NH Hotel Group shares tips for brilliant European city breaks this spring

NH Hotel Group shares some of the most inspiring European city breaks for this spring. Such as an ancient folk festival in Frankfurt, a Japanese-inspired flower festival in Copenhagen, tulips fit for a king in Amsterdam and classical music legends in Prague.

Discover Frankfurt's spring traditions, including Dippemess, the region's largest and oldest folk festival, which lasts until 14 April. The festival owes its name to a 14th-century pot market and today offers exciting attractions and traditional food and beer. Spring also sees the start of the season of Frankfurt's Grie Soß (Green Sauce). A local speciality made from seven specific spices, it is served with eggs and potatoes.

Where to stay: Discover nhow Frankfurt, a lifestyle hotel with 375 rooms spread over 14 floors of CA Immo's 47-storey ONE Tower. This hotel has plenty of inspiring spaces, bold designs and breathtaking views, with walls and ceilings decorated with pop-art banknotes. Highlights include the NFT Skybar and Restaurant, Germany's tallest rooftop bar, a golden staircase inspired by falling coins in the lobby and a spa with two saunas and a gym. Overnight stays start from €159 per night, including breakfast based on two people.

A highlight of spring celebrations in Copenhagen is the Sakura Festival at Langelinie Park (20-21 April). Here, visitors can enjoy Japanese culture amid 200 blossoming cherry blossom trees. The warmer weather at this time of year also invites boat tours of the city's canals; Copenhagen has a wide range of traditional canal boats, solar-powered boats and kayaks. Copenhagen's harbour waters are clean enough for swimming, so locals like to take a dip in Nordhavn or Islands Brygge, two of Copenhagen's most popular public swimming spots.

Where to stay: The new ROOF - Bar & Lounge from NH Collection Copenhagen opens its doors in spring 2024 and will be Copenhagen's first rooftop bar, with great views over the city. The hotel is one of the few five-star accommodations in the capital and has a stunning waterfront location at the entrance to the lively Christianshavn district. Spring rates start from DKK 1750 per room per night based on two people, including breakfast.

Amsterdam radiates colour in spring. The famous tulip fields on the outskirts of the city bloom at their brightest and during April, flowering tulips are displayed at more than 85 locations in the city centre. Explore the city during Koningsdag on 27 April and take part in the city-wide boat and street parties that envelop the city in orange.

Where to stay: The luxurious five-star hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace is located in the heart of the historic centre Several 17th-century mansions and a 15th-century chapel combine to form a beautiful hotel have been beautifully converted into a hotel that boasts its own jetty for boat trips. Guests can relax with a drink or snack in the cosy Bottles & Jars Bar or enjoy Chef Tjaco van Eijken's haute cuisine in Restaurant Vermeer. Spring prices start from €160 per night based on two people.

Prague offers lots of attractions during the spring season. The Prague Spring Music Festival (12 May to 3 June) presents world-class orchestras and soloists in beautiful venues, while food lovers are spoilt for choice with weekly food events and markets on the banks of the Náplavka.

Where to stay: Conveniently located a short walk from Old Town Square, visitors to the five-star hotel can NH Collection Prague Carlo IV relax after a day of discoveries. The elegantly furnished rooms offer contemporary comfort and guests can unwind in the extensive spa, one of the largest in the city. The wood-clad Vault Bar serves sophisticated cocktails, while 1890 Restaurant & Bar offers a range of Czech traditional delicacies. Spring rates start from €190 per night based on two people.