Is Zurich safe for solo female travelers?

Zurich, is renowned for its high safety standards. Its crime rate is very low and it is generally considered safe to walk around even at night. The public transport is reliable and it's easy to navigate around the city. Even though, like in any city, you should always be aware of your surroundings, Zurich's overall atmosphere is very welcoming and safe for solo female travelers.

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How safe is Zurich for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.8 /5

based on 19 experiences from female travelers

Lola

Lola

Czech Republic

Couple travel

Nice calm city but on Sundays everything is closed so be aware of that. I was there with my bestie both feel safe uber was safe as well only the Main Street was a bit scary bc of party people. Zürich is very expensive but so pretty. I recommend you to visit rheinfalls

Posted: January 21, 2026
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Solo travel

I visited Zurich in April. It wasn’t very warm outside, so I would recommend to visit it closer to summer. Overall, it was a good experience. The city is walkable and public transport is excellent. The only thing to take into account is that Zurich is considered one of the most expensive cities, and it was indeed quite pricy

Posted: July 13, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Agata

Agata

Germany

Solo travel

Zurich felt easy and calm. I got around with public transport, had a trip in to nature and saw the mountains nearby. It was rainy the first days but when the sun came out everything began to shine :))

Posted: July 10, 2025
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Carsen

Carsen

United States

Solo travel

Walked around well past midnight when I was there, there were some groups of people out but it was quiet and incredibly safe. Bring an empty water bottle to fill up at the fountains and highly recommend taking a quick walking tour when you first get there to get oriented. The food was pretty good - def get a group together to go to fondue

Posted: July 3, 2025
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Rümeysa

Rümeysa

Italy

Group travel

I took a day trip to Zurich from Milan. I think one or two days is totally enough for Zurich. People were really kind and there is no chance that feeling of any danger. It is so expensive city ( even we did not stayed at there) to compare other european cities. I liked the vibes of beer saloons, you can eat and drink your beers.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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How safe is Zurich for women?

Local safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 101 local experiences

Local crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 101 local experiences

everyone minds their business, no problem walking around as a girl even the sketchier areas. if you’re very unlucky you might get pickpocketed but even that is pretty unlikely. of course theres always the occasional gross man who catcalls you but i’d say much less than in other cities

Posted: January 14, 2026
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It is very save. I regularly walk home as a woman alone at night after beeing out and never felt unsafe. It is a big feedom we enjoy here in Switzerland. It is always a good idea to avoid any potential danger but usually you van really relax here.

Posted: January 12, 2026
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Sarah

Sarah

Very safe overall, especially in the main part of the city. Me personally, I never feel unsafe. You can also walk at evenings/nights. Never witnessed a crime or anything. Just be careful around train stations and keep to yourself.

Posted: November 24, 2025
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Nothing to be afraid of, it is a very safe city where also women can walk alone at night. In general the crime rates in Switzerland are very low and there is nothing that you have to be or should be afraid of.

Posted: November 13, 2025
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Zurich is very safe for girls, even during the night, you can always take public transports or you can walk around alone and usually nobody is bothering you. In general all Switzerland is a very safe country

Posted: October 27, 2025
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Safety in Switzerland

Hospitality Exchange in Zurich

Shannon

Shannon

Zurich

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7 days

About me

American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.

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Wenger

Wenger

Zurich

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I’m half brazilian and swiss, 39 years old , mother of two! I love to travel and getting the most out of each destination so I’m rarely at home. I love to discover new foods spots and hidden gems! I’m very clean, respectful and friendly, easygoing, love yoga!

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