Valentine's Day in Stockholm 2027 falls on Sunday 14 February. For a date that is more than a table for two, play an escape room or a VR game together at Questrooms on Södermalm: 60 minutes, two players, one shared goal, and then dinner with something to talk about. This guide lists which games work for couples, what a game for two costs, and how to give the date as a gift.
Why play a game on Valentine's Day?
A game works on Valentine's Day because it gives two people a shared task instead of a conversation they have to carry. For 60 minutes you search, combine clues and make decisions together. Afterwards, dinner starts with a story you both lived through, and nobody has to fill a silence.
The format also suits couples who have been together for years. Routine is the problem there, and a game where you see how the other person thinks under a clock breaks it for an hour. More ideas for the same part of town are in the guide to unique date ideas in Södermalm.
Which games work for two players?
Almost every game at Questrooms works for two players: the minimum is 2 in every classic room, VR game and outdoor game. Mission Sigma VR is an easy first game for a date, and House of Fear 2 VR is a horror game for 2 to 4. Horror Escape needs 3 players, or 2 at a higher price.
| Game | Format | Players | Difficulty | Scary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Sigma VR | VR | 2 to 6 | 2 of 5 | No |
| Jungle Quest VR | VR | 2 to 6 | 2 of 5 | No |
| House of Fear 2 VR | VR | 2 to 4 | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Frozen Castle VR | VR | 2 to 6 | 5 of 5 | No |
| Horror Escape | Classic room | 3 to 6, or 2 at 511 SEK each | 3 of 5 | Yes |
- A calm first date: Mission Sigma VR sends you into a trapped tower to stop a countdown. It is easy, fun and not scary.
- A date with a scare: House of Fear 2 VR is a horror investigation in an abandoned psychiatric clinic, from age 13.
- A hard challenge: Frozen Castle VR and Alice in Wonderland VR are both at difficulty 5 of 5 and not scary.
For Horror Escape as a couple, book for 3 players and write "2 players" in the comment. The price is then 511 SEK per person. The room has a live actor for a short interaction, with no physical contact; write "light version" if you want to skip the actor. The full list of classic rooms is on the escape rooms page.
When can you play on Sunday 14 February?
On Sunday 14 February 2027, the first game at Questrooms starts at 11:30 and the last at 19:30. A game in the afternoon leaves the evening free for dinner. Arrive 15 minutes before your booked time for the briefing, and plan about 1.5 hours for the whole visit.
The booking calendar opens 21 days ahead, so times for Valentine's Day appear from 24 January 2027. Online booking closes 3 hours before each start time. For a later slot on the day, call 08-543 544 02.
What does a Valentine's date at Questrooms cost?
A Valentine's date at Questrooms costs 409 SEK per person for two players, 818 SEK in total. The price is the same for classic rooms, VR and outdoor games. Horror Escape for two costs 511 SEK per person. You pay on site after the game, by card or Swish.
If the date is a gift, a gift card for 2 people costs 818 SEK, or 736 SEK with the code QUEST10. It is valid for any game for one year and arrives as a PDF by email, usually within a few hours and no later than one business day. Order by Friday 12 February to have it in hand on Sunday.
Can you play outdoors in February?
Yes. The outdoor games start and end at Kocksgatan 21A and take about 1.5 hours, at a slow walk with an iPad. Magic Portal is a fantasy adventure, Operation Mindfall a spy game for ages 16 and up. If the weather turns, Questrooms offers an indoor game, if one is free, or a free reschedule.
FAQ
Can two people play an escape room in Stockholm?
Yes. Every game at Questrooms on Södermalm takes 2 players, except Horror Escape, which needs 3. Couples can still play Horror Escape at 511 SEK per person: book for 3 players and write "2 players" in the comment. Other games for two cost 409 SEK per person, 818 SEK in total.
Is a scary game a good idea for a date?
It depends on the couple. House of Fear 2 VR is a horror game for 2 to 4 players and works well for a date with a scare. If one of you prefers no scares, Mission Sigma VR, Jungle Quest VR and Frozen Castle VR are not scary at all. Decide together before you book.
Is Questrooms open on Valentine's Day 2027?
Yes. Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday, and on Sundays the first game at Questrooms starts at 11:30 and the last at 19:30. Times for each game are in the booking calendar, which opens 21 days ahead. Online booking closes 3 hours before each start time.
Book your Valentine's game
Choose Sunday 14 February and 2 players in the booking calendar, then pick the game. You see the total price before you confirm, and you get an SMS with a link to change the time if plans shift.