February in Berlin is full of highlights: from the 76th Berlinale to the gourmet festival and Transmediale 2026, there is plenty to offer culturally. But the most famous day of the month remains February 14. As every year, Valentine’s Day is all about love – whether with your partner, friends, or your favorite companion. Romantic moments can arise in many different ways: over a stylish candlelit dinner, on a short getaway for two, or in the comfort of your own home. The latter is particularly inviting, encouraging you to make yourself comfortable in your own four walls, cook something delicious, and put on one of the most romantic movies of all time. When it comes to romantic movies, everyone has their own personal favorite. A new Google Trends analysis by Privacy Tutor has now evaluated which classics are particularly popular in the individual states.
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Before we get to the regional differences, we’ll first reveal the number one in Germany – drum roll, please: “Titanic”! The world-famous film tells the tragic love story of Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet) and is one of the most famous romantic films of all time. It tops the rankings in six federal states: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Schleswig-Holstein.
What you’re probably most interested in: what does Berlin like to watch most? Together with Hamburg and Bremen , the capital city favors “Love Actually.” This means that all three city states – as well as Saxony and Thuringia – prefer the British ensemble classic. A clear indication of an urban preference for charming, multi-layered love stories.
Eastern Germany, on the other hand, is more nostalgic: Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania prefer the big romantic hits of the 80s and 90s. Classics such as “Pretty Woman” and “When Harry Met Sally” dominate here, and they have lost none of their charm to this day.
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The study also shows that North Rhine-Westphalia has a particular penchant for heartbreak. The most populous federal state favors the emotional classic “The Notebook, “ which has been guaranteed to bring tears to viewers’ eyes for years. Saarland is an exception: it is the only federal state to opt for a more modern title – “A Star Is Born” (2018).
Overall, the results suggest that urban and rural regions have a greater influence on preferences for romantic films than classic east-west or north-south differences.