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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Teele
Türisalu küla
Small village. Overall very safe. Need to be aware of the roads and speeding only. There are a lot of tourists in the summer season, so you have to be a little more careful, because there are also rude partygoers on the move. But nothing criminal. In autumn and winter it is quiet and peaceful. There are no street lights on our street. So you have to use your own flashlight.
Posted: December 23, 2025Tallinn
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, 2025Safety in Estonia
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Teele
Türisalu küla
Can host for:
7 days
About me
I am a dogsitter and -walker located in Estonia. I love being in the nature, but as I am not rich I need to find super cheap or free ways to travel and enjoy the beauty of nature. I live in a small village named Türisalu in my small house with my 3 kids, dog and cat.
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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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