Valentinstag

Valentinstag on 14 February is Germany’s modern day for roses, heart sweets, cards, and restaurant dates.

Valentine’s Day, celebrated with flowers, heart-shaped Lebkuchen and romantic gestures.

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Opens Feb 14, closes Feb 15 · 48 hours

what Valentinstag is

Valentinstag falls on 14 February and is widely recognized in Germany, but it is not a public holiday. The day is mostly associated with couples, small gifts, and florists’ displays of red roses, tulips, and mixed bouquets. In many German towns, flower shops, bakeries, and confectioners decorate their windows with red hearts in the days before the date. A very visible seasonal item is the heart-shaped Lebkuchen decorated with icing messages such as “Ich liebe dich” or “Für dich.” Chocolates, greeting cards, and plush toys are also common shop displays. The modern celebration became popular in the postwar period, helped by advertising from florists and confectioners.

In practice, the day often centers on a romantic gesture rather than a long public celebration. Some people give flowers or a small present in the morning, leave a card at home, or send a message during the workday. After work, many couples meet for dinner, and restaurants in larger cities often advertise Valentinstag menus, candlelight dinners, or prosecco specials, so reservations can matter on the evening of 14 February. Bakeries and supermarkets sell themed cakes, chocolates, and heart cookies, while confectionery counters push pralines boxed for the occasion. Typical phrases include “Alles Liebe zum Valentinstag” and, in more intimate situations, “Ich liebe dich.” The tone is commercial and personal rather than official or religious.

what you'll learn5 domains

The pack has 36 words spread across these domains.

Valentine phrasesWords and short lines people use in cards, messages, and face-to-face wishes on 14 February.

The day itselfVocabulary for what happens before work, after work, and during a Valentinstag evening.

Flowers and giftsUseful words for roses, bouquets, cards, chocolates, and small presents commonly exchanged.

Sweets and mealsThis set covers heart-shaped Lebkuchen, pralines, cakes, and restaurant dinners tied to the date.

Shops and restaurantsLearn the places most associated with Valentinstag, especially florists, bakeries, and dinner venues.

the run — three rounds, about three minutes, unlimited practice

Round 1 · MatchPair the word with its meaning. Six pairs, one attempt each.

Round 2 · SpellType the word you hear, accents and all. Beginners see the meaning and complete the word instead.

Round 3 · MeaningSix questions on what happens at Valentinstag and what it is called.

how scoring works

How you are ranked

1AccuracyEvery correct answer counts the same. Anything you leave unanswered counts as wrong.

2Time, only to break tiesTime is read only when two people have the same accuracy. It never beats a better score.

For example

1100%3:41Marta

2100%4:02Joan — same score, slower

397%2:10Núria — fastest, still third

Two separate boards

BeginnerAdvanced

Same words in both. Beginner gets more help: matching and completing. Advanced listens and spells it out unaided. Pick it in practice; it locks when you take the scored run.

One scored run

Practise as often as you like, all year. The scored run happens once, while the competition is open, and cannot be retaken.