Is Sweden safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Sweden for female travelers?
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based on 75 experiences from female travelers
Linda
Sweden
Borlange, Solo travel
Stayed in Borlänge during summer and went to a small outdoor restaurant close to the station. Alot of live music during the weeks (tickets needed) but such a great experience and atmosphere. Would love to go back!
Posted: October 6, 2025Stockholm, Solo travel
I really enjoyed my time in Stockholm at the end of August! ✨ The city is super clean, well connected by public transport ( the metro stations are full of art🤩) and very safe overall (just be cautious around slussen at night). It was my third time in the city and went to Abba museum (very worth it), ice bar, Drottningholm palace, Gamla Stan, Stadhuset and I can recommend everything! Loved Swedish meatballs, cinnamon buns and having fika! If you get a chance to go to Stockholm, you'll not regret it 💌
Posted: September 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
Mileena
United States
Sweden, Family travel
Sweden is a beautiful country. Everyone there was so kind and welcoming. I enjoyed having fika with my family and new friends. The sweets were so good! I was surprised while I was there the sun never faded at night. Felt like a dream. 💕
Posted: September 9, 2025Sweden, Solo travel
I stayed with a now EX friend.. yeah don't do that... She ended up being so insecure and disgustingly rude to me. (But it's only because she has a "mental illness", so do I but I'm not rude to others because of it). It was safer staying with a random girl I met at a concert. Apart from that, it was great! Stockholm is fun, the days I spent there I had a blast.. however with the friend I stayed in the middle of nowhere with NOTHING to do- stay in a city where public transport is easily accessible
Posted: September 5, 2025Experienced: July, 2025Stockholm, Solo travel
I stayed in Östermalm and there are lots of bars and restaurants in this area as it's very central, so I would recommend staying here. It was nice to see Gamla Stan/the old town and also Skansen and the Tivoli. I felt the nightlife was a little tame but it might be because the weather was terrible on the nights I went out (heavy rain)!
Posted: August 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2025How safe is Sweden for women?
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Annie
Stockholm
Stockholm, like any other big city, struggles with higher crime rates than smaller cities, I have however personally never felt unsafe here. I usually walk around after dark with music in my ears without batting an eye. This goes for a big part of the suburbs and the inner city. I have never in my life been scared for my safety here. Now, segregation is sadly really bad and you should probably avoid most of the end stations of tunnelbanan. These stations are some that I would personally not go to: Hjulsta, Tensta, Rinkeby, Rissne, Duvbo / Akalla, Husby, Kista, Hallonbergen, Näckrosen / Bredäng, Sätra, Skärholmen, Vårberg / Rågsved, Hagsätra I do want you to note that these stations are completely fine to visit, I have been to many of them alone as a child (in other words, it is totally okay) but if you wanna be really safe I’d stick to not going there.
Posted: October 12, 2025
Julia
Stockholm
I have never had any bad experiences here in Stockholm, but it is a big city with a lot of people, so you should always take care of yourself. But us swedes are mostly kind and polite and not looking for trouble!
Posted: October 12, 2025Linda
Uppsala
It's all about in what areas you are staying. Overall I feel very safe beeing out at night in the city. When you liv in a van, it's good to do a little bit of research before so that you're not staying in an area that has a high level of crimes.
Posted: October 6, 2025
Madelene
Åsa
I live on the country side outside of Gothenburg, and theres literally nothing happening here. I walk home at night so often, at worst you might bump into some drunk people. I still feel safe in Gothenburg, but theres a bit more criminality, and I would prefer not walking around alone during the night, and definitely keep an eye on your drinks if you’re at a club.🤍
Posted: October 4, 2025Gothenburg
I think it’s pretty safe compared to most countries. I’ve been to the US and other different countries where i’ve seen that it’s way worse so I wouldn’t be too worried to travel alone to Sweden. Just check the neighbourhood out in beforehand.
Posted: September 27, 2025Safety in Sweden
