Is Gottingen safe for solo female travelers?

Gottingen is overall a safe place for solo female travelers. It's a comparatively quiet city with a low crime rate. It's important to take general precautions like avoiding deserted areas, especially during late hours, and being cautious of personal valuables. Residents are typically friendly and willing to help. The police are reliable and there are well-lit streets and safe public transportation options.

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How safe is Gottingen for female travelers?

How safe is Gottingen for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 11 local experiences

Local crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 11 local experiences

Selina

Selina

Göttingen is a small cute city in the middle of Germany. It's very safe, but the busses in the evening are not driving that often. There is many police in evening in Göttingen, so it's very safe. But you should not ride your bicycle without light or, when you are drunk.

Posted: August 6, 2025
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Göttingen is a university city in Germany. There are many young people who speak English and are willing to help. The public transportation is good, although there are often changes because of several roadworks.

Posted: July 25, 2025
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It’s pretty safe. Especially downtown shouldn’t be a problem at all. :) I’m sure there are certain neighborhoods you shouldn’t necessarily walk in at night and alone as a woman, not because you WILL be attacked, but because you may feel a little uncomfortable if you are somewhat more sensitive or easily uncomfortable.

Posted: May 11, 2025
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Overall, it's safe walking around Göttingen day and night. There are one or two streets I would avoid passing through due to the drug scene, but strolling around the city center is no problem. On weekends, there are often groups of drunk people walking around but I would expect that from every city.

Posted: March 15, 2025
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Student city . Not very big but cute . I nevera had any problem in this city since I came to live here in 2015. Very good connections , party for young people but not a busy city. You have also options to walk around or go hiking

Posted: February 1, 2025
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