Is Heidelberg Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Heidelberg

Heidelberg Overall feels safe, especially in the old town I don’t feel unsafe even while walking at night. The surrounding towns also feel safe but since they are smaller and the streets are empty at night it doesn’t feel as safe to walk there. I was never worried about being robbed while being at home or in the city.

I feel quite safe most of the time. The couple of exceptional incidents I’ve encountered seem to relate more to my race (Asian) than my gender. Overall safe to use public transport and very safe to explore the city center as a solo female traveler.

Heidelberg is very safe when it comes to stealing or general violence. I don’t fear being sexually assaulted. You could walk around anywhere during the day and feel safe alone. When I’m walking around alone at night I do tend to feel uneasy but that’s just my common sense. I have never been harassed when walking around alone at night in most of Heidelberg (even the main train station). However there is an area where this doesn’t apply to. Sexual harassment might occur at night in the old town especially when it’s the weekend and especially where the clubs are. Even if you’re not going to the club area (untere straße) the hauptstraße will be filled with (drunk) partygoers who might could catcall you/ follow you around. But nothing worse than that.

It is really safe. You can walk around at night without being worried. None of my friends experienced any violence. I don't know any.area you shouldn't go. Maybe be careful wben invited to a private party into one of those fancy houses in the old town. Could be a student fraternity, going to the party is probably fine but I heard you shouldn't go when they want to give you a "tour" of the house.

It’s a small university city with beautiful views. Overall it’s quite safe, even after midnight there’re always some students on the tram. But still wouldn’t recommend walking alone after midnight, especially around the Hauptbahnhof.

Heidelberg is a safe place for travellers. There are people around most of the time so you dont have to worry about being alone in the night or so. The public transportation is quite safe and there's no any cases of harassment.

One of the safest towns in Germany with very low crime rates. Especially in the inner city you will feel very safe and most things are in walking distance. Public transport is okay if you live a little further away and perfect if you stay in the city center :)

Solo travel

My first time in Heidelberg! I had the time of my life! Such a beautiful place. It started cloudy but then it was so sunny! I didn't try the food or buy anything, I was so enhanced by the city, that I just walked through it! There is a lot of nature and it felt super peaceful. I recommend paying a visit, it's so worth it.

Solo travel

I would define recommend Heidelberg, it has good authentic food and historical old buildings. There is a castle with a wonderful view. It is one of the places you should not miss when visiting Germany.