Valentine's Day in Vienna

In this article, we have put together some romantic tips for all lovers in Vienna. Pro tip: Don't just tell your loved one you love them on Valentine's Day! Love is in the air!

Say it with flowers
Breakfast and Viennese coffee houses
A heart for chocolate - ChocolateMuseum Vienna
Romance at the Viennese Ice Dream
Belvedere with Klimt's “The Kiss”
Day of the Ferris wheel

1. Say it with flowers

Want to give your loved one a flowery treat? It's especially nice on Valentine's Day. The Blumenhaus zum Dom is a feast for the eyes of every flower lover. Admittedly, you can also find beautiful flower arrangements, fresh-cut flowers, and potted plants here on all other days of the year. If all the vases in your own four walls are already full, it is also worth looking outside the store to see the wonderful flower arrangements and bouquets. Blumenhaus zum Dom is located directly behind St. Stephen's Cathedral and cannot be overlooked.

Red tulips are arranged in a silver pot. There is a tulip in the foreground, which is blurred. — Bouquet of tulips

2. Breakfast and Viennese coffee houses

The best way to celebrate Valentine's Day in Vienna is with a Viennese breakfast, a Viennese Melange, and a visit to a Viennese coffee house. In addition to the classic Viennese coffee houses (Café Hawelka, Café Schwarzenber,g or Café Central), other traditional coffee houses exude nostalgia and pure romance. Our recommendations are:

Café Gerstner (The finest cakes and slices, delicious strudels and cakes, great confectionery works of art and small spontaneous treats characterize the traditional Café Gerstner. The confectionery was founded in 1847 - and has even been a purveyor to the Imperial and Royal Court since 1873. Purveyor to the Court)
Café Goldegg (The classic Art Nouveau-style Café Goldegg was founded in 1910 and served as a meeting place for persecuted trade unionists and revolutionary socialists during the Nazi era until May 1941. It impresses with its impressive wall paneling, black marble tables, and brass chandeliers).
Café Landtmann (probably Vienna's most elegant coffee house: lively and cozy, stylish and charming. In this listed coffee house dating back to 1873, tradition is lived and modernity is welcomed. Here you can take a seat on original Thonet armchairs from the imperial era or in one of the cozy heritage-protected lounges).

Bird's eye view of a plate of apple strudel and vanilla sauce at Café Gerstner. The golden ceiling is reflected on the table. — Café Gerstner

3. A heart for chocolate - ChocolateMuseum Vienna

The 1st Vienna Chocolate Museum and EasyCityPass Vienna partner will spoil you with numerous samples of freshly made Heindl chocolates and crispy Pischinger wafer specialties. Since 2001, young and old and chocoholics alike have been able to snack to their heart's content from SchokoBrunnen with warm, liquid chocolate at the production site in Vienna's 23rd district.

A visit to the museum offers exclusive insights into everyday production. Informative guided tours, chocolate workshops, the chocolate cinema, or the chocolate quiz with SchokoTiger Theo provide plenty of chocolate knowledge on the delightful topics of cocoa and chocolate. By the way: with EasyCityPass Vienna you get a 10% discount on the admission price.

Chocolates are made by visitors at a table in the SchokoMuseum Wien. All the guests are wearing white hats. A cheerful and exuberant atmosphere. — ChocolateMuseum Vienna

4. Romance at the Viennese Ice Dream

There is an ice rink on Vienna's Rathausplatz not only at Christmas time. Until March, Rathausplatz will be transformed into a romantic and large open-air artificial ice rink - on two levels. On a 10,000 m² ice surface with a path through the Rathauspark, culinary delights, musical entertainment for every taste, and long opening hours until 10 pm, you can skate into the night. Skate hire is available on-site. Perfect for a date on Valentine's Day.

Bird's eye view of the Vienna Ice Dream on Rathausplatz. Brightly lit trees to the right and left, ice rinks and an evening atmosphere. — Viennese Ice Dream

5. Belvedere with Klimt's famous painting “The Kiss”

On February 14, 2025, from 7 pm to 11 pm, couples will be professionally photographed free of charge in front of Gustav Klimt's famous painting “The Kiss” at the Upper Belvedere. In the spirit of the most beautiful declaration of love in art history, the event is taking place once again on Valentine's Day. Admission and the event are free. No registration is required. Photographs will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. So be prepared for possible waiting times. By the way: a visit to the Upper Belvedere is also worthwhile on other days.

View of the upper Belvedere. There are a few people on the steps in front of the museum. — Belvedere

6. Day of the Ferris wheel

Looking for a romantic end to the day? February 14 is Giant Ferris Wheel Day. A visit to the Vienna Prater to take a spin on the Giant Ferris Wheel is simply special. Not just for lovers, by the way. On Valentine's Day, this is even possible until 9:45 pm.

View over Vienna at sunset. The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is in the foreground. St. Stephen's Cathedral can be seen in the distance. — Vienna

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