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 71 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.6 /5

Based on 88 experiences from local women

Copenhagen is currently ranked #5 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 71 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

2.9/5

Family travel

Felt really safe, the locals helped me install their public transport app (great for moving around, don’t rely on others like google maps), the city was cold but wonderful, people were really friendly and polite, and food was comfortable, soothing. The nature is well preserved and litter is rarely seen on the road.

Posted: August 18, 2025

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Couple travel

Copenhagen was the city I felt the most safe upon all my trips, very safe even during the night, amazing places, very chill and calm, not so touristic, but it was a treasure. Didn’t felt unsafe as a pari of women traveling there

Posted: August 9, 2025

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Blue

Ireland

Solo travel

This was my third time in Copenhagen. I always visit friends so over had a lot of people to show me around. A friend lives near Christiana so I know the place reasonably well and feel safe visiting it. I highly recommend visit ling outside the town and seeing the houses, but be respectful. Food is very good in Copenhagen but you should prepare for how expensive it is.

Posted: August 3, 2025Experienced: July, 2025

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Dari

Austria

Solo travel

Copenhagen is a really safe place for tourists. It’s always very calm and very clean. The country provides necessary help and social security to the social groups that are in danger therefore on the streets you will rarely encounter homeless people. Copenhagen is also a very touristic series so in the city centre you always will meet hundreds of tourists that are just like you only looking for amazing experience and good vibes. Danish people by themselves are kind and maybe not the most open but definitely one of the calmest people you will ever meet. Copenhagen is rarely warm so be prepared and take your rain jacket. I personally stayed at the hostel because my budget was limited and Copenhagen is a very expensive city but I would say that hostels are also usually very clean and safe compared to many other places in Europe. I would recommend trying danish pastries there are plenty of pastry shops around the city and definitely try some ice cream in Nyhavn!

Posted: July 30, 2025

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Lucie

Czech Republic

Solo travel

Copenhagen was AWESOME ! I absolutely loved my time in Copenhagen! The city is full of beautiful places to visit from colorful streets like Nyhavn, to royal castles, cozy cafés, and peaceful parks. There’s always something interesting to see or do. What made my experience even better were the people..everyone was kind, friendly, and helpful. I felt very welcome and safe the whole time. Copenhagen has such a calm, happy vibe, and I’d definitely love to come back one day! And everybody speaks english, so u can easily communicate.

Posted: July 16, 2025

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Is Copenhagen safe for women?

Safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 88 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 88 local experiences

I would say Copenhagen is pretty safe. I don’t live in downtown Copenhagen but I honestly feel more safe after dark in the central area than in the surburban area I live in (which is considered very safe). I have live here my entire life but have never personally had a scary encounter of any sort in Copenhagen.

Posted: September 15, 2025

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