Czechia is one of the most popular European destinations for romantic weekends and celebrations for two. It offers the ideal combination of fine dining, historic cities, picturesque landscapes and authentic experiences in regions off the main tourist routes. What's more, this year's Valentine's Day falls on a weekend, making it the perfect opportunity for a short break combined with travel. It can turn one evening into a full weekend experience.
Couple travel is one of the most common options for short trips, especially for weekend getaways focused on gastronomy, wellness and off-peak experiences. In 2025, 37% of domestic visitors and 47% of international visitors travelled with a partner; overall, this type of travel accounted for 44% of all arrivals. Couples are more likely to choose shorter stays, quieter destinations and a combination of multiple experiences in one place. This trend contributes to a more even distribution of visitors over time and space and supports the development of regions as well as smaller destinations.
Romance as part of the international image of Czechia
The romantic character of a destination is not only perceived by domestic visitors. Czechia has long been one of the favourite destinations for romantic trips, anniversary celebrations or honeymoons abroad. Historic towns, intimate atmosphere and landscape create an environment that couples actively seek out.
„The picturesque scenery, historic corners of the towns and the intimate atmosphere especially attract visitors from Asia. We observe a great interest, for example, in travellers from South Korea, but also from Japan, China and India. In addition, this year's Valentine's Day shows that, in addition to architecture and nature, Czech gastronomy is also playing an increasingly important role, the quality of which is appreciated by international guides and is another reason to combine romance with a trip to Czechia," says Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism František Reismüller.
When romance tastes good – Czech gastronomy in Valentine's Day mode
The growing level of gastronomy in Czechia is evidenced by international and domestic gastronomic authorities. In addition to the first-ever MICHELIN Guide to the Czech Republic, the Gault&Millau guide and the TopLife Czech publishing house also draw attention to the quality of domestic cuisine. Together they confirm that top gastronomy is now emerging across Czechia and is no longer the preserve of big cities.
The growing level of Czech gastronomy is not only based on the personalities of chefs, but also on working with local ingredients and regional tradition. CzechTourism has long supported the CzechSpecials project, which links Czech cuisine in both traditional and modern ways and helps visitors find authentic gastronomic experiences in different parts of the country. Today, the combination of food, place and story is one of the key factors that determine the choice of a destination.
Valentine's Day gives chefs room to be creative and work with seasonal ingredients. This makes special menus a natural part of the weekend, not just a standalone event. And CzechTourism also works with this theme in its foreign representations, such as in Slovakia.
Places where Valentine's Day has peace and atmosphere
Alongside gastronomy, there is a growing demand for places that offer romance without the crowds. Again this year, the CzechTourism agency's Where to go out of boredom portal is seeing a record number of posts with tips on where to go for Valentine's Day. More and more often, lesser-known locations where landscape, story and silence come together are among them. These include the temple in Panenské Týnec, Modlivý důl (Blue Mine) in Liberec, looks above the quarry in Horní Bečva, Terezino údolí (Tereza Valley) near Nové Hrady or the colourful icefalls in Pulčínské skály. These places prove that romance in the Czech Republic is not just about iconic sights, but also about tranquillity and authenticity. International visitors can draw on VisitCzechia for tips.
February also traditionally belongs to spa and wellness stays. The combination of treatments, architecture, gastronomy and tranquillity gives Valentine's Day an extra dimension. It is also worth visiting wine regions or even the country's castles. Many of them are open outside the high season. Valentine's Day in the Czech Republic takes a wide range of forms. It offers a unique combination of gastronomy, nature, architecture and intimate experiences.
Romance as part of the international image of Czechia
The romantic character of a destination is not only perceived by domestic visitors. Czechia has long been one of the favourite destinations for romantic trips, anniversary celebrations or honeymoons abroad. Historic towns, intimate atmosphere and landscape create an environment that couples actively seek out.
„The picturesque scenery, historic corners of the towns and the intimate atmosphere especially attract visitors from Asia. We observe a great interest, for example, in travellers from South Korea, but also from Japan, China and India. In addition, this year's Valentine's Day shows that, in addition to architecture and nature, Czech gastronomy is also playing an increasingly important role, the quality of which is appreciated by international guides and is another reason to combine romance with a trip to Czechia," says Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism František Reismüller.
When romance tastes good – Czech gastronomy in Valentine's Day mode
The growing level of gastronomy in Czechia is evidenced by international and domestic gastronomic authorities. In addition to the first-ever MICHELIN Guide to the Czech Republic, the Gault&Millau guide and the TopLife Czech publishing house also draw attention to the quality of domestic cuisine. Together they confirm that top gastronomy is now emerging across Czechia and is no longer the preserve of big cities.
The growing level of Czech gastronomy is not only based on the personalities of chefs, but also on working with local ingredients and regional tradition. CzechTourism has long supported the CzechSpecials project, which links Czech cuisine in both traditional and modern ways and helps visitors find authentic gastronomic experiences in different parts of the country. Today, the combination of food, place and story is one of the key factors that determine the choice of a destination.
Valentine's Day gives chefs room to be creative and work with seasonal ingredients. This makes special menus a natural part of the weekend, not just a standalone event. And CzechTourism also works with this theme in its foreign representations, such as in Slovakia.
Places where Valentine's Day has peace and atmosphere
Alongside gastronomy, there is a growing demand for places that offer romance without the crowds. Again this year, the CzechTourism agency's Where to go out of boredom portal is seeing a record number of posts with tips on where to go for Valentine's Day. More and more often, lesser-known locations where landscape, story and silence come together are among them. These include the temple in Panenské Týnec, Modlivý důl (Blue Mine) in Liberec, looks above the quarry in Horní Bečva, Terezino údolí (Tereza Valley) near Nové Hrady or the colourful icefalls in Pulčínské skály. These places prove that romance in the Czech Republic is not just about iconic sights, but also about tranquillity and authenticity. International visitors can draw on VisitCzechia for tips.
February also traditionally belongs to spa and wellness stays. The combination of treatments, architecture, gastronomy and tranquillity gives Valentine's Day an extra dimension. It is also worth visiting wine regions or even the country's castles. Many of them are open outside the high season. Valentine's Day in the Czech Republic takes a wide range of forms. It offers a unique combination of gastronomy, nature, architecture and intimate experiences.
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