Farris Bad, Larvik
Romantic weekends in Scandinavia – Weekend tips for couples
Scandinavia offers an endless variety of romantic experiences, from quiet moments by crackling fires in mountain cabins to luxurious spa weekends by the sea and charming city stays filled with good food and culture.
Are you dreaming of getting away together – just the two of you?
Here you will find inspiration and tips on the most romantic weekend destinations in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark – perfect for love trips all year round. Whether you long for adventure in nature, relaxation at a design hotel, or cozy walks through historic city centers, we will help you find the ultimate place for your next romantic weekend.
Popular destinations
Västerås, Sweden
The Steam Hotel is a unique hotel housed in Västerås' old steam power plant from 1917 – 18 floors of industrial romantic atmosphere by the shore of Lake Mälaren.
Falkenberg, Sweden
Falkenberg Strandbad is an elegant, seaside resort located on the long Skrea beach.
Ystad, Sweden
An immensely popular spa and hotel with restaurants, cocktail bars, large garden terrace, several pools, gym, and paddle courts.
Strömstad, Sweden
Strömstad Spa & Resort is an exclusive resort right by the sea on the west coast in Bohuslän, where you enjoy luxurious spa, sea views, and activity opportunities in a beautiful natural environment.
Stockholm, Sweden
Yasuragi in Stockholm is a Japanese spa where tranquility, hot springs, and Japanese culture come together for total relaxation and well-being.
Stockholm, Sweden
Grand Hôtel has been an iconic landmark in Stockholm and home to celebrities and major events since 1874.
Harads, Sweden
Floating design hotel in Lapland where water, sauna, and nature create a unique spa experience.
Ästad, Sweden
Organic vineyard with hotel, spa, and restaurants in the middle of Halland's beech forests.
Marstrand, Sweden
Marstrand's Spa Hotel is located by the sea on Koön, overlooking Marstrand's island and Carlsten's fortress.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Hotel Pigalle is one of Gothenburg's most characterful boutique hotels – a romantic and adult hideaway inspired by Paris of the 20th century.
Fårösund, Sweden
Bungenäs Lime Shed and Dining Hall is located in one of Gotland's most unique landscapes, where limestone quarries, pine heath, and the sea meet.
Burgsvik, Sweden
Sibbjäns is one of Gotland's most tranquil places, where open landscapes and proximity to the sea set the tone.
Burgsvik, Sweden
Gray Goose is one of Gotland's most well-known summer addresses – a farmhouse hotel experience where relaxed rural atmosphere meets personalized service.
Lärbro, Sweden
Fabriken Furillen is located in the rugged northern part of Gotland, where a defunct limestone quarry has been transformed into one of Sweden's most distinctive hotels.
Malmö, Sweden
MJ'S is a boutique hotel that combines playful design with a warm atmosphere, located a block from Lilla Torg in central Malmö.
Dalarö, Sweden
Smådalarö Gård is one of Sweden's largest spa hotels, beautifully located by the sea on Dalarö in the Stockholm archipelago.
Stockholm, Sweden
A Home is an intimate boutique hotel in a private villa from 1910 in Lärkstaden, decorated by Ilse Crawford – as if staying at stylish friends' home.
Stockholm, Sweden
Hotel Skeppsholmen is a design hotel in two buildings from 1699 on the green island of Skeppsholmen – a tranquil oasis by the water in the heart of Stockholm.
Lidingö, Sweden
Ellery Beach House is Stockholm’s only beach resort – a design hotel in Lidingö with heated pools, beach club, and archipelago views.
Nynäshamn, Sweden
Nynäs Havsbad is a classic seaside resort from the turn of the century located on Trehörningen in Nynäshamn, with a spa in a cold bathhouse on stilts in the sea.
Son, Norway
Son Spa outside Oslo is a luxurious spa hotel by the fjord with sea views, relaxing treatments, pools, and a focus on wellness and enjoyment.
Larvik, Norway
Farris Bad in Larvik is an exclusive spa hotel by the sea with spring water from the Farris spring, luxurious relaxation, saunas, and views over the Skagerrak.
Oslo, Norway
Sommerro is an art deco hotel in the old headquarters of Oslo Lysverker in Frogner, with a historic bathhouse and rooftop pool with sauna.
Oslo, Norway
Amerikalinjen is a boutique hotel in the former headquarters of Den Norske Amerikalinje at Jernbanetorget in central Oslo.
Oslo, Norway
Hotel Bristol is a classic Oslo hotel from 1920 with a spa, Bristol Grill, and one of the city's most beloved afternoon teas.
Os, Norway
Solstrand Hotel & Bad is a family-owned spa hotel from 1896 by the Bjørnafjord south of Bergen, with pools, sauna, and fjord bathing.
Valldal, Norway
Juvet Landscape Hotel is an iconic landscape hotel with glass rooms in the forest by Valldal, with a spa by the river and communal dinner.
Ålesund, Norway
Hotel Brosundet is a family-owned boutique hotel in an old boathouse by the canal in the Art Nouveau city of Ålesund.
Dalen, Norway
Dalen Hotel is a magical wooden hotel from 1894 at the end of the Telemark Canal, with dragon heads, towers, a sauna by the lake, and afternoon tea.
Trondheim, Norway
The Britannia Hotel is Trondheim's grand hotel from 1870, featuring Palmehaven, the Michelin restaurant Speilsalen, and a 1,400 sqm spa.
Nordland, Norway
Manshausen is a former trading post on an island in Nordland, with architect-designed cabins made of wood and glass at the water's edge.
Svolvær, Norway
Svinøya Rorbuer is a historic fishing village in Svolvær with restored fisherman's cabins, a restaurant in a pier warehouse from 1828, and a floating sauna.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Villa Copenhagen is an elegant luxury hotel in the heart of Copenhagen with historic charm, modern design, sustainable luxury, and a heated rooftop pool.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Nimb Hotel is a five-star boutique hotel in a Moorish palace in the heart of Tivoli – with a rooftop pool, hammam, and views of the amusement park.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hotel Sanders is a personal boutique hotel near Nyhavn, created by ballet dancer Alexander Kølpin – with a rooftop terrace, cocktail bar, and Michelin key.
Tisvildeleje, Denmark
Helenekilde Badehotel is a charming bath hotel by the beach in Tisvildeleje – with sea views, a seasonal menu, and bikes to borrow.
Hørve, Denmark
Dragsholm Slot is an 800-year-old castle hotel in Odsherred with a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant, one hour from Copenhagen.
Skagen, Denmark
Ruths Hotel is a classic beach hotel from 1904 in Gammel Skagen, with wellness, proximity to the beach, and Skagen's first Michelin star.
Rovaniemi, Finland
The Arctic TreeHouse Hotel is an iconic design hotel on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, with panoramic suites in the forest and views of the northern lights from the bed.
Saariselkä, Finland
Gáldu Hotel & Spa is a family-owned boutique hotel by Urho Kekkonen National Park, featuring a forest spa, three saunas, and three outdoor pools.
Rantasalmi, Finland
Järvisydän is an award-winning spa hotel by Lake Saimaa, featuring a lake spa carved into the mountain and adjacent to Linnansaari National Park.
Ingå, Finland
The Barö is a design hotel in Ingå's archipelago an hour from Helsinki, with rooms in their own wooden houses by the sea and a sauna on the beach.
Porvoo, Finland
RUNO Hotel Porvoo is a boutique hotel in a former bank in Old Porvoo, with Nordic design, attic spa, and half an hour to Helsinki.
Geta, Åland, Finland
HavsVidden is a hotel on the granite cliffs at the northernmost point of Åland, with cliff houses facing the sea, a sauna with sea views, and a ferry from Sweden.
scandiweekend.com collects tips on hotels, spas, and weekend experiences in Scandinavia. Our ambition is to inspire travels that combine relaxation, design, and Nordic nature.
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