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?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Vienna is renowned for its high degree of safety, even at night. The capital of Austria has a low level of crime and strong rule of law. Its transport networks are reliable and secure, providing safe public spaces even during the late hours. It's common to see people, including women, walking alone confidently after dark. Of course, like any city, there can be instances of petty crime but these are relatively rare and can be minimally encountered by taking customary precautions. Lighted main streets and bustling city center areas are generally the safest places to be. Vienna's populace is typically helpful and respectful, contributing to an overall atmosphere of safety and security for solo female travelers during the night hours.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Vienna is notably safe and reliable. There are extensive and timely networks of metro, buses, trams, and trains, which are often well-lit and crowded. The security is good, with cameras installed in most of them and security personnel occasionally present. However, as in any major city, it is advisable to stay aware of one's surroundings especially late at night.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

In my experience, Vienna is relatively safe for solo female travelers. Street harassment is not as common or heightened like some other cities but could still occur, albeit sporadically. Both locals and authorities demonstrate respect towards women, and the city provides a largely secure atmosphere. However, it is still advisable to remain cautious, especially in crowded tourist areas or later in the night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Vienna is generally considered to be a safe city, particularly for solo female travelers. However, petty crimes such as pickpocketing or purse snatching can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas and public transport. Stay aware of your surroundings and keep your personal belongings close at all times.

Is Vienna worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 50 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5
Marta

Marta

Portugal

Solo travel

I felt very safe. Even though Viena is very expensive I could enjoy it either way. Ut was more of a budget trip so I really tried not to spent a lot. The museums were very expensive but I could visit 2, one of them was free at that day and the other one “ musa museum” is free so I still get to enjoy. If you’re able to spent more on that I would recommend Albertina museum. I stayed at the Metro apartments for 3 days and it was like 70€. It’s pretty good I think and it was only one hour walking from the center. If you’re visiting on Christmas I recommend to check the Christmas markets. Food recommendation - wurstelstand. That’s it, have a safe trip:)

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Sonder

Sonder

Turkey

Solo travel

I can say that Viana is a safe city. I stayed in a nice hotel in the city center and walked to the X-mas markets. Although it got dark early and it was the most crowded time of the city, I did not have any security problems. .

Posted: December 14, 2024
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Sarah

Sarah

Spain

Solo travel

Vienna is a fantastic city to visit solo. I felt very safe the whole time. Mostly everyone spoke English. The waiters were all very friendly. The public transport was easy to take and use. The city was beautiful. It was quite expensive.

Posted: November 29, 2024Experienced: November, 2024
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Solo travel

everything was safe, I felt good there, I stayed in Vienna for 2 days and spent a total of 400€, I visited all the popular places the people are nice and kind, a bit expensive, but anyway I liked everything

Posted: October 20, 2024
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Halyna

Halyna

Ukraine

Solo travel

I love Vienna! It was my first solo journey and I’m so grateful for this experience!!! I felt completely safe there, that’s a city with amazing history, culture and food! I’ve spent not that much, because I like to travel cheap, so I ate mcdonalds and food from supermarket. I used couchsurfing for staying there, it was an amazing experience!!! My couchsurfer was a girl with amazing energy and we were talking a lot about our cultures. I’m in love with Albertina museum and I recommend you to visit it, it’s amazing! Transport aren’t expensive, so I liked it too

Posted: September 5, 2024
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Swetha

Swetha

Belgium

Group travel

Hi, I travelled with my friends there . Every well connected. Very safe even at night times. As always there were some weirdos but leaving them aside it was beautiful place. Lovely buildings. Felt it was too hot. Tasty food and water. Friendly people . Less expensive food when compared to Belgium. Excellent public transport.

Posted: September 4, 2024
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Jacqueline

Jacqueline

Switzerland

Couple travel

Vienna is a very safe city. I really enjoy walking around. We travel there in January 2024 so he was very very cold. The restaurants are a bit expensive. The best thing about this city is that music is everywhere. We attended several jazz concert as well as opera and ballet. We love everything about the concert. It is a romantic city full of music, we also enjoy our shopping experience there in the city centre .

Posted: July 31, 2024
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Radka

Radka

Slovakia

Group travel

For me is Vienna a little bit overated. I was on concert with my female friends and we stay in Vienna for 2 night. The city is pretty, but food and drinks are too expensive. Transfer by taxi is so expensive so I recommend metro.

Posted: July 25, 2024
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Lara

Lara

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I was meant to go to Vienna with a friend but she unfortunately couldn’t make the trip, so I decided to carry on the trip solo and I am so glad I did. Vienna is one of the safest places I’ve travelled solo, and even better, I made friends along the way. The baroque architecture is gorgeous and I would definitely want to live here. As for the food, went for a delicious vegan Wiener Schnitzel for dinner upon my arrival and then had a Käsespätzle the next day for lunch. I recommend going for a city tour and then checking out one of the museums. Belvedere Palace is a must, a lovely museum inside and out. Even though I went in January, the weather was mild albeit windy. I’d still recommend going during that time as well if you’re looking for a winter city break getaway!

Posted: July 24, 2024
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selin

selin

Austria

Family travel

easy to reach. Museums cost between 10-20€. It may be expensive if you eat in famous places, but I think it is worth a try. This was my second time going and I had so much fun. You can find cheap opera tickets on the ticket gretchen app. I went to the ballet show for 5€.

Posted: July 19, 2024
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Is Vienna safe for women?

Safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 66 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 66 local experiences

Janine

Janine

Vienna is an exceptionally safe city! I live in one of the "worst" neighborhoods (if you can even call it that) and I walk home alone at night all the time. The only annoying thing that happens here is catcalling. Pickpockets in very touristy places can happen too, but it's pretty rare and something I barely worry about

Posted: December 29, 2024
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It is a very safe city. Of course, as in all big cities, I would avoid some places at night, but during the day, nearly all areas are very safe. Public transport and nightlife experiences are also quite safe.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Meet locals in Vienna

Tassia

Tassia

About Me

Vienna once stole my heart and I stayed here. But I still love to discover new places and rediscover already visited. I enjoy taking pictures of buildings and especially details that I find curios. Also I'm into fantasy and sci-fi books, speak Russian, German and English and I find it relaxing to take care of my many plants.

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Sunshine

Sunshine

About Me

. . . Balance is a key 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 you do 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𓀤 all night long and do 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐬 ツ next day Drink 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞ツ but don’t forget your 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞 Eat 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 ツ when your heart wants it and kale 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝 when your body needs it Wear high heels ツ on Saturday and walk barefoot on Sunday Go 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 ツ at the mall and then sit down and 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 ツ in your bedroom 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 Move and stay still Embrace all sides of who you are and 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 Be brave and bold and spontaneous and loud and let that complement your abilities to find silence and patience and modesty and peace ツ Aim for 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 . . . Make your 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 and don’t let anybody tell you how to live according to theirs ツ 𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥= 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 ✔︎

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Stay with locals in Vienna

Lena

Lena

Vienna

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I'm Lena! I don't wanna brag but I think it's safe to say that I live in one of the most beautiful citys of the world ^^ But still I also love to travel and explore different parts of the world! I'd be happy to let some of you stay for a few days at my place and also show you around if I got time and ofc I'm excited to meet you :D See you!

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sofia

sofia

Vienna

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hey, I am a student at the Vienna University and currently studying translation. I grew up speaking german and spanish so I was always fascinated with different languages and now speak five languages fluently. I really love to travel, get to know new people and their cultures and especially different foods - and partying of course :))

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Upcoming visitors to Vienna

Annette

Annette

About Me

I want to travel the world and discover the world with women but not in a consumption way I am curious about the culture and the nature of every country I love meeting new people even though my social battery runs out I would love to learn new language through the persons i am going to meet

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Sümeyye

Sümeyye

About Me

Backpacker 18 countries Erasmus student in Tubingen/Germany

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