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The Best European Cities You Need to Visit If Your Single

Jack Goddard

Updated: 5 days ago

The dating scene can be hard, but with all the advantages we have now, it’s time to go out and find ‘the one’. We’ve decided to strap on our wings and unleash our inner cupid to showcase the best European cities you need to visit if you are single.




The Best European Cities You Need to Visit If Your Single

The Best European Cities You Need to Visit If Your Single


Groningen, Netherlands


Groningen is the perfect place to meet many young singles and take in the picturesque Dutch scenery. Groningen has an overwhelming global student population. Therefore having many young adults who are single and ready to mingle.

The streets are populated with bicycles, the city centre is surrounded by canals with houseboats, and the tall bell-roofed houses are ever-present. When visiting Groningen, make sure you get to experience everything the city has to offer, from a vibrant art and music scene to a unique, student-inspired nightlife.


Porto, Portugal


Porto is another beautiful city that has a huge young population compared to the rest of Portugal. The dating pool in Porto is large, being a cosmopolitan city it’s more of a hub for dating, unlike its rural surroundings.

Porto has a very extensive nightlife, where most singles will meet what they are looking for. If the bars and nightclubs aren’t for you, Porto also has a wide variety of modern cafes and restaurants.


The presence of online dating in Porto is quite high also. You will be sure to be swiping right all night.


Vienna, Austria


The capital of Austria is notoriously romantic due to the 1995 classic ‘Before Sunrise’, the tale of a one-night romantic adventure between a young couple.

Not only is Vienna one of the most romantic cities in Europe, but it’s also one of the best cities in Europe for single people. Almost half of the people who reside in Vienna are single. With a population of over 1.8 million, there are many people available to be swept off their feet.


Vienna’s club scene is all about parties with music of the highest quality. The parties range from chic to underground. Especially electronic music from Vienna is known for creating an international sensation.


London, England


London is a hot spot for dating. With about 4 million single in London, there is definitely someone of your type not too far away.

The nightlife in London is notoriously popular, with thousands of pubs, restaurants and bars to choose from where you are sure to meet fellow singletons.

The online dating game in London is very present, with 245 million matches have been made in London on Tinder and 44% of people live here all alone.

London is without a doubt the best city in the world when it comes to dating apps, according to Tinder. A vast variety of events and culture makes it an exciting city to date in.

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