Oldenburg has low violent crime rates compared to other bigger cities. You will see people walking or biking alone at night , especially around city centres, uni areas. Buses are reliable and safe , even late. Lots of students travel around the town during day.
Posted: April 23, 2026It 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, 2025It'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, 2025Theresia
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, 2025Leonie
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, 2025Jana
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, 2024Based on reports from women living in Oldenburg, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Siddika
Oldenburg
3 nights
I’m Siddika, studying masters in Oldenburg. Into hiking, food, anime & manga. 🏔️ Always up for forest walk or food runs. 🍛
Xenia
Oldenburg
2 nights
Hi! I’m Xenia, 32 years old, living with my cat in a small German town called Oldenburg, just 30 minutes from the North Sea. I’ll forever be an emo girl at heart, so I’m still listening to the same bands I did when I was 13. I love spending my money on concerts, so let me know if there’s one happening nearby — I’d probably love to join you! :) I’m currently in my solo-traveling era, since all my friends are busy with relationships, starting families, and don’t have much time to travel with friends anymore. So I decided to stop waiting for someone to join me and just go by myself and meet wonderful people from all over the world myself. I prefer traveling as cheaply as possible, so I can spend more on good food and fun activities instead! Would love to crash on someone’s couch sometime, and if you ever need a place in Oldenburg, let me knooooow! insta: xeniamorgenstern