Just because I included a picture of the Love Lock Bridge in Cologne, doesn’t mean I’m including it in my suggestions. No, that would be too easy. Here are 14 unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day around Dusseldorf this year.
As per usual, I was looking for some creative ideas to celebrate Valentine’s this year and figured I’d ask in our community group, a Facebook group with thousands of people from all over the world, living in Düsseldorf. Your answers were so phenomenal, that naturally, I decided it was a great move to share them in a blog post so we could go back on these ideas for future reference, not just for Valentine’s Day, but for date nights or those Friday nights you spend sitting on your couch racking your brain trying to think of something new and exciting to do.
So, here you go, your awesome suggestions on ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day around Dusseldorf.
Plan a staycation
If you’ve never heard of a staycation before, you’re missing out! A staycation is a vacation in your own city. You have the opportunity to live like a tourist in your own city, explore new sights you’ve never thought of exploring, and embrace all the comforts a traveler might have while visiting Düsseldorf.
Why not book a hotel, go out for a romantic dinner, and grab a massage together? Go on… get searching!
Plan a day trip
I know I said “Here are some things you can do around Düsseldorf”, but why not plan a day trip just outside of the city? Hop on the train and go for a romantic day trip to one of the charming smaller towns just outside of Düsseldorf.
Do a couples photoshoot
There are some couples who manage to snap a sweet photo every other day on selfie mode… and then there are others (like my husband and me) who fail to ever snap a decent candid shot. Something I’ve considered for ages is to do a couples photoshoot so we have something to finally frame!
Go for a round of bowling
How about trying your luck on the bowling lane? There are a few different sports centers that have bowling in the city. You can choose to have a quick game and then go out for dinner or spend the entire night challenging each other. The winner buys the wine?
If you’re lucky, you might also be able to snag a deal on Groupon before you go!
Relax at the spa and sauna
There are actually numerous spas and saunas around Düsseldorf that you can visit. You can take a look at our post on the best saunas in the area and the best hammams in the area for some inspiration.
Or you can travel outside of Düsseldorf and explore some of the saunas and spas around the NRW, like Badewelt Euskirchen or the Claudius Therme in Cologne.
Again, Groupon has some great discounts on massages, salt rooms, spas, and other wellness opportunities in Düsseldorf.
Enjoy a couples’ massage
This is something that I don’t do nearly enough, but what better way to relax and enjoy Valentine’s Day (even without a partner) than getting a massage?
Here are a few massage locations around the area:
- Tantramassage ARESHA
- Atipat Thai Massages
- Sahara Wellness
Join a game of laser tag
Do I really need to explain why you should try out laser tag? It’s awesome. You could even get a few couples involved and play a full game against each other. Check out these laser tag venues in Dusseldorf:
- LASERPLEX on Kölner Landstrasse
- LaserTag Evolution on Ubier Strasse
- LaserZone Düsseldorf on Diepenstrasse
You’ll always be able to find a coupon for at least 25% off, so make sure you get that ahead of time.
Challenge each other to a game of mini-golf
Challenging each other in a game of mini-golf isn’t such a bad idea, especially in the cold weather. You can enjoy an awesome Valentine’s date indoors and get a little competitive!
- Moonlight Minigolf Düsseldorf
- Glowing Rooms Düsseldorf
- ActionZone Düsseldorf
Sip cocktails with a fantastic view
There’s nothing more romantic than an aerial view of the city while sipping on cocktails. There are a few different options in Düsseldorf:
- Me and All Hotels rooftop bar
- The Paris Club rooftop bar in the 25hours Hotel
- The View Skylounge & Bar in the Media Harbour
- QOMO Restaurant & Bar in the Rhine Tower
- Phoenix Twenty-Two in the Dreischeibenhaus
Go indoor skiing at the JEVER FUN Ski Hall
If you’ve never heard of this place before, you’ve probably seen it without knowing what it was. It is that big building that looks like it’s in the middle of nowhere when you’re driving along the autobahn into Neuss. The JEVER FUN Ski Hall is an indoor ski slope for skiing and snowboarding.
Take a romantic flight around Düsseldorf
There’s an app called Wingly which was created with a similar idea to BlaBlaCar. It is an app for plane sharing, but it’s not as expensive as you may have thought. There are numerous flights departing from Essen and Cologne that are simply sightseeing tours, while others offer quite literally an alternative to driving in traffic, taking you from where you are to where you want to be.
Cool, huh?
Give blood together
There’s no better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by showing you care. Why not give blood? It doesn’t take long at all and you can then celebrate afterward with a romantic dinner out and a glass of wine.
There are a variety of places you can donate blood in Düsseldorf including the university clinics and the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross).
Take a cooking class
Cooking classes are fun and educational and the perfect way to spend your Valentine’s Day. Here are a few English courses you can check out:
- Exclusive Cook on Demand course by La Cucina di Casa
- Asian Street Food Courses by Maite’s Asian Cuisine
- Indian Street Food Courses by Chef on the Rhine
- or try a variety of different courses (in English or German) at the Volkshochschule Düsseldorf
Order in and watch a movie
There’s nothing better than simply spending the evening to relax and cuddle. Why not order food (we have a list of the best restaurants offering delivery) and watch a movie? If you have kids, make sure you hire a babysitter so you can really relax!
Do you have any other suggestions or ideas on what you could do for Valentine’s Day around Düsseldorf? Leave your comments in the comment section below!
