based on 42 experiences from female travelers
Marjuska
Slovenia
I was there with school with Erasmus and it was a great experience I loved it my host was amazing and I still keep contact with her. I want to go to Finland again to experience more and take my mom to Lapland.
Posted: March 3, 2026вероника
Russia
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...
Posted: October 26, 2025My 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, 2025Based on 206 reports
Based on 206 reports
Angelina
Definitely very safe! I never feel scared walking around alone in the daytime or night although there are often drunkies or drug users who are best to avoid. Outside of helsinki in espoo and vantaa id definitely be slightly more careful in
Posted: April 2, 2026Anastasiia
I can walk in the night freely and nobody will worry me. I live in Pasila and here is a lot of strange people (drunk or drug) but they don't disturb other people. In general Helsinki is a safe place, include for women
Posted: March 24, 2026Anastasiia
I can walk in the night freely and nobody will worry me. I live in Pasila and here is a lot of strange people (drunk or drug) but they don't disturb other people. In general Helsinki is a safe place, include for women
Posted: March 24, 2026Timna
Turku
1 day
hey, I love to travel and would love to do it more solo. I am currently still studying but graduating soon and would to love to go exploring again! I speak finnish and english, some german and swedish. Little french and I am always trying to learn more, especially random phrases in random languages!
Linh
Helsinki
3 days
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! 😊