Is Finland Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Finland is considered one of the safest countries in the world for solo female travelers. The crime rates are low and the locals are friendly and welcoming. It's also a country with excellent public transportation and well-developed hospitality services. However, as with all travel, it's still advised to take general precautions, such as not walking alone late at night in unfamiliar areas.

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How safe is Finland?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Finland, known for its high levels of safety, is a great place for solo female travelers even during the night. Walking alone at night is typically very safe as the streets are well-illuminated and locals are generally respectful and helpful. Like anywhere else, though, always maintain personal awareness and caution.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Finland is known for its safety and reliability. It includes buses, trams, trains and even boats that are well-maintained and safe to use. Female travellers in Finland can expect to feel comfortable when using the public transportation, even during the late hours. The country also has a low crime rate overall, which contributes to the sense of security while using public transit. Despite this, as with any travel, practicing personal vigilance and taking basic precautions are always recommended.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Very low

Finland is generally an exceptionally safe and respectful country to visit. Street harassment is quite rare and most people keep respectful distances, valuing personal space. Nevertheless, maintaining a basic level of caution is always advised wherever you travel.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Very low

Finland is known to be an incredibly safe country. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing, bag snatching or minor robbery are quite rare. Being aware of your surroundings and taking common safety precautions should be enough to ensure a safe and secure visit.

Is Finland worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 34 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.9/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

3.7/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Helsinki, Solo travel

I tend to visit late as I live in the nearby city and the nightlife is better, and I generally feel safe and aren't concerned about being by myself even if it's in the middle of the night and it's less crowded.

Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Finland, Couple travel

Flying out from lamparante airport was cute there is a sandcastle building competition in the summer The transportation is lovely Finland is known for its lakes and Moomin! The locals were fun, super good at English, but comfortably speak Finnish when hanging out/partying

Posted: April 24, 2025
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Helsinki, Group travel

we went to helsinki with my friends on a ferry for one day. that was actually really fun! we went to see some free museums, national library, walked in city centre, went on small shopping in “normal” and “stockmann” and had dinner. we felt really safe there, walking alone with girls only. i really want to recommend y’all Leaf buffet. it is located in forum mall on 0 floor. so u basically pay 14€ per one person and u can have any amount of food u want. there was like 20 types of sushi, soup, some meat, drinks, salads, fruits and cake. recommend visiting helsinki!

Posted: April 21, 2025
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Finland, Solo travel

Last autumn I spent two months in finland! It was the best experience I could have had. I did volunteering work and loved every second of it:) i met the most lovely people and fell also in love with the country and the people:) Highly recommend

Posted: April 8, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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Vuokatti, Family travel

Activities kinda expensive, as I feel in Finland usually is. Went skiing and snowboarding. Also visited Superpark one day.(indoor activity park) There is also a spa/waterpark, which was nice option between outdoor activities, as the weather was freezing cold (over -20c degrees) Overall lovely ecperience, I just love Finnish winter, so magical 🩵❄️🏂

Posted: March 28, 2025
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Finland, Couple travel

We spent 2 weeks there We land in Helsinki. We took a night train to Rovianemi right away because it was already late in the season and we wanted to enjoy the last snow in the North as much as possible. (There are really confy and cabin are made for two) The city is dead at this time of the year (like most of the other cities in the North) Over there, it's simpler to land a car because it doesn't cost that much and there is not a lot of public transport. The landscapes are the same most if the time, and you have to make big distances. We visited the Sami center and did sled dog in Inari, cross country skiing and snow bike at Formiguères, and 2-3 hikes in different national parks. They are well indicated, but be careful, you can't do them all according to the season. Don't hesitate to ask at the information center ! We were supposed to stay 2 days at Oulu but there was not much to see in the city so we changed our mind and spend more time in Turku (many museums, a castle and cathedrals, restaurants, it's a real living city even when there are no tourists) Many airbnb have saunas, I really appreciate it ! Helsinki is full of gift shop. We didn't have the time to see the lakes in the East of the country.

Posted: March 3, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Finland, Group travel

Finland was a serene and beautiful nature experience. I was in the northern part. Perhaps a little cold in August, but what else could you expect from one of the most Northern countries on earth? Felt very safe throughout the day and night, camping was good as well.

Posted: February 11, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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Peace

Peace

Nigeria

Finland, Family travel

I felt very safe in Finland. I stayed at an Airbnb in Vaasa. You can visit the Vaasa Museum, it was really great. I used the train. From Helsinki to Vaasa had a sandwich. It was quite expensive for my budget

Posted: January 27, 2025
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Bear

Bear

United Kingdom

Finland, Solo travel

It is a very nice place and definitely worth traveling to. It is very safe, and the food feels so fresh. I always go home with packets of hot chocolate. I always visit Hesburger for fast food; it is so nice, and the ice cream is the best there too.

Posted: January 22, 2025
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Paraskevi

Paraskevi

Greece

Kouvola, Solo travel

The city isn't very big and although it doesn't have a lot of things to do, it is very safe. I went put multiple times during the night but not even once felt danger. The locals are also very friendly and more than willing to help.

Posted: December 10, 2024Experienced: October, 2024
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Is Finland safe for women?

Safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 143 local experiences

Crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 143 local experiences

Helsinki

I've lived in Helsinki now for fine years and I never experienced anything. I use regularly the pubblic transportation, especially the metro, which I take every day and I never have any problem. There might be some drunk people, but they don't usually harm anyone.

Posted: April 24, 2025
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Joensuu

Joensuu is a very calm and usual finnish town. We do have occasional crimes but the crime rate is not alarming and its very safe town. Me and my girlfriends feel safe to walk alone and sometimes drunk during the night too. Follow regular caution, but its overall very safe place.

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Isa

Isa

About Me

I live in Helsinki with my cat. I like to travel, go to concerts and get tattoos. I study in university of applied sciences currently. I like cooking and baking and exploring new places. Mostly been travelling in Europe but now going to head to Tokyo in October!

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Lejonka

Lejonka

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Hey beautiful people! My name is Lejonka, and i am currently studying in Finland. In the summer of 25 I am making a solo interrail trip through eastern Europe, and then I'm having a gap year 25-26 where I will be living in the autumn in the Netherlands (I am both Dutch and Finnish) and then traveling and volunteering in Africa and Iceland in the spring!

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Isa

Isa

Helsinki

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3 days

About me

I live in Helsinki with my cat. I like to travel, go to concerts and get tattoos. I study in university of applied sciences currently. I like cooking and baking and exploring new places. Mostly been travelling in Europe but now going to head to Tokyo in October!

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Minja

Minja

Vaasa

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3 days

About me

I’m a 23-year-old student from Finland! I’d describe myself as a good mix of fun and calm, not taking myself too seriously✨ I’m adventurous and love exploring new places and meeting new lovely people 💕

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Narmin

Narmin

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I'm 23 years old. I'm from Azerbaijan and currently volunteering as a teacher assistant in Latvia, Valmiera. My profession is social work.

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Safety in Finland