Valentine's Day Tips
Valentine's Day in Leiden offers plenty of opportunities for a special day together. From romantic walks and culture to delicious dinners and cocktails, discover the best tips for an unforgettable Valentine's Day!
Love blooms in the Hortus
Are you looking for a romantic and unique place to spend Valentine's Day? Visit the Hortus botanicus Leiden, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands.
Stroll together past special plants, flowers and ancient trees and enjoy nature. This historic garden offers the perfect setting for a moment together in the middle of the city.
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Discover the City Together
Do you love exploring Leiden with someone special? Take a romantic stroll along the Leidse Loper, a walking route that guides you past all the highlights of the city. This special package also includes a box of delicious Leidse Liefdeschocola, the perfect sweet treat for two! You can get this package at VVV Leiden for just €14.
Did you know VVV Leiden has gift cards? Treat your Valentine to a Podiumkaart for a theater night, a Nationale Bioscoopbon for a movie date, or a Lekker&Weg card for a romantic dinner!
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Celebrate Valentine's Day with culture
Visit the National Museum of Antiquities together on February 14. Because on Valentine's Day you can bring someone for free (only valid at the ticket office). Visit the Bronze Age, Fire of Change exhibition together, view the permanent collection and write a fiery wish for the wish tree.
Did you know that the National Museum of Antiquities also has a Queer audio tour? With this tour you will discover LGBTI stories in the permanent collection. Meet the Roman emperor Elagabalus who wished to be a woman or go in search of the declaration of love to the beautiful Greek boy Antimenes.
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Cheers to love!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a cozy evening full of cocktails. Which cocktail or mocktail fits perfectly with your Valentine's evening? Enjoy unique creations at Bar Olaf or Café Frank . For example, try the 'De bloemetjes buitenzetten' cocktail at Bar Olaf. At Café Frank you can't miss the 'Kentucky Buck'.
Choose classic flavors or try something new! Enjoy shared comfort food, perfect to share with your loved one.
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Love in nature
Are you looking for excitement? Visit the exhibition 'The Temptation' at Naturalis and discover the fascinating world of seduction and reproduction in nature.
From colorful butterflies and fragrant flowers to unique rituals in animals and people. Design the most beautiful bird's nest, discover which animal lays the smallest eggs and be amazed by the craziest seduction stories. With a rich assortment of objects, illustrations and games, De Verleiding is a feast for the eyes and stimulates the senses.
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Cinematic romance at Kijkhuis
Prefer a movie night? Visit Kijkhuis and discover art house films in a cosy, intimate setting, perfect for a romantic moment for two!
Whether you’re in the mood for a heartwarming love story or a thought-provoking drama, it's a perfect way to share a special moment together. Grab some snacks, settle in, and let the magic of cinema create an unforgettable evening.
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Love goes through the stomach
How do you show that love really goes through the stomach? Treat your loved one to a visit to Blossom, an atmospheric bohemian-style lunchroom at the Botermarkt. Enjoy healthy and delicious dishes together, prepared with local products.
Or enjoy a relaxing Valentine's Day with your partner at Teds aan de Lange Mare. With its trendy interior, two floors and lively atmosphere, it is the place for breakfast, such as a Breakfast Burrito or Eggs Benedict.
Meet the young Rembrandt in Leiden
How did the young Rembrandt see the world around him? Discover it together! Take a cultural trip to the Young Rembrandt Studio in Leiden on Love Day.
Discover Rembrandt's stories in a 7-minute immersive video and let AI create a 17th-century portrait of you. You can visit the Young Rembrandt Studio at Langebrug 89.
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