🍻 1: Do a tasting
Whether you love sweets, cheese or beer, a tasting is a great excuse to try all kinds of delicious things. Surrounded by candlelight and a beautifully set table, you can sample your favourite snacks and drinks. Fun twist: taste blindfolded and guess what you're eating.
Prefer to eat out? Then check out these locations:
- Utrecht: Taste cheese of the conveyor belt at the Kaasbar
- Rotterdam: Get to know local beers at the Kaapse Brouwers
- Dordrecht: Fancy some wine? Go for a high wine at Brut
🗓️ 2: Relive your first date
The first date; you probably remember that as if it were yesterday. Maybe that's when you first felt that spark! What could be more fun than reliving that date? Go back to the same place, reminisce together and wear the same outfit you wore back then. We bet you'll fall in love all over again after this evening!
🛏️ 3: Romantic getaway
A romantic getaway with your lover is the perfect Valentine's Day date. You can find our locations throughout the Netherlands. Pamper yourself and choose a comfortable private room with a private bathroom, a beautifully made bed, towels and shower gel. Extra romantic: your own tiny house in the middle of nature, just for the two of you.
Check out our most romantic locations:
- Stay in a castle by the sea at Stayokay Domburg
- Your own tiny house at Stayokay Apeldoorn, Dordrecht or Gorssel
- Go on a city trip and stay at Stayokay Maastricht
🎲 4: Organise a game night
Rivalry at its best! Get your favourite board games out of the cupboard for an exciting game night. Beat your partner at Jenga or wipe him/her off the table during a game of Risk. Whoever loses pays for the next round of drinks!
Looking for something more intense? You'll be in your element at an arcade:
- Amsterdam: Head to the TonTon Club
- Utrecht: Discover the Gamestate
- Groningen: Drop in at The Game Box
⛸️ 5: Put on your ice skates
With these freezing temperatures, there's only one obvious choice for a Valentine's Day date: ice skating! It's the perfect opportunity to show off your skills to your loved one. Not a natural? Then just hold on tight to each other. That way, you'll stay upright and warm, a win-win! Finish off your date with a delicious hot chocolate.
Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the 10 best ice rinks in the Netherlands:
- Rotterdam: Indoor ice rink with rainbow lighting!
- Leiden: A floating ice rink in the city centre
- Utrecht: Skate between the trains at the Railway Museum
🎨 6: Sip and paint
Bring out your inner Bob Ross and start painting together! You don't need to be a talented painter; by following Bob's step-by-step instructions, you're sure to create something beautiful... right? Another fun idea: switch canvases every five minutes and paint each other's paintings. Even more fun: Sip and Paint! Paint while clinking glasses and listening to atmospheric music playing in the background.
- Check out our Sip & Paint tip on our social media!
🍳 7: Attend a cooking workshop
You know what they say: the way to a person's heart is through their stomach. The best way to spoil your other half is by serving them a delicious meal! Did you know that people become more creative when they cook with their partner? So get your loved one into the kitchen!
Not quite a star in the kitchen yet? Then take a cooking workshop at:
- The Hague: Kookfabriek (located at various venues throughout the Netherlands)
- Utrecht: Keukenvuur
- Amsterdam: prefer to shake cocktails? Go to Bols!
🌳 8: Go for a romantic walk
Perfect for new love. A romantic walk is the ideal way to be close to each other without sitting awkwardly across from each other at a table for hours. Walk hand in hand through the woods, visit the beach or explore the bustling city. Still looking for inspiration? We have compiled the 10 most beautiful walking routes in the Netherlands!
End your day with a cosy overnight stay! Stay in your own tiny house surrounded by nature:
🎁 9: Make a scrapbook of your relationship
Collect the most beautiful memories of your love story. From your favourite photos together and meaningful receipts to old cinema tickets and heart-warming love letters. Take a journey together through the wonderful moments you have shared and create an enchanting book that you can cherish forever.
⛱️ 10: Plan ahead for your next holiday
What could be better in this cold winter weather than dreaming about your next holiday together? White beaches and palm trees are wonderful, but a weekend in the Netherlands has so much to offer! How about a royal stay in a castle, in the heart of Amsterdam or among the trees in a beautiful country house? At Stayokay, anything is possible! And yes, we also have comfortable double rooms with private bathrooms, so you don't have to share!
Our most romantic locations:
- Heemskerk: Assumburg castle
- Utrecht-Bunnik: beautiful old country house
- Amsterdam: at the Vondelpark
🛋️ 11: Give your house a makeover
Are you tired of the wallpaper in your bedroom or ready for a new sofa? Plan a date at Ikea and fall in love with your home again! Are you both short on cash? Thrift shops often have much more than you think! Buy an old piece of furniture together and refurbish it to your taste. The ultimate relationship test 😉
🥐 12: Surprise your loved one with breakfast in bed
What could be more romantic than surprising your loved one with a fresh breakfast in bed? Fresh orange juice, crispy croissants, soft-boiled eggs or heart-shaped pancakes with the most delicious toppings; this is your chance to show your loved one how much you care. Don't forget to add a sweet note to express your love and win their heart even more.
☕ 13: Go on a coffee date
Both busy on Valentine's Day, but still want to do something fun? Then a coffee date is the perfect solution! Sneak out during your break to meet up at your favourite coffee shop. Chat endlessly and enjoy some sweet treats! Looking for the ideal location? Come visit our cosy cafés:
- Utrecht and Amsterdam: The 5th
- Utrecht-Bunnik: Koetshuis Café
- Dordrecht: Biesbosch Café
- Eindhoven: Blue Collar Café
🎭 14: Go to a concert or theatre
Looking for a fun activity to do on Valentine's Day? Go to a concert or theatre performance together! Check out what's on at your local theatre and choose something random. There's often so much more going on in the cultural scene than you realise. Who knows, you might discover a new artist that you both love. A super fun date guaranteed!
🎱 15: Beat each other at pool
Fancy a game? Visit one of the many pool locations and take a shot at a challenging game of pool! Enjoy a bite to eat and a drink while you compete against each other. Also great for a double date! So chalk up your cue and let the game begin.
Here are some great places to play pool:
- Rotterdam: Poolcafé Delshaven
- The Hague: Stayokay Den Haag
- Utrecht: OZEBI
- Amsterdam: The 5th Amsterdam Oost
Valentine's Day is not about grand or expensive gestures, but about spending time together. Whether you choose to go for a lovely walk outside or opt for cosy indoor activities. In this blog, you'll find 15 creative, original and active date ideas to give you Valentine's inspiration for a romantic day. And if you want to enjoy it just a little longer, then an overnight stay at Stayokay is the perfect way to end the day! ;) From spontaneous and playful to relaxed and romantic, one thing is certain: this Valentine's Day will be one to remember together!
