Is Oldenburg safe for solo female travelers?

Oldenburg is considered to be very safe for solo female travelers. Crime rates are generally low and the city's residents are known to be welcoming and friendly. Public transportation, accommodations and activities are typically secure and female friendly. However, as always in any location, it's advisable to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings when traveling.

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How safe is Oldenburg for female travelers?

How safe is Oldenburg for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

It is a very calm and quiet city. Besides the sadly normal catcalls nothing ever happened to me and I feel totally safe walking in the city at night,also because the city center is very small and therefore easy to overview

Posted: June 7, 2025
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It's pretty safe. Most of the crimes happen in the city or between people who know each other. There have recently been a few violent crimes during the night which all happened in the city center. We have lots of stuff on our terrace, which is accessible from the outside and nothings ever been stolen.

Posted: June 5, 2025
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Theresia

Theresia

Oldenburg is a really cute, safe and lovely student city and the safest place I ever lived at (I’m kinda commute from Bremen to Oldenburg and used to stay longer in multiple states of the US ), very recommended !

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Leonie

Leonie

I have never experienced a situation, in which I felt uncomfortable. Once this changes, I will give an update. I feel safe walking alone at night and I would not be worried if a friend told me they leave the front door unlocked or even open. However, that is only my personal experience.

Posted: January 17, 2025
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Jana

Jana

It’s a small city with a lot of students living there and a really nice atmosphere. This it is pretty safe for everyone, including women to travel to! Of course I’m always aware of my surroundings, but I walk my dog after dark every day and after partying I ride my bike back home without being worried :)

Posted: December 30, 2024
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