Is Erfurt safe for solo female travelers?

Erfurt is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Like any location, it's always important to use common sense and take precautions, especially when walking alone at night or in less busy areas. However, crime rates are relatively low, and the locals are typically friendly and helpful. Moreover, public transportation is reliable, and the city is well-lit, making it easy to navigate even after dark.

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How safe is Erfurt for solo female travelers?

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Was on a multiple day bicycling tour through Germany. Spent one whole day in Erfurt. Very pretty city and also (without planning) was there during the happening of a music festival. No entry fees which I absolutely loved and very good music and vibes. People dancing everywhere and also nice decorations. That trip made Erfurt one of my favorite cities in Germany.

Posted: March 25, 2024
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How safe is Erfurt for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 21 reports

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 21 reports

Erfurt is a very safe city where you can move freely, even at night. If a place is crowded you should still pay attention to your belongings (phone etc.) but other than that there are rarely other crimes.

Posted: March 19, 2026
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Cute city but kinda boring there’s so many old people. Not much gays. I thought it was kinda small turns out it’s kinda big. You can relax here if you don’t like huge city hustles. It’s like cooldown town

Posted: February 7, 2026
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It's a very small student town with a lot of old people. There are very rare cases of nuisance which are reported. The city closes down by 7-8PM and it's pretty quiet afterwards. The public transport system is pretty good. Till midnight, it's very regular. After midnight, there is a tram every hour. I enjoy living in this small, quaint town.

Posted: May 17, 2025
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Erfurt is a beautiful medieval city in the heart of Germany. It‘s downtown is safe throughout the year, even on crowded Christmas market days. In the dark, unsafe city boroughs in the North and South should be avoided due to a higher crime rate.

Posted: May 7, 2025
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Erfurt, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

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Cora

Cora

Erfurt

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3 days

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I am a 22 year old student in Erfurt, Germany. I am a very spontaneous, open-minded and outgoing person and I’m always ready for adventures. I love to explore new places and cultures.

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Ankita

Erfurt

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Hey travel gworlies! I'm an international student studying Erfurt, Germany. I'm from India. And I love travelling around Europe. Hit me up if you want to hang out for coffee or want someone to show you around in central Germany! ♥️

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