Love is in the air, because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. To help couples in love celebrate this most romantic day of the year in style, Munich offers numerous options for dates and activities for two. However, since February 14 falls on a weekend this year, it can be more time-consuming. So if you’d rather spend the whole Valentine’s weekend together, taking a trip out of the city for a short romantic getaway, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. And what better place to do that than a wellness hotel in the Allgäu region, close to Neuschwanstein Castle?
Romantic hideaway in the Alps
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The Hotel Rübezahl is a 4-star luxury hotel that describes itself as a “romantic hideaway,” making it the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Here you can choose between wellness and active vacation, or better yet, a combination of both. During the day, you can go hiking in the snow-covered mountains and lose yourself in the glittering winter wonderland, and in the evening, you can warm up again in the sauna with a panoramic view.
The Rübezahl also offers yoga on a platform at an altitude of 1,320 meters, making the exercise class an unforgettable experience. Only about a 15-minute walk from the hotel is Lake Forggensee, the fifth-largest lake in Bavaria. In summer, you can swim in numerous places here, but in February it is probably too cold for that. However, you can still take a short hike around the reservoir and enjoy the view of the sparkling water surface surrounded by mountains.
The absolute highlight, however, are the castles that you can see from the Hotel Rübezahl. From here, you have a view of both Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle. Neuschwanstein Castle is just six minutes away by car, but you can also walk there in about an hour. You can marvel at the impressive building from both the outside and the inside if you book a tour in advance. From Neuschwanstein Castle to Hohenschwangau, it is only another 24 minutes on foot or just 3 minutes by car. So you can easily visit both castles in one day.
Romantic vacation with a special Valentine’s Day offer
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The location and view alone make Hotel Rübezahl a romantic place for couples, but that’s not the only reason why it calls itself a “romantic hideaway.” There are also offers for couples, including one especially for Valentine’s Day. You can book this for a two-day stay or longer, making it perfect for this year’s Valentine’s Day weekend. If you decide to take advantage of the offer, you can expect a room decorated with rose petals, where you can toast with sparkling wine and get in the mood for your romantic getaway.
In the morning, you will be served a generous breakfast buffet, and on Valentine’s Day evening, you can look forward to an exquisite 4-course meal. You can also book additional offers to give your better half a wonderful gift. For example, you can order a bouquet of flowers to your room, purchase a love lock to hang in a suitable spot, or take a trip through the mountains in a vintage BMW. Of course, the hotel’s spa area is also open to you, including the sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, and relaxation area.
You can reach the Rübezahl from Munich in about two and a half hours by train or in less than two hours by car. The Valentine’s Day offer starts at €460 per person for two days. If you’re looking for a more affordable date idea for the day of love without having to leave the city, then the Candlelight Valentine’s Concert might be a good alternative.