based on 84 experiences from female travelers
Sofia
Poland
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, 2026Katie
United Kingdom
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, 2026Alina
Italy
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, 2025Based on 179 local experiences
Based on 179 local experiences
I am a student studying abroad in Vienna, and I have never felt safer in a city before. I have walked alone at night and felt very safe by my school (District 1) and where I live (District 5). I heard the area around Ottakring can be dangerous at night, so I have never been there. Of course, still be on alert when traveling solo, but overall the districts close to the center of the city are extremely safe.
Posted: February 7, 2026It'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, 2026Very 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, 2026The safety map shows areas in Vienna where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Inga
Vienna
3 days
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 :)
Sophia
Vienna
3 days
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. 💚