Is Estonia safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Estonia for solo female travelers?
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based on 32 experiences from female travelers
Alexandra
Greece
Tallinn, Solo travel
Tallinn is a Winter Wonderland and that was actually my first thought when I first landed there. I stayed for 3 months in Tallinn and I had no other choice than to actually fall deeply in love with the city and the country in general! I would love to return and relive everything again and again. For me, everything was dreamy and I am very grateful for the people I met during my stay and for everything in general!
Posted: November 29, 2025Experienced: January, 2024
Laura
Finland
Estonia, Family travel
I have visited Estonia many times but this was first time I spend there two nights in a hotel with my two little daughters and my parents. We stayed in the lovely Vihula Country Club. It was a brilliant manor with beatiful yard. I felt very safe there.
Posted: August 26, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
Joske
Netherlands
Tallinn, Solo travel
The medieval atmosphere in Tallinn is amazing. It has so many hidden spots and a vibrant nightlife. It is also very safe. The inner city is well-lit, and most people are quiet and calm. They keep to themselves and will not bother you with anything.
Posted: July 20, 2025
Polina
Estonia
Tartu, Solo travel
I was meeting up a girl who visited Tartu, basically Im local in Tartu, so i were showing city to her. Tartu is very safe, it has beautiful city center, Botanic Garden, Old Town and river near it, also a lot of cafes and restaurants and 3 shopping malls in one place!
Posted: July 17, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Tallinn, 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, 2025How safe is Estonia for women?
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Based on 79 local experiences
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Based on 79 local experiences
Tallinn
Keep an eye open for pickpockets in the old town especially if it's crowded. Otherwise look out for your drinks in bars,but other than that I feel really safe. Take into account that it's getting dark early in winter, so if that's something you feel unwell with, maybe come and visit when the days get longer again. Reflectors are a must in winter. So have one with you.
Posted: November 2, 2025Tallinn
I have never experienced any crime in 3 years. It's a very safe city even at night. Strangers rarely start a conversation unless the seek for help, but noone ever insulted me or anyone I know in the city.
Posted: October 18, 2025
Emilia
Tartu
I have been in parties and walked home during night time. Locals are very friendly. Sometimes there are annoying drunk men, but they have never been aggressive or harmful towards me. Daytime city is very safe. No scammers. A lot of tourists in the center. Never been pickpocketed or robbed. None of my friends either.
Posted: October 12, 2025Kuressaare
It’s quite safe if you stay away from sketchy places and sketchy people. Try to avoid/ be very careful around Kodulinna Lokaal at night because people have been drugged there before. Always better to be cautious but overall really safe.
Posted: August 14, 2025Tallinn
Tallinn is generally one of the safest places I've been to. There are definitely some regions to stay away from at night - like the train station or Lasnamäe, but even there I'd say the danger level is quite low
Posted: August 5, 2025Safety in Estonia
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Adélaïde
Tartu
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I’m 20 and I want to travel around the world as much as possible. I’m actually an exchange student in Tartu (Estonia). I’m studying environmental science in France.
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Ally
Tallinn
Can host for:
3 days
About me
OG couchsufer from 2006 but quitted using Couchsurfing. From Hong Kong originally but have been travelling around the world for years. Currently located in Estonia. Love food, meeting people, nature and hitchhiking! 😆
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Emilia
Tartu
About me
🇫🇮🩺🇪🇪 Just moved from Finland to Estonia, cos I started my veterinary medicine studies here! I also have degree as a nature and wilderness guide🏕 I spend my summer and winter holidays in western Finland! So I can also meet up there😁 love to hike, go camping, see the nature, identify different animals, plants, mushrooms ect.🍃🍃 In my freetime I do arts and crafts, yoga, enjoy different cusines😋 I also like to travel and see the world. Experiencing new cultures and countries is so nice🗺 love to plan different nature related activities there🗻🏖🛶
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Polina
Tartu
About me
Hey! My name is Polina, i am a student of Tartu University. Im open to new acquaintances and ready to help to explore Tartu city (im not local here, but I live here while studying so I know a bit about that city). I know 3 languages, so i hope it will be easy to understand each other.
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