Is Linz Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Linz is considered generally safe for solo female travelers. It has low crime rates, and the locals are helpful and respectful. During the day, all areas are safe to explore. Even at night, major areas remain well-lit and populated. However, like anywhere else, it's always good practice to be aware of your surroundings and take regular safety precautions.

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4 /5

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Linz is currently ranked #10 safest place in Austria for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Linz?

Safety at night:Safe

Linz is generally a safe city to visit. Like all cities, it has its unsavory areas, but those are few and easily avoidable. Walking alone at night should be safe provided you still exercise caution and stick to well-lit and more populated areas. Always keep your belongings secure and avoid looking too much like a tourist to avoid drawing unnecessary attention.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Linz, is considered very safe. The city's public transit system, consisting of trams, buses, and trains, is reliable and excellently managed. It's common for locals as well as visitors to use it for all times during the day and night. Potential issues such as theft are minimal. It's also worth mentioning that the overall city has a low crime rate and kindness of the locals further contributes to the safe environment.

Street harassment:Low

Linz is typically a safe city for solo female travelers. Street harassment doesn't commonly occur, due to the respectable nature of the locals. Still, just like everywhere else, caution is always advised especially during late hours or in isolated areas.

Petty crimes:Low

Linz is generally considered a safe place to visit. However, like any city, petty crimes such as pickpocketing and purse-snatching can potentially occur, particularly in areas frequented by tourists. Also, there may be occasional opportunistic thefts from unattended belongings. Caution and vigilance can greatly reduce your likelihood of experiencing these issues. Given all this, the risk of petty crime is quite low compared to many other cities.

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Is Linz safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Crime index

1.1 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Marion

I would consider Linz extremely safe. It’s a small city, nothing much happens, police is present. As long as you don’t behave extra risky (like trying to buy drugs or something) there is no problem. I move around the city at any time of day or night on my own and never felt scared.

Posted: June 24, 2024

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Vera

So far nothing has happened to me during the 2 years I have been living in Linz. Sometimes it can be a bit uncomfortable to walk in the dark. Its good to avoid that overall or to at least call someone while walking.

Posted: June 9, 2024

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