Time to start planning for the most romantic day of the year with your partner, or perhaps your best friend or someone else important to you? Cosy, intimate dinners, long walks and relaxing spa treatments together - there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Stockholm, whether you're an incurable romantic or prefer something a little more spontaneous. We give you the heads up on everything from restaurants, theatres and hotel stays to romantic budget options for this year's Valentine's Day.
Great ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Stockholm
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 Villa Källhagen on Djurgården
From Central station to Torpedverkstan on Skeppsholmen.
From Central station via Norr Mälarstrand to Orangeriet.
From Vasastan around Haga park to Boulebar Haga.
From Skanstull to Gamla Enskede Matbod in Enskede.
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. Enjoy a staycation with great service and extra treats like dinner at the restaurant or a spa treatment. 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 everyday 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.
Drop-in marriage ceremony
Say "I do"
Isn't it time to say that big yes to each other? If you want to make it a bit easier, you can get married at a drop-in wedding on Valentine's Day and tie the knot once and for all. On Valentine's Day 2026, you can get married at Skansen, Lejondals Slott and Södertuna slott, as well as in Sjöstadskapellet.
Going to the theatre is perfect for a romantic date. Find an intimate little independent theatre or cinema, or book tickets to one of the big stages and go to an opera or musical. Round off the date with dinner and wine at a restaurant nearby - lots of venues have their own bars and restaurants on site.
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-pressed retro 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.
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.