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Is Aarhus Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Aarhus, is considered very safe for solo female travelers. The city is known for its low crime rates, welcoming locals, and well-lit, accessible streets. Safety measures such as police presence, CCTV coverage, and generally alert community provide an added degree of assurance. Like any other place, maintaining personal safety norms like not venturing into isolated areas at late hours or keeping personal belongings secure is advisable.

Aarhus is currently ranked #40 safest place in Denmark for solo female travellers. Check the full ranking.

Safety rating

4.8 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.7 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

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How safe is Aarhus?

Safety at night:Safe

Aarhus is generally quite safe at night. Like any city, it's recommended to exercise reasonable caution and stay in well-lit, populated areas. Instances of violent crime are low and locals are friendly and willing to help. However, it's best to be aware of your surroundings, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Aarhus has a reputation for being particularly safe. Buses, trains, and light rail services are reliable, clean, and often monitored by security personnel. Travelers rarely report incidents. It's also easy to navigate with clear signage and digital announcements are in Danish and English. People are generally respectful and helpful to tourists. Even at night, transit systems are considered fairly safe.

Street harassment:Low

Aarhus is generally very safe and respectful towards women. Instances of street harassment, such as catcalling or unsolicited attention, are quite rare. The Danish culture promotes respect and equality, making it a suitable travel destination for solo female travelers. However, like any city around the world, it is encouraged to maintain standard precautions, especially during the night or in less crowded areas. Most locals are friendly and helpful, and any occasional harassment is likely to be met with disdain from bystanders.

Petty crimes:Very low

Aarhus has a very low petty crime rate. Petty crimes like pickpocketing or bag snatching are not common. It's generally a safe city with a good law enforcement presence and a well-lit urban environment. Stay mindful of your belongings as you would when traveling to any foreign place, but overall, Aarhus presents a minimal risk for petty crimes.

Is Aarhus safe to travel?

Family travel

It was pretty safe, it's a cute charming calm city. I recommend the deer park to the south of the city, with the beach next door it's a great walk. The museum not to be missed is the ARoS museum, a museum of contemporary and classical art visible from all over the city with its rainbow panorama. And don't forget to pass by the nice latin neighborhood.

Posted: August 5, 2024Experienced: March, 2024

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Is Aarhus safe for women?

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on 14 experiences

Crime rates rating

1.3 /5

Based on 14 experiences

Katrine

Aarhus is very safe to walk around at night. I live very downtown in Aarhus, and I always walk Home alone both late evening and at night/early mornings. I have in the 3 years I have lived here felt unsafe 1-2 times, and I love to go out and party alot. Aarhus is an amazing city!!!

Posted: September 4, 2024

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It is a very safe city, not dangerous to walk home during the night alone. You can get anywhere on your own comfortably, people are helpful and trustworthy. It is always good to be careful with very drunk people or homeless, but even the homeless are harmless and there aren't many in Denmark in general.

Posted: August 6, 2024

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Is Aarhus safe right now?

Before your visit to Aarhus, it's essential to check travel advisories for Denmark, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.

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United States Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The United States government advises to exercise increased caution in the Kingdom of Denmark due to terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: June 7, 2023

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Canada's Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The Canadian government advises exercising a high degree of caution in Denmark due to the threat of terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: August 30, 2024

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Australia's Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The Australian Government advises to exercise a high degree of caution in Denmark due to the threat of terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.

Last updated: May 13, 2024

Is Aarhus worth visiting?

Salome

Denmark

Solo travel

Aarhus is a very cute city with something for everyone. It’s a very cultural city where you get a good insight into the danish everyday life. I was there during the AARHUS FESTUGE which is a week of cultural activity such as concerts and events

Posted: November 21, 2023

Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5

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I am a 20 year old woman who loves to travel and experience new culture and people! I’m currently doing gap years to travel make the most of life. At the moment im working at a hotel in Norway with my friend to earn money and experience Norway

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