Is Vienna safe for solo female travelers?

Vienna is known to be a very safe city for solo female travelers. Statistically, the crime rate is low, and most areas of the city can be safely explored both during the day and at night. Public transport is extremely reliable and safe to use. It's common to see women walking alone at night. Local people are generally welcoming and respectful towards women, and police and other authorities are helpful and trustworthy. However, like anywhere, it's important to be aware of surroundings and to take the usual precautions particularly at night, such as staying in well-lit and populated areas and keeping belongings secure.

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How safe is Vienna for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 84 experiences from female travelers

Sofia

Sofia

Poland

Group travel

It was fun. We saw museums and zoo and we were walking around, but it was quite expensive. It was on September so it was a little cold. The landscape was beautiful and worth to see. A lot of people are around.

Posted: January 25, 2026
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Katie

Katie

United Kingdom

Group travel

Such a beautiful place to walk around and visit, even though it wasn’t December, Austria definitely had the Christmas spirit all around the place, would definitely recommend if your intention is to go somewhere where they have loads of Xmas markets! (Rathausplatz)

Posted: January 22, 2026
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Alina

Alina

Italy

Solo travel

Unfortunately the city is very expensive, but I felt very safe, even in the evening. I went for the Christmas markets, and the city was very welcoming and charming. You should keep in mind that there are many people during this period, but the city is quite well organized.

Posted: December 30, 2025Experienced: October, 2025
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Areeg

Areeg

Germany

Solo travel

Unforgettable one during the Christmas. Won’t be my last time. Coming back again during the Summer. Travel for Solo female travelers. If you are Aesthetic person, Vienna is definitely for you :))) Left my heart there

Posted: December 22, 2025
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Lotte

Lotte

Germany

Solo travel

solo trip to vienna.. such a cute and charming city.. so much klimt, art and beautiful details everywhere.. the food was super good and the people were really friendly.. it has this calm, elegant vibe that makes you slow down and enjoy everything a bit more.. would happily go back

Posted: December 12, 2025
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How safe is Vienna for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 178 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 178 local experiences

It's safe to walk alone at night. Also in favoriten. But it can happen that men follow you or catcall you like everywhere else. Favoriten has a bad reputation but is not that bad in reality. Most of the time it is gang related so you're not getting involved as an "stranger". There are a few places i prefer not to stay at night alone but walking to the puplic transportation is just fine

Posted: January 23, 2026
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Very safe, maybee areas around U6 and Reumannplatz and Gumpendorferstrasse can be a little bit sus a night but it’s still perfectly fine to go out. I always feel fine going out alone at night. Nothing at all to worry about during the day and early night.

Posted: January 18, 2026
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It is genereally same, there are a few spots I don't recommend to go to espacially at night, like Reumannplatz or to the Donauinsel. Also if you just do your thing it is likely that nobody is even looking at you. Vienna is a bit "grantig"(grumpy) as we say. It is mostly really chill tho. Have a nice visit.😁

Posted: January 14, 2026
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Jae

Jae

I can walk at night without being harassed. When i see someone at night i am usually left alone and people keep to themselves. Of course certain spots attract more dangerous people but i never had issies in the 5th district.

Posted: December 11, 2025
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Vienna is generally very safe. At night, it’s good to avoid the Prater park and Praterstern area, but otherwise it’s a safe city. Don’t fall for sob stories in train stations (“train fare” needed, fake pregnancies, people asking for directions and crowding you …), those are professional scammers. Bolt taxis offer a female driver service if needed.

Posted: November 22, 2025
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Inga

Inga

Vienna

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3 days

About me

Hey, My name is Inga I am a 23 year old student from Germany. I love travelling, especially for nature and animals and try to make my travels as sustainable and low budget as possible. I also like to explore cities and new cultures, especially food 🤭 I am vegetarian, and like to read and try out different sports. Learning from locals about the best spots and their history is the best way to get to know places. Hope to meet some nice people here :)

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Sophia

Sophia

Vienna

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey everyone! I'm Sophia, living in Vienna and always up for good chats, random adventures, and coffee that turns into plans. My first solo trip was in 2017 — five months across Oceania and Asia. I came back with sand in my backpack, a mild addiction to rice dishes, and an even stronger addiction to exploring new places. 🌍 I love nature, city walks, and laughing at my own bad sense of direction. I’m that clumsy person who somehow stumbles over her own feet, but also into the best spots and events. ☀ Always up for meeting new people from all over the world, trying new restaurants, learning about different cultures and sharing laughs and stories. 💚

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