Cupid is just around the corner as Valentine’s Day approaches, and many couples will be looking to celebrate the holiday away from home. If you’re looking for a unique getaway, you might consider Germany.

Travel experts at neuschwansteincastletickets.tours have analyzed several factors in each of Germany’s most populous cities, such as the number of highly rated restaurants and the number of highly rated hotels that mention keywords such as “romantic” and “couples” in reviews. The analysis determined scores out of 100 for each city to determine the final ranking.

In first place is Freiburg im Breisgau. The city has an overall score of 68.69 out of a possible 100. Per 100,000 people, there are 69.09 attractions rated four stars or higher, meaning there are plenty of exciting places in the city for couples to explore together.

In second place is Düsseldorf with an overall score of 68.19. The number of restaurants with a rating of four stars or higher sits at 146.26 per 100,000 people, so couples are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining out.

Rostock comes in third with an overall score of 67.64. The city gives couples plenty of options for somewhere to wind down after a day of exploring, with 38.33 hotels rated four stars or above per 100,000 people.

In fourth place is Frankfurt. Like in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt offers plenty of places for wining and dining, with 166.97 restaurants rated four stars or higher per 100,000 people. The city has an overall score of 67.05.

Dresden ranks in fifth place. With an overall score of 61.27, its highest-rated factor is attractions, with 59.16 rated four stars or higher per 100,000 people.

Potsdam ranks in sixth place. With an overall score of 60.16, the city boasts 14.68 highly rated hotels per 100,000 people that mention romance-related keywords in reviews.

Munich ranks in seventh place with an overall score of 57.36. Like Dresden, the highest-rated factor is attractions. Per 100,000 people, there are 55.73 attractions rated four stars or higher.

In eighth place is Lübeck. The city offers a range of hotels rated four stars or above, precisely 30.10 per 100,000 people. The overall score for Lübeck is 56.21.

In ninth place is Wiesbaden. Couples in the city won’t struggle to find a charming restaurant, with 33.79 highly rated restaurants per 100,000 people that mention romance-related keywords. The overall score for the city is 55.55.

Cologne ranks in tenth place with an overall score of 55.32. Cologne offers 61.14 attractions rated four stars or above per 100,000 people; therefore, couples can choose from plenty of activities to enjoy together and soak up the culture.

Rank	City	Overall Score
1	Freiburg im Breisgau	68.69
2	Düsseldorf	68.19
3	Rostock	67.64
4	Frankfurt	67.05
5	Dresden	61.27
6	Potsdam	60.16
7	Munich	57.36
8	Lübeck	56.21
9	Wiesbaden	55.55
10	Cologne	55.32

A spokesperson for neuschwansteincastletickets.tours said, “Visiting more obvious destinations for romantic getaways can be expensive and crowded, especially around Valentine’s Day. That’s why choosing lesser-known places can be beneficial.

“Furthermore, you can explore and learn about places, cuisines, and cultures you might not have considered before. It can be educational while also creating lasting memories to look back on with your special someone.”

Full ranking:

Rank	City	Overall Score
1	Freiburg im Breisgau	68.69
2	Düsseldorf [Dusseldorf]	68.19
3	Rostock	67.64
4	Frankfurt am Main	67.05
5	Dresden	61.27
6	Potsdam	60.16
7	München [Munich]	57.36
8	Lübeck	56.21
9	Wiesbaden	55.55
10	Köln [Cologne]	55.32
11	Nürnberg [Nuremberg]	55.10
12	Berlin	52.50
13	Osnabrück	50.75
14	Kassel	50.07
15	Bonn	48.38
16	Stuttgart	47.88
17	Saarbrücken	46.92
18	Hannover [Hanover]	46.69
19	Augsburg	45.78
20	Erfurt	44.88
21	Karlsruhe	44.43
22	Leipzig	44.25
23	Mainz	44.01
24	Hamburg	43.07
25	Münster	40.86
26	Aachen [Aix-la-Chapelle]	40.51
27	Mannheim	37.96
28	Bremen	36.87
29	Braunschweig [Brunswick]	36.35
30	Chemnitz	33.83
31	Kiel	31.20
32	Leverkusen	31.19
33	Magdeburg	30.72
34	Oldenburg	30.35
35	Essen	30.14
36	Wuppertal	29.53
37	Bielefeld	28.38
38	Halle (Saale)	26.81
39	Mönchengladbach	25.99
40	Krefeld	25.15
41	Bochum	24.49
42	Mülheim an der Ruhr	20.83
43	Dortmund	19.56
44	Oberhausen	19.40
45	Solingen	13.26
46	Ludwigshafen am Rhein	11.29
47	Hamm	9.37
48	Duisburg	8.07
49	Hagen	7.35
50	Gelsenkirchen	2.54