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.

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How safe is Bruges?

Safety at night:

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:

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:

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:

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

4.2 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.9/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
Srijita

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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Gislene

Gislene

Belgium

Couple travel

Beautiful place and it indeed looks like a fairytale city. We went once by car and once by bicycle, the weather was good but be aware, the place is always packed, even thi we went on May and October! Only day it was okayish, was two weeks ago when we went night time, there was people but nowhere near daytime. Food not cheap but then, nothing is cheap in Belgium. A must-see in my opinion.

Posted: June 3, 2024
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Solo travel

Felt very safe even walking alone at night! Stayed in a mixed dorm hostel and also felt safe. Food was very delicious but a little expensive. Definitely get the museum pass!! And try free walking tours

Posted: February 2, 2024
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Solo travel

Bruges is beautiful, but after a walk there on the first evening, I felt like I had seen everything. I spent 2 days there and by the end I started to get bored.

Posted: December 30, 2023
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Solo travel

Brugia is good for one day, but then it becomes a bit boring, because it is so small and there is not much to do there. Despite this, it is worth going there, it's beautiful and safe.

Posted: December 28, 2023
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Solo travel

Bruges was beautiful and full of lovely chocolate shops. I spent there 2 nights and I felt that it was definitely not enough, because there were more museums that I would like to visit. I felt very safe.

Posted: April 30, 2023
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Solo travel

Bruges is like a dream. Incredibly beautiful, fantastic chocolate and great beer. Safe and easy to get around.

Posted: December 3, 2022
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Solo travel

I adored Bruges. It's one of my most beautiful memories from my travels. I was shopping in a lace shop in a medieval village and walked out to freshly falling snow. I felt like I was in a dream. It was so beautiful. I recommend climbing the bell tower. Amazing experience.

Posted: December 3, 2022
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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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Bruges is a safe city. But as everywhere, if you’re walking alone at night as a girl, just be alert. I’ve been there a lot and never experienced criminality, not even pickpocket. It’s a beautiful city with nice architecture and lots of shops and restaurants.

Posted: January 9, 2025
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Meet locals in Bruges

Kelly

Kelly

About Me

Hi, I'm Kelly ☀️ I love to travel to explore new cultures, to enjoy the sun, and taste local flavours. 🥙 For me, travel is all about the perfect mix of culture, fun and meeting new people. ✈️ I enjoy spending my time dancing salsa and bachata, having a drink with friends or discovering a new craft beer. 💃🏼🍻 I have a soft spot for Spain 🇪🇸 Let's meet up and explore new places together. 🤝

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Isolde

Isolde

About Me

Hey, I’m Isolde! I study law and I love to travel. I would love to give tips on my town.

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Upcoming visitors to Bruges

Elsa

Elsa

About Me

Hi, im a Swedish girl that live in a small town. This summer I’m travelling the EU with the Discover EU travel pass. Hope we get to meet!

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nele

nele

About Me

hey girl i’m nele, but you may also call me nels i’m studying architecture in 5th semester, focusing on historic buildings and monument preservation i love gothic and medieval european architecture and i am a huge fan of architecture and art history i’m a rather quiet person, not drinking alcohol, not smoking, not partying often spending most of my time reading, listening to podcast or going for early morning walks

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