When it comes to popping the question, location matters, and for many couples, a romantic European getaway sets the perfect scene.
From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Europe’s capital cities offer stunning backdrops for unforgettable proposals.
Based on an analysis of Instagram hashtags by Paris Tickets & Tours, this list ranks the top 15 European capitals where lovebirds most often get engaged.
Whether it’s the timeless allure of Paris or the unexpected charm of Andorra La Vella, these cities prove that love truly knows no borders.
1. Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal, ranks number one among European capital cities for proposals, boasting a total hashtag volume of 1,049,944 based on Instagram analysis by Paris Tickets & Tours.
Interestingly, Lisbon is only the 23rd most visited city in Europe. As the City of Seven Hills, Lisbon offers many picturesque views.
The source mentions Pena Palace, Cabo da Roca, and Monserrate Palace as some of the city’s beautiful engagement locations.
2. London, England
London, England, is the second-ranked European capital city on this list, with a total hashtag volume of 1,026,528.
The ranking is based on Paris Tickets & Tours’ analysis of Instagram hashtags related to proposals, specifically limited to European capital cities.
While other romantic cities were excluded by this method, London is also notable as the most visited European city overall, receiving 19.6 million visitors annually.
3. Paris, France
Paris, France, secures the third spot with a total hashtag volume of 1,011,970. Despite its ranking here, Paris is renowned as the “City of Love”.
This moniker stems from the Romantic Era beginning there in the late 18th century, influenced by artists and the construction of iconic buildings like the Eiffel Tower and the Opera Garnier. Paris remains a popular honeymoon destination today.
4. Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany, is ranked fourth among European capital cities for proposals, with a total hashtag volume of 549,300.
This position was determined by Paris Tickets & Tours through analyzing Instagram hashtags related to proposals, a study specifically narrowed down to include only European capital cities.
The focus on capitals means the list may not include other potentially romantic European cities.
5. Andorra La Vella, Andorra
Ranking fifth is Andorra La Vella, capital of Andorra, with a total hashtag volume of 358,409. Its inclusion might surprise many, as Andorra is one of Europe’s smallest countries, roughly 181 square miles.
A potential draw is its duty-free shopping, not paying taxes to surrounding European countries. The source adds a humorous note, suggesting a proposer might buy a last-minute wedding ring there.
6. Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria, holds the sixth rank among European capital cities popular for proposals based on the social media analysis. It registered a total hashtag volume of 318,054.
This ranking, determined by Paris Tickets & Tours, specifically analyzed Instagram proposal hashtags within European capital cities, providing a unique perspective on popular spots.
7. Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain, is the seventh-ranked European capital city on this list, recording a total hashtag volume of 248,426.
The ranking methodology involved analyzing Instagram hashtags related to proposals, and importantly, the study’s scope was limited exclusively to European capital cities. This focus shaped which cities appeared on the final list.
8. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands, is listed as the eighth most popular European capital city for proposals according to the analysis of Instagram hashtags.
Paris Tickets & Tours’ study found Amsterdam had a total hashtag volume of 189,113. Paris Tickets & Tours specifically chose to analyze only European capital cities with the most relevant Instagram posts and hashtags to compile this ranking.
9. Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway, secures the ninth position among European capital cities for proposals, showing a total hashtag volume of 146,535.
This ranking is based on a social media analysis by Paris Tickets & Tours, which examined Instagram hashtags related to proposals, with the crucial limitation that only European capital cities were considered for inclusion.
10. Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw, Poland, ranks tenth on this list of European capital cities identified as popular proposal destinations based on Instagram hashtag analysis.
It registered a total hashtag volume of 105,516. The study by Paris Tickets & Tours specifically focused on proposal-related hashtags within European capital cities to create this ranking.
11. Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki, Finland, is ranked eleventh among European capital cities for proposals based on its Instagram hashtag volume.
The analysis by Paris Tickets & Tours found Helsinki had a total hashtag volume of 86,058. The methodology relied on analyzing proposal hashtags specifically within European capital cities, which influenced the composition of the list.
12. Rome, Italy
Rome, Italy, is twelfth on this list of European capital cities popular for proposals, with a total hashtag volume of 80,167.
While Rome is recognized as one of Italy’s romantic destinations that could potentially have been higher or joined by others if non-capitals were included, its ranking here is purely based on Instagram analysis within capital cities.
13. Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary, holds the thirteenth position among European capital cities based on the Instagram proposal hashtag analysis. It showed a total hashtag volume of 63,527.
Paris Tickets & Tours specifically narrowed their study to include only capital cities with the most Instagram engagement posts and hashtags related to proposals.
14. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic, is ranked fourteenth among European capital cities for proposals based on the social media study. It recorded a total hashtag volume of 46,667.
This ranking method, employed by Paris Tickets & Tours, focused on analyzing Instagram hashtags related to proposals, explicitly limiting the scope to European capital cities.
15. Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland, completes the list at number fifteen among European capital cities popular for proposals. It had a total hashtag volume of 36,580.
The ranking was determined by analyzing Instagram hashtags related to proposals, strictly limited to European capital cities with sufficient engagement.
Alicia Richards