Is Kiel safe for solo female travelers?

Kiel is generally safe for solo female travelers. It is a popular tourist destination with a moderately low crime rate. As with any city, keeping an eye on personal belongings and staying aware of your surroundings, especially at night and in less crowded areas, is recommended. The locals are generally helpful and friendly, making it easier to navigate around the city. Public transportation is well developed and reliable which adds to the overall security. It is always important to take common-sense precautions like avoiding poorly lit areas, not flashing expensive items, and staying in populated areas, particularly at night.

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How safe is Kiel for female travelers?

How safe is Kiel for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Local crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

I‘ve been living in Kiel for my whole life and always felt really safe. Would recommend crowded areas by nighttime this always helps to feel protected. There are also police officers by the central station so whenever you feel uncomfortable waiting for public transportation you can talk to them.

Posted: September 12, 2025
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Allie

Allie

It really depends on the area you’re in. Areas you shouldn’t travel to alone as a woman especially in the dark are: Mettenhof and Gaarden. Other than that I’d say it’s the same to most German cities.

Posted: May 14, 2025
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JB

JB

I would say Kiel is a safe City over all. The police and other people are friendly and happy to help you, from what I experienced! At night I would avoid to hang out near the train station since there are some homeless people and drug addicts living there. The public transport is pretty safe but I would still stay aware of you surroundings.

Posted: April 10, 2025
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Like in most cities the safety in Kiel depends on the location. I don't like being near the trainstashion at night, but to me it feels still much saver than some big cities in germany. I overall feel safe in Kiel

Posted: March 30, 2025
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Svane

Svane

Kiel is a very safe town, there are only a few quarters where the crime rate is higher (I don't live in one of them). Generally bikes get stolen a lot but walking around you feel very safe day and night.

Posted: March 23, 2025
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