Is Hamburg Safe for Women?

Hamburg is generally safe. There are a couple of dodgy spots around the main train station and you will recognise them and instantly turn around. Safe to walk around the main city area even at night.

Especially in the center and in shops, you should take care of your valuables. Quiet areas should be avoided very late in the evening. There are police, who keep an eye on the situation at events and festivals.

Overall Hamburg is very safe. But it has to be considered that it is a very large city. In the red light district and central station, personal belongings should be held closely, as it’s mostly crowded and less safe.

Although being a Metropole; Hamburg ist really fairly safe. Just the Main Station ist not so safe, has a lot of thefts. Altona ist pretty safe, If you are not a fashist. 🙂 Like everywhere, keep an eye on your Drinks in Clubs and never go to any political demonstration alone.

Like any big city, Hamburg has quieter and wilder corners. But overall I feel pretty safe here, most of the time. I am cautious walking home after dark, but nothing major has happened to me here. Usually outside of the drunk / party dudes it is a really nice place.

In general it is a safe city. There are areas I would avoid after the dark if it is not necessary to visit.. like the main train station area (Hauptbahnhof, Steindamm street) and the Reeperbahn (party district) , there are often drug addicts and drunken people, as well as big groups of men. Also I would avoid walking alone as a woman at night in areas like Harburg, Billstedt, Steilshoop, Wilhelmsburg, Veddel.

You should be alone at the Reeperbahn when you are completely drunk. Watch out your drink and do not leave it alone. In principle, everything should be fine then. So just enjoy your time in the most wonderful city in Germany.

I have been to three quarters now Hoheluft, Dulsberg and Horn and all have been different, one a bit better than another but I could always walk at night and I’d say the only bad places in the good areas are the U-Bahn stations sometimes. You can avoid using the Hauptbahnhof (+Hauptbahnhof Süd) station in late hours because then you can see drug dealing/ consuming which is shocking. But even then they will be focused on theirselves …

Hamburg is a pretty safe city, although I would say that over the years it has become less safe to walk alone at night. It is also safe to use public transportation at night. As in any major city, you should take care of your valuables when in large crowds.

In the day it is very safe! Something can happen every time but it’s definitely not usual! In the dark it’s not as safe as in the day but all in all Hamburg is a safe place to be. If something happens to you there are always people who will help you

Solo travel experience

Things to do: - Speicherstadt - Elbphilharmonie - Harbor - Planten un Blomen - Kunsthalle Safety: This is a fairly safe city, but apply normal precautions while traveling. Recommendations: Hamburg is worth a few days, great atmosphere and lots of things to do and see.

Solo travel experience

To do: - Walk down Eppendorfer Weg street - Tour the Television Tower - Relax in Stadtpark - Explore Planten un Blomen Security: I felt completely safe. Recommendations: Hamburg is a great place for drinking and partying.

Solo travel experience

I have been to a solo travel to both berlin and Hamburg. From Gdansk in Poland, I took a flight to Hamburg Airport from there I took the train to the city hall it was easy and accessible however transport prices in Hamburg can be expensive comparing to other cities in Europe. I arrived to the city hall and it was AMAZING ! I loved everything about the city the buildings the landscapes, the river there , how good looking the people were, the food as well especially that they surve turkish food. I enjoyed my experience it was full of museums including the music museum which waa for free, u can also have a boat tour and sunbathe by the sea. I love Hamburg