Is Bergen Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Very Safe
4.6 /5

Women living in Bergen consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.1 /5

Women living in Bergen consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.

Violence rating

11.1%

On average 11.1% percentage of women in Norway have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 17 experiences

Safety rating:

4.6/5Very Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.3/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.7/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.1/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Bergen?

Andrine

Andrine

I find Bergen to be very safe. As a 20-year-old woman, I’ve often walked home alone at night in the city center and felt comfortable. Bergen is full of students, and the student life makes the city lively, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Norwegians can be a bit reserved, but I’ve never experienced theft or anything similar here. Of course, it’s always smart to keep an eye on your belongings, but overall I feel very safe and comfortable living in Bergen.

Posted: October 1, 2025
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Zeinab

Zeinab

I’m privileged to live in a overall safe country, and Bergen is as safe to say the least! It’s considered a big city, but doesn’t feel like it. People are nice and friendly, and Norwegians are a bit more reserved so things usually go smoothly

Posted: September 22, 2025
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Ingrid

Ingrid

Bergen and Norway in general is safe. Just dont get too wasted and walk around by yourself after 02 night time, and you will be fine. If you do wander of by yourself drunk after 2 you might get unlucky and meet some mean guys.

Posted: June 21, 2025
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Bergen is safe in general. Me as a woman I feel safe. People don't bother anyone. You can freely walk. People are nice here and people will help you when you are in need. Easy to navigate and ask for help.

Posted: June 12, 2025
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Norway is in general considered one of the safest countries in the world. Bergen is the second largest city, but with a small city centre. I feel safe walking around, even drunk in short dresses. I'm not saying not to keep your eyes open, but this is a city were you can you can overall feel safe.

Posted: March 15, 2025
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Is Bergen worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.6 /5

based on 14 experiences from female travelers

MacKenna

MacKenna

Denmark

Group travel

I am a very outdoorsy person, and we weren't there for very long, so that was my priority. I did so much hiking that while challenging provided some of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen in my life. I also did a Fjords cruise and couldn't recommend that more as it also provided gorgeous views and an amazing experience.

Posted: September 23, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
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Safety in Norway

Frequently asked questions

Is Bergen safe?

Women living in Bergen consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Is Bergen safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Bergen consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.7 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.1 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Bergen?

Women living in Bergen consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5