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 65 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.7 /5

Based on 81 experiences from local women

Copenhagen is currently ranked #7 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 65 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

2.8/5

Ivy

Netherlands

Solo travel

The city is basically New York, but just: safer, less crowded, cleaner, and did I mention safer? Yes Copenhagen was a wonderfull place for a single lady. Also many many cafes offer opportunities to meet new people, like board game cafes where you can just sit down and join a game. Stand up comedy night are also frequent. Overall a pretty fun city!

Posted: June 10, 2025

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Family travel

Rellay nice city, very safe, good food, clean etc but very expensive. Love louisiana museum and tivoli. The food was nice everywhere but i recommend Sonny and Atelier September for the brunch. The best cinnamon rolls of my lifeeee were at Mormors. The Hotel were very expensive so we stayed in a very nice Hostel called Steel House. However I do not recommended it if you are in family but for young people it's very nice.

Posted: May 29, 2025

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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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Is Copenhagen safe for women?

Safety index

4.7 /5

Based on 81 local experiences

Crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 81 local experiences

In copenhagen it really depends on the area. Generally everywhere is safe in daylight, and at night the citycenter is pretty safe because of the sheer number of people. As long as you use common sense at night then you should be fine: walk with a friend and on busy and well lit streets. And if you take transport then sit in the most filled part of the train. Just keep where other people (women) are.

Posted: July 6, 2025

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Nicoline

Copenhagen is a very safe city. Men can be inappropriate when drunk. But that’s about it. People are drunk in the street though. There’s always people in the street, lot’s of tourists and people are friendly.

Posted: June 21, 2025

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