Is Estonia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Estonia is generally a safe nation, particularly for solo female travelers. Its crime rate is relatively low and citizens are helpful towards tourists. Day or night, city or countryside, generally, it is safe to travel around. However, like anywhere in the world, it’s always important to stay aware of your surroundings, especially when in a new place or in crowded areas. Stay cautious, but at the same time, enjoy what the country has to offer.

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How safe is Estonia?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Estonia, especially the capital city of Tallinn, is relatively safe for solo female travelers even during nighttime. It is culturally rich with friendly locals and well-lit streets. However, as with any destination, it is always best to maintain common sense safety precautions. Avoid walking alone in less crowded and poorly lit areas at night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Estonia is highly reliable and is generally considered to be extremely safe. With a well-connected network of buses, trams and trains, it provides convenient access throughout the country. Surveillance systems and regular security checks in public transportation vehicles and stations further ensure safety. Female solo travelers have reported feeling safe, even during late-night traveling. However, basic safety precautions like being aware of your surroundings must always be practiced.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Estonia, particularly in cities like Tallinn, is generally a safe place for solo female travelers. Street harassment is not a common issue, although instances may occur occasionally. Local men tend to be respectful and the culture is fairly progressive. However, it's still important to take caution, especially during evenings and in less crowded spaces. Remember to maintain common-sense precautions, just like in any other foreign country.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Estonia generally enjoys a low rate of petty crimes such as pick pocketing or bag snatching. Most tourists visit without any incidents. Areas with heavy tourist traffic or public transport can be a bit more prone to such incidents, but exercising normal precautions usually ensures a safe trip.

Is Estonia worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 28 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5

Tallinn, Group travel

Tallinn was incredible! It is a small (at least the old town) mediaeval town absolutely gorgeous. We went there with a group of friends and spent 2 lovely days visiting. The city felt very safe (but I was never alone). I would really recommend doing a walking tour (we did the free tour called Tales of Reval which I really recommend). And for food we really liked Pulla bakery and Rataskaevu 16.

Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Viljandi, Solo travel

I visited the city for Folk Music Festival and it was amazing experience! Many people attended it and everyone was friendly and helpful. Local people created welcoming atmosphere for my stay and overall no problems occurred. The city is inexpensive and compact, so it’s easy to get to any place if not on foot, but with a bike for sure.

Posted: April 25, 2025
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Estonia, Solo travel

Overall, it is a very beautiful country. I visited Tallinn. It had both a modern and an ancient side. The Old Town is impressive. There are many fast food places, so I didn't have any problems with food. Since I was there for a short time, I couldn't explore the local restaurants much. But I plan to go again.

Posted: April 6, 2025
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Tallinn, Solo travel

As a single trip at first I didn’t feel so safe, but when talking to people and asking everyone agreed that the capital of Estonia-Tallin is a fairly safe city. The historical center is a really great place, and you can easily find it and see all of the interesting places in 1,5 day… I expend just 7-8 hours there because I had to take a fly from Tallin to another place.

Posted: March 14, 2025
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Sillamäe, Family travel

I felt very safe there. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Although some people didn’t understand Estonian and had to talk Russian. But overall people spoke Estonian and probably could have spoken English if needed. Really recommend walking in the town. It’s so pretty and magical. Also really recommend Sillamäe museums. Really interesting if you’re interested in history.

Posted: February 8, 2025
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Tallinn, Family travel

Tallinn was a very nice city! My family and I went over the holidays and it is a beautiful city. The old center is quite touristy and a bit more expensive than the rest of the city. But overall really worth it! I wouldn’t recommend staying for too long as it’s relatively small, three days should be enough!

Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Is Estonia safe for women?

Safety index

4.5 /5

Based on 68 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 68 local experiences

Kopli

in the day light it’s pretty safe, but people around are usually alcoholic or with no place to live do not walk in the dark!! however there are cool cafes and beaches: stroomi rand and paljassare that are pretty. not really safe place to stay, but good connection with city centre: trams are going till 23:00 or mb later

Posted: June 6, 2025
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Tartu

Walking alone as a woman at night feels safe, barely any people around and if anyone is there then all of them are minding their own business, barely no one approaches anyone. Even in winter dark in evening it's nothing to worry about, there is no one chasing anybody. There could be lot of drunks but they do not cause a threat.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Safety in Estonia