based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Lola
Czech Republic
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, 2026I 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, 2025Agata
Germany
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, 2025Carsen
United States
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, 2025Rümeysa
Italy
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, 2025Based on 101 local experiences
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, 2026It 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, 2026Sarah
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, 2025Nothing 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, 2025Zurich 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, 2025The safety map shows areas in Zurich where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Shannon
Zurich
7 days
American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.
Wenger
Zurich
3 days
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!