass of champagne. Making Valentine's Day a spa day is always a good idea.

If you really want to go all in, a night (or two) at a hotel is a failsafe option. Lots of them offer special Valentine's Day packages if you want to raise the romance stakes higher still.

Escape from the big city and take a little trip on Valentine's Day - here are our tips for great excursions outside the city centre. Everything from exhibitions to idyllic cafés, restaurants and archipelago experiences you're guaranteed to enjoy.

Is a hectic life making a romantic dinner out tricky, or do you simply want to start the day of love extra luxuriously? Then breakfast out might be something for you. Visit one of Stockholm's many fabulous breakfast places and enjoy a quiet morning with freshly brewed coffee, crispy croissants, omelettes and other goodies.

Glamping combines the best of two worlds – the peace of nature and the luxury of comfort and convenience. Igloo Escape in Bullandö marina offers a relaxing experience surrounded by nature. Sleep a night in comfy beds, wake up refreshed and recharge with breakfast before embarking on adventures, or enjoy quality time within the tent's safe walls. You can also buy gift vouchers to enjoy an overnight stay on another occasion.

Going to the theatre is perfect for a romantic date. Find an intimate little independent theatre or book tickets to one of the big stages and go to a musical. Round off the date with dinner and wine at a restaurant nearby.

Explore a common interest or learn something new at one of the city's many museums. Treat yourselves to a peaceful moment and soak up some ancient history, modern art or iconic photography. Combine the experience with a good lunch or glass of wine at a restaurant nearby.

Lace up your bowling shoes (and why not pop on a freshly-ironed bowling shirt?) and have some fun on this day of love! Opposite Mariatorget you'll find the uber-classic bowling hall Rock & Bowl, which has been around since the Thirties and where bowling mixes with rock music. Disco bowling's also a fun option. Combine with dinner at a restaurant for a full night out.

The recently opened Swing by Golfbaren is the perfect spot for a combination of mini golf, food and cocktails in the spirit of the American Thirties. Combine your game with international dishes such as lobster rolls, sliders and New Orleans pizza, served beneath a large glass ceiling.

Explore the fascinating universe of wine together with your sweetheart. There are several spots in Stockholm that arrange wine tastings on Valentine's Day, many of which also offer private tastings. Perhaps your drinks can be combined with some cheese and charcuterie or something else good to eat? An activity that's as fun and intimate as it is educational.