Is Copenhagen Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Copenhagen is generally very safe for solo female travelers. The local residents are quite friendly and helpful and the city itself is neat and well-policed. Solo female travelers are unlikely to face unwelcome attention. It boasts a low crime rate, and most visitable areas are well-patrolled and crowded. However, as always when traveling solo, it is important to maintain basic precautions such as staying in well-traveled areas, especially at night, and keeping valuables safe and out of sight.

Safety rating

4.8 /5

Based on 63 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.7 /5

Based on 77 experiences from local women

Copenhagen is currently ranked #9 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 Copenhagen?

Safety at night:Safe

Copenhagen is generally safe for solo female travelers, even at night. The city is well-lit and there's a considerable police presence which boosts overall safety. However, as with any major city, certain areas can be riskier late at night, and occasional petty crimes like pickpocketing might occur. Staying aware of your surroundings, avoiding unlit areas, and keeping personal belongings secure would increase your safety.

Public transportation:Very safe

Copenhagen's public transportation is highly reliable and safe to use. The city offers a variety of options including buses, trains and metro lines that run frequently and are well-maintained. As a solo female traveler, you can expect to feel safe at all times due to the presence of helpful staff and security measures such as CCTV cameras. Night buses are also available, but do remember that like anywhere else, it is important to stay alert and mindful of your surroundings.

Street harassment:Low

Copenhagen is known for being a very safe city where street harassment incidents are quite rare. The locals are typically respectful and mind their own business. Occasional incidents could occur, as in any other city, but they are not the norm. Most of my journeys, even at night, have been pleasant and without unwarranted attention or pestering. Nonetheless, it's important to always stay aware of your surroundings.

Petty crimes:Low

Copenhagen is generally very safe, petty crimes such as pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded tourist areas and public transportation. However, with standard precautions of being aware of your surroundings and belongings, you can largely avoid these incidences. It's important to maintain common travel vigilance.

Is Copenhagen worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 63 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

2.8/5

Solo travel

Copenhagen is very very safe even after dark. I never felt unsafe nor threatened in this city. The public transportation here is TOP TIER! The metros interval is less than 3 min. It is a very pretty city but I wouldn't recommend going there in the fall. The weather was too hard harsh for me to enjoy my whole trip.

Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: October, 2023

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Kathrine

Norway

Solo travel

I was in Copenhagen for almost a week by myself - i felt safe but was not out late. The transportation by bus is okey, but regret not renting a bike. Go to the museums - the K1 was amazing! Did a lot of trifting and it was a little overpized and curated for my taste.

Posted: April 20, 2025

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Aleksandra

Poland

Solo travel

My trip to Copenhagen was amazing! I fell in love with the city from the moment I arrived! The city was very clean and beautiful. I felt safe during the night walk (around 9-10 pm) and didn’t see any weird people around the center. The weather was a bit windy but it didn’t ruin the experience I had. Highly recommended for solo travelers 🫶

Posted: April 14, 2025

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Louise

Australia

Solo travel

Copenhagen was the first place I did my fully solo trip, and it was a learning experience! Great city! Walkable and nice vibe! Felt safe everywhere, but I was mostly in the city centre! Great people, good food, lovely pastries 🍰

Posted: April 5, 2025Experienced: September, 2023

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Group travel

The city itself was kinda safe, but it was necessary to avoid some shady parts of the city. In the dark, there were some groups shouting on the streets, probably drunken tourists. I personally went to Christiania, which, to a solo traveler, felt sometimes scary. I got cat called once there. But it seemed like a group of male tourists who went there just to get high.

Posted: March 30, 2025

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Is Copenhagen safe for women?

Safety index

4.7 /5

Based on 77 local experiences

Crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 77 local experiences

Marie

Copenhagen is a very safe capital city. People are friendly and welcoming, always willing to help. Most people are able to express themselves in English, so not knowing the local language will not be a problem for anyone considering to visit.

Posted: May 13, 2025

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Anna

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Heeey I'm from Poland, I'm 26 years old and I live in Copenhagen, I'd love to meet for a coffee or go out, if you're in Copenhagen I can recommend you interesting places to visit or give you some tips. 🌺🌺🌺

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Jisse

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Hiii, my name is jisse (26) I live in Copenhagen but I was born and raised in The Hague (NL). I moved to Copenhagen for my study. I like learning about the environment, food systems and plants. I like being outdoors, either going for a bike trip or hike or just wondering around in the city. I like to bake bread and ferment vegetables.

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Marie

Copenhagen

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Hi everyone, thanks for stopping by. I'm excited to meet new people and learn about new cultures. Always available for a quick chat or to explore around town. I love concerts, discovering new restaurants, and good comedy nights. My birthday is in June. I still haven't decided what to do this year. Any suggestions? Please I would love to hear🥰

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Copenhagen

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I’m a 27 y/o living in Copenhagen. I love to travel around the world.

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Nesh

About Me

Salutations! I’m Agnia (Nesh), I'm from Kyiv, Ukraine, but currently in Krakow, finishing my bachelor’s in music, and at the same time starting my neuroscience degree. I loove art, nature, hiking, camping, bbqs, night walks around cities, sometimes doing cringy things to feel free and alive (but I’m an introvert, who enjoys “lazying” at home as much, like napping or cooking together), reading on picnics, good coffe or wine and food, board games, good jokes and loud laughing, deep conversations, and many more. Btw, if u don’t have anyone to go to the opera, theatre, museum or exhibition with, just call me, let’s have some fun! I have too many interests to cover them all, so I would just say, that I love this life and world, maan, and deepening into it - is my favorite thing about living.

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Kahina

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Hello / salem aleykoum / Hi / Bom Dia 🥰 My name is Kahina and I'm back from my Erasmus in Portugal. I'm from France with Algerian Amazigh origins 🇩🇿 I want to travel while I still have time. Create as many memories as possible, meet lots of new people and if we can match, that's great 🤙🏼 I'm an open-minded person who loves to laugh at everything and with a very sarcastic sense of humor 🤣 Looking forward to meeting people 💝 Salut / salem aleykoum / Hi / Bom Dia 🥰 Je m'appelle Kahina et je reviens de mon Erasmus au Portugal. Je viens de France avec des origines algériennes amazigh 🇩🇿 Hâte de faire des connaissances 💝