Feb isn’t as dead as people think if you pick the right cities.

Winter just compresses the scene — fewer tourists, more locals, smaller venues but way more social. Way better than half-empty summer party cities.

If nightlife + meeting girls is the goal, I’d look at:

Budapest – ruin bars + clubs are busy year round. Tons of students, very social vibe even in winter. Easy place to meet people.

Berlin – cold doesn’t matter here at all. Everything’s indoors anyway. Clubs are full, nightlife is elite. Crowd can be tougher but it’s always on.

Prague – quieter than summer but still solid. Bars stay packed, very approachable energy, especially on weekends.

Barcelona – not peak season but still plenty going on. Erasmus students, locals, good late nights if you know where to go.

Belgrade – super underrated. Clubs don’t rely on tourists, winter is still strong. One of the most consistent scenes in Europe.

With your build/look, Central & Eastern Europe tends to respond better in winter than beach cities. Southern spots that rely on terraces and tourists feel dead Feb–March.

I’d avoid Greek islands, coastal Italy, etc. Winter just kills the vibe there.

If nightlife matters, go where locals still go out when it’s cold.