Is Bruges Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Bruges is generally considered very safe for solo female travelers. It has a low crime rate, and people tend to be friendly and willing to help if needed. Like anywhere, it's advisable to use common sense and take usual precautions, such as not walking alone late at night in unlit areas and keeping your belongings close, but overall, it makes for a secure and pleasant destination for solo trips.

Safety rating

4.8 /5

Based on 17 experiences from female travelers

4.7 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.9 /5

Based on 4 experiences from local women

Bruges is currently ranked #8 safest place for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.8 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Bruges?

Safety at night:Safe

Bruges is generally very safe for solo female travelers even at night. The city is well-lit and there is often a crowd until late hours due to its vibrant nightlife. Public transportation and taxis are always available if you prefer not to walk alone. Just like any other location, be cautious and stick to main routes and well-populated areas. Instances of petty crime can happen, so always keep your belongings secure and within sight.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Bruges is considered to be very safe. The bus and train services are reliable and well-maintained, with schedules that are easily accessible online or at transport hubs. Conductors and drivers are often courteous and able to communicate in English, making it easier for foreign travelers. Violent incidents or thefts on these services are uncommon. However, like in any other city, you should remain aware of your surroundings and belongings.

Street harassment:Very low

Bruges is a peaceful city and highly respectful towards women. Instances of street harassment are significantly low. The locals are polite and helpful. It's generally very safe to walk around, even at night. However, it's always wise to stay cautious and aware of your surroundings no matter where you travel.

Petty crimes:Low

Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching do occur in Bruges, like any other tourist destination. However, its frequency is generally lower than in larger cities. Taking regular precautions like keeping your belongings secure is generally sufficient to ensure a safe travel experience.

Is Bruges worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Adeline

France

Solo travel

Bruges is a lovely city and very easy to visit by foot, though be aware that local bikers don't like tourists as they find them annoying and disturbing... I felt very safe traveling alone and wandering in the streets. If you are going during busy touristic time, I would recommend to take the streets next to the main roads which are very often crowded while the neighbouring ones are very often empty.

Posted: August 16, 2025

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Reilly

United States

Group travel

This was my first time in Belgium! I LOVED IT!!! Brugge is so pretty and everyone is very friendly!! Some things me and my friends did: - a canal boat tour (definetely worth it even if you aren’t into touristy stuff- the views of the nature and houses are so amazing from the canals) - beer flight tasting in the main square area - ate a lot of French fries and drank a lot of beer!! I also love finding record stores in Europe and Brugge had a few good ones! Safety: 10/10 during the day (I wasn’t there at night) everyone was so nice and friendly

Posted: May 6, 2025

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Srijita

France

Solo travel

I went to visit Brugge from Lille in February 2025 for a day. I fell in love with the town. It is straight out of a fairytale. I am not the biggest fan of solo travelling either, but i genuine loved roaming around by myself in this small but breathtaking town by myself. Going from one end to the other will not take you more than 30-40mins on foot. And every corner of it is so picturesque. You might also meet some amazing people, like the belgian painter i met who gave me a souvenir for free or the local sellers who were selling hand crafted jewelry from recycled products and gosh they looked so beautiful that I had to buy one!

Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: January, 2025

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Couple travel

Bruges is an incredibly beautiful city; we have often felt very comfortable there. It's easy to park in the underground parking garages. Waffles from chefz Albert are a must. Just like the ice cream from Freds. Also, feel free to check out the market and drive to the sea in Bredene in the evening to see the sunset.

Posted: April 29, 2025Experienced: June, 2024

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Group travel

Hi Bruge is a beautiful historical city. It has a magical quality. I loved the wafers and chocolate. It is also very safe and has a good transportation system. Their mos famous food is muscles. They also have a fruit flavored beer. People are very helpful.

Posted: December 29, 2024

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Is Bruges safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Crime index

1 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Its a really clean city with a lot of tourists. The only problem you could have are people that are drunk. Tourists love to try our drinks but they are really strong and they underestimate how drunk they can get. Overall I would say in the night people sometimes shout because they are drunk but I think that happens in a lot of cities.

Posted: April 17, 2025

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