Is Finland safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Finland for solo female travelers?
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based on 41 experiences from female travelers
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North Karelia, Couple travel
Unfortunately I can not recommend any attractions, we only had time to stop at Petrozavodsk and visit a couple of cafes there (those were not very impressive). That was our second backpacking trip and we mostly enjoyed the beauty of the karelian nature. We climbed the mountain Vottovaara, and even spent one night on the top of it. Our trip lasted like 5 days, and we had our tent with us so we spent nothing on hotel, and the only food we had was either sublimates or snacks. I recommend it to everybody who wants to explore northern nature but don't want to go to Teriberka or sth like that. Karelia is very stony and monumental, it is also dangerous - there are woolfs, bears, swamps, but there is also a lot of berries and beautiful landscapes. If you dare, go!
Posted: October 26, 2025Finland, Solo travel
My overall experience made me want to come back again as I didn’t spend enough time in Helsinki. It is a very expensive city which is something that you should keep in mind. but overall the atmosphere was very nice, I did feel safe during the day although not so much during the night.
Posted: October 8, 2025Helsinki, Solo travel
100% safe. people get drunk at the evening but they aren't dangerous. they only stinks. super cold in winter. weather nice on summer, you can easily have a swim. food is expensive but affordable, have fun
Posted: August 25, 2025
Mwanaidi
Kenya
Tampere, Solo travel
I absolutely loved living and working in Tampere. Kind people. Lovely sights. Beautiful forests. Loved experiencing snow the first time. If you love nature, you will love this city for sure Got to see the Moomin museum. Got to go to visit Vapriiki museum. Lots to see and experience.
Posted: August 2, 2025Experienced: June, 2021
Isa
Switzerland
Akaslompolo, Couple travel
Very safe, especially for women. Fun in wintertime, best at -20°. Snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, winter hikes, reindeer on the roads, dog sledging, snow scooter and fat biking, sauna - a ton to do. Local food, especially reindeer, is tasty. Easy to get around even with public transport, KTT airport not far. Prices went up a bit since Corona.
Posted: July 13, 2025Experienced: December, 2024How safe is Finland for women?
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Oulu
All areas are safe and the streets are safe, I’ve never felt threatened in 10 years. Just be mindful with your drink in nightclubs and bars. Walking alone at night feels safe. Lots of police on weekends.
Posted: January 2, 2026
Johanna
Helsinki
Super safe! Finland in general is super safe. I never experienced anything. And also non of my friends have. People are very polite, keep their distance and are very quiet and calm. It’s their culture.
Posted: December 21, 2025Jyvaskyla
I think Jyväskylä is usually pretty safe and I haven’t had any bad experineces in here! Maybe at night time is not that safe and I have heard some bad experiences from other people but generally it is usually safe!
Posted: November 25, 2025Central Finland
Central Finland is a quite safe place to travel to. Most of the crime that occurs here happens in sertain type of settings for example if people have unresolved problems with each others. It is quite safe to live and explore Central Finland.
Posted: November 20, 2025
Sama
Lahti
Lahti is pretty safe both during night and daytime. It’s a small city close to Helsinki. Overall Finland is a safe country for women and solo travelers. I’ve never felt unsafe anywhere
Posted: November 13, 2025Safety in Finland
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Linh
Helsinki
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3 days
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Hi! I'm Linh from Vietnam and I live in Helsinki. I like cooking, baking, playing the piano, learning about cultures and the local cuisine when travelling. Would love to connect with you! 😊
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Chiara
Helsinki
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4 days
About me
I'm an Italian woman. I'm a quiet and nice person who loves meeting new people especially from different countries and I also like to travel, discover new cultures and learn new languages. Especially I love Japan, it's culture and language and I hope to visit it soon. I also love cooking, baking, watching movies, tv series and figure skating.
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