Is Helsinki Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Helsinki?
Safety at night:Very safe
Public transportation:Very safe
Street harassment:Very low
Petty crimes:Very low
Is Helsinki worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 17 experiences from female travelers
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Duma
Indonesia
Solo travel
Helsinki is totaly safe and easy to connect. Also the public transportation is connecting, bus, metro, train. I had a lovely experience visit museum, market and sauna. Sauna one of the local things do almost every day
Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: October, 2018Group travel
When I arrived Helsinki this time it’s so cold but all of people has good energy, beautiful smile. I love it Helsinki. I felt I’m in my hometown. Everything was perfect. (Food, people, hostel..) different atmosphere.
Posted: July 25, 2024Solo travel
I felt extremely safe during my trip. The city and public transportation are well organized. I really enjoyed mu time there. However, the city was quite pricey comparing to other european cities. I stayed at a hostel for like 8 days and it was comfortable as well but if you have the budget I would recommend staying at a hotel or an airbnb.
Posted: May 22, 2024Solo travel
Helsinki and Finland in general is a totally safe place to visit alone as a woman. I had no problems at all and it is one of the safest places I have ever been to. It is a very expensive city and Finland in general as well. The cheapest cup of coffee can cost you around 5/6 euros and an average meal can go around 25/30 euros per dish. I recommend you to visit helsinki's public library which is very very interesting to discover and it also has an affordable cafe and buffet (13 euros)
Posted: April 7, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
Bisan
Israel
Solo travel
I had a great time, it was my first solo trip and I really enjoyed it. I felt safe all the time. Finnish people are so welcoming and kind. The food was good, transportation is cheap (in general Helsinki isn’t that expensive).
Posted: February 26, 2024Experienced: April, 2023Solo travel
A very beautiful, interesting and safe city. The people are quite reserved but very respectful and speak English very very well. This is a lot to do and see (like museums, sightseeing, concerts and parties).
Posted: November 3, 2023Experienced: August, 2023Solo travel
Beautiful city, would love to visit in summer, as it was very cold in February, and there was therefore not much to do at the time. There are boat trips to several islands, which is good fun, and interesting, but again very cold and icy, so you need to come prepared!
Posted: August 5, 2023Solo travel
I went to Helsinki on vacation last year and I really enjoyed it there. I would definitely recommend a day trip to Tallinn, as it's very easy to get there by ferry (I think the trip takes about 2 hours). My favorite thing to do in Helsinki was using the saunas. Overall, I had a great time there and felt very safe.
Posted: July 27, 2023
Angeliki
Greece
Solo travel
I have been to Helsinki twice, for a week each time. Winter and late autumn. The weather was a bit cold of course but nothing too bad. I love this city for its simplicity, calmness and scandi style! Also for the museums and food. I visited Kiasma, the national Finnish museum (this is a must!), the design museum and the art museum, all were great! Also don't miss the old food market. If you like hiking, I definitely recommend Nuuksio national park. I spent a whole day there and made some great memories!
Posted: July 16, 2023Experienced: October, 2022Solo travel
I took my solo trip to Helsinki last summer. I love this city. It's peaceful, safe, and easy to navigate. As an English speaker, I found that it's easy for me to communicate and travel. I recommend the salmon soup, I love it.
Posted: April 23, 2023Is Helsinki safe for women?
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Based on 40 local experiences
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Based on 40 local experiences
Inés
Helsinki is safe for women, especially if you stay in central areas. There are some creeps at night, but rarely anything to worry about. Crime rate is pretty low and Finland is overall safe for travelers!
Posted: March 17, 2025
Säihke
Generally really safe. Have not experienced or witnessed any crimes or unsafe situations other than the occasional encounters with people under the influence which are easy to avoid. Very uncommon in the majority of Helsinki
Posted: March 14, 2025Meet locals in Helsinki
Stella
About Me
Moikka! I am Stella, a mexican living in Finland since 2020. I just discovered the existence of this app!. I was quite active in Couchsurfing but my last travel encounters with people (men) over there was terrible and overwhelming, so I am happy that this app exists!. I am into feminism 🪻💜, books 📚, DIY, Knitting and crocheting 🧶🪡🧵 Upcycling and a bunch of other activities. My native language is Spanish and I am fluent in English, currently I speak in a basic level finnish and Swedish (muuminsvenska).
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Katariina
About Me
Hello! I’m from central Finland and have lived in Helsinki for 4 years. I love nature, skiing, dancing, hiking and theatre. I’d describe myself emphatic, genuine and bubbly.
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Katariina
Helsinki
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello! I’m from central Finland and have lived in Helsinki for 4 years. I love nature, skiing, dancing, hiking and theatre. I’d describe myself emphatic, genuine and bubbly.
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Chiara
Helsinki
Can host for:
3 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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Andrea
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Hi! I’m Andrea from Hong Kong and I’m doing a solo trip across the Schengen Area in April. I like to experience new countries through locals so I’d love it if there are some hospitable people out there who could host me! I’m down for city breaks, countryside outings and anything in between. I am clean, easygoing and have been co-housing for years so I am a respectful housemate. I look forward to meeting you! :)
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Jade
About Me
I'm a student who loves traveling on a budget and making new friends from all over the world!! I love meeting new people and learning about their culture. I'm planning an interrail trip through Europe in June!
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