Is Salzburg Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Salzburg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Salzburg consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

4%

On average 4% percentage of women in Austria have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 26 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.6/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Salzburg?

Dana

Dana

It’s pretty safe. I haven’t heard any complaints from anyone. Everytime I walk with my open bag, leave my stuff and go to the bathroom at the Cafe, sometimes sleep when tired in public transport and have had no accidents yet

Posted: August 8, 2025
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Salzburg is such a charming and magical Place to be! With its beautiful old Town and landmarks, especially the Lakes around - my study Town is just stunning 🌼 Also when I Go out the Night, After working late or coming Home from an caraoke evening in One of the Many Irish pubs I feel so Safe - but I can only rate the Situation in the old Town because of my flat being part of it! From 9/10pm on in the evening there is noone anymore in the streets, it is Not very noisy or crowded a part from the rudolfskai where all of the Night Life happens! I Walk often alone when I Come Home Late, cause I dont worry about anything ! There is just One quarter of the City that I Heart to be more busy by Night: it is Lehen! But it is away from the Oldtown, so i cannot validate the Information ! All in all - you‘ll feel very Safe in our Beautiful Little Salzburg! 🌟

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Lilli

Lilli

From our experience salzburg is an amazing city for travelers all around the world. However some form of herasment my accur when your in the wrong part of town, We have only had minor inconveniences , regarding the safety of the city but in general the crime rates are very low. If you have any questions, we will be very happy to answer them !

Posted: July 12, 2025
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Анастасия

Анастасия

Very nice place in compare to Eastern Europe, especially after war it's kinda hard to say how safe it is here. For me I consider it 10/10, but I still have protection with me, like pepper spray and don't stay on the main train station too long

Posted: June 13, 2025
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Amelie

Amelie

Salzburg is in comparison to other cities very safe - I have often times walked alone through the city at night without any negative incidence, also walking home from the main station. That being said, of course things happen like everywhere! If you keep your guard up and avoid the Lehener park at night, it should be pretty safe.

Posted: May 14, 2025
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Is Salzburg worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.2 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Miriam

Miriam

Austria

Solo travel

I really loved staying in Salzburg I stayed at the YoHo hostel which wasn't expensive at all and I felt comfortable there The city was beautiful especially because it was a combination of city and the nature around it The old town is pretty and there are many museums to visit Salzburg overall was kinda expensive (especially the food) but I really recommend getting the „Salzburg Card“ since you can use the public transportation and get a lot of „free“ entry to museums (you pay for the Card but it really pays off if you visit some museums) The thing that annoyed me the mist was getting vegan food there are some vegan/vegetarian places but if you stay there for a few days you eventually run out of options and especially in the old town are a lot of restaurants that only serve meat

Posted: July 3, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Safety in Austria

Frequently asked questions

Is Salzburg safe?

Women living in Salzburg consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Salzburg safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Salzburg consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.6 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Salzburg?

Women living in Salzburg consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5