Is Germany Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Germany is generally a very safe destination for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low and local citizens are typically courteous and helpful. Public transportation, including trains and busses, is widely available and secure. Nevertheless, previously would be wise to respect general safety guidelines as in any other place, such as avoiding isolated areas late at night and being aware of your belongings. German people usually speak English, which makes communication easier. Remember, always trust your instincts.

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on 8 experiences

4.5 /5

Based on research and crime data

Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Germany, in general, has a high level of safety even at night. However, like any other urban areas in the world, some parts can be less secure than others. It's always prudent to stay aware of your surroundings, avoid less populated areas, and stick to well-lit lanes. German law enforcement is reliable and emergency services are responsive. Public transportation networks function well into the night and they are normally secure. If you're feeling uneasy, taxis are readily accessible and dependable.

Public transportation: Very safe

Public transportation in Germany is one of the safest, most efficient, and reliable in the world. Stations and vehicles are generally well-lit and security personnel are frequently present. Whether it's bus, tram, U-Bahn or S-Bahn, it is well-maintained and punctual. Especially in bigger cities like Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg, you can safely travel even at night. It is also common for women to travel alone. However, like anywhere, always maintain general safety awareness.

Street harassment: Low

Germany is generally a safe country for solo female travelers. The incidence of street harassment isn't commonplace, but it's always a good idea to stay alert just like you would in any other country. Most people uphold respect and personal space. Especially in urban areas, you can expect the majority of people to keep to themselves. However, be sure to familiarize yourself with the local customs and observe the behaviors and actions of the locals so you can navigate through the streets safely.

Petty crimes:Low

Germany is generally a safe country with a strong law enforcement presence. Petty crimes like pickpocketing or purse snatching are relatively low compared to other European countries. However, like any major city around the world, they can occur in crowded areas, tourist hotspots, or public transportation. So, while the risk isn't high, it's important to always stay vigilant and keep a close watch on your belongings.

Tap water:Very safe

German tap water is considered superior in quality and safe to drink. Across the country, tap water passes stringent quality controls, often surpassing international standards. It’s often filtered from a natural source and must adhere to EU Drinking Water Directive regulations. Always make sure to ask if it’s safe in a region or if it’s customary to order a glass of water in a restaurant. However, you can generally rely on German homes, hotels, and eateries to provide potable tap water.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 8 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.7/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5
Saadia

Saadia

France

Solo travel experience

I felt safe I recommend visiting not only one city Transport was easy to access, and the cities were walkable. I stayed in guest houses which were amazing, it felt like home at Lotte- The backpackers in Heidelberg. I am persco-vegetarian and it was easy for me to find options without meat. The overall trip was affordable.

Posted: November 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I traveled solo to Germany and I felt safe and comfortable. I walked around by myself, and got lost and everyone was wonderful and helpful. I got lost in München at 3 am walking back to my hotel from a food and beer tour and I felt safer walking back there than I did walking in many cities at home.

Posted: April 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Itinerary: Lindau (2 nights) Salzburg (2 nights) Regensburg (2 nights) Munich (2 nights) Safety: I've solo traveled in Germany and I felt safer everywhere in Germany than I do in most U.S. cities. Recommendations: Munich is really nice, beer and food everywhere.

Posted: September 25, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Itinerary: 3 days in Munich 2 days in Leipzig 3 days in Berlin 1 day in Cologne Safety: I felt incredibly safe. Recommendations: Munich is a really nice city and has a lot of interesting places. It is a really old and traditional town.

Posted: September 25, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Itinerary: 4 days in Berlin 3 days in Munich Safety: I felt safe all the time Recommendations: Berlin is a really cool city, but the history is one of my favourite parts about it. I absolutely loved it

Posted: September 25, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Itinerary: Day 1: Frankfurt Day 2 & 3: Munich Day 4: Berlin Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Berlin is a multi cultural city with pretty much everything, and the people tend to be super friendly.

Posted: September 25, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Group travel experience

Itinerary: I loved the city of cologne, I went to the cathedral, I ate that traditional food made with delicious pork and cabbage. I stayed there for 5 days❤️ Things to do: I visited the cathedral, the bay where the chocolate museum is located, and the pubs with the best beers Safety: Super safe, I didn't feel unsafe at any time Budget: I didn't find it expensive, just the water I paid 5€ for a 500 ml bottle loool But otherwise it was more or less the same price as Lisbon. Accommodation: We hooked up an Airbnb, it was about €50 per person, we were 8 people.

Posted: June 22, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Local experiences

I lived in Germany for 2 years, the country is super safe during the day and night, and the best way to travel around the country is with the DB train, FlixBus, or a shared car (Blablacar). Berlin is super busy, it's not dangerous but just be careful on the eastern side of the city in the evenings.

Posted: April 15, 2023
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Meet locals in Germany

Kat

Kat

Speaking

About Me

I took a year of to travel and I try to use that year in the best way possible to explore the world

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States

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Anna

Anna

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Hi I'm Anna and 18 years old. I love reading and learning about new countries. I also have an own bookblog, were I share my love for books 😊

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇹🇷 Turkey

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Johanna

Johanna

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About Me

Hi, I am unsure what to write here 🦥🙈 I failed connecting my instagram @jojomibo 🍹

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Stay with locals in Germany

Kat

Kat

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

I took a year of to travel and I try to use that year in the best way possible to explore the world

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States

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Nafisa

Nafisa

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I’m Nafisa from Indonesia and I LOVE travelling. I lovee seeing sunsets, going on walking tours, sightseeing, taking lots of pictures, meeting new people, getting to know new cultures, going to museums and admiring pretty skies / buildings. My friends know me as being super bubbly and lively! So excited to travel and meet new people here!! 🤗❤️

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇹🇷 Turkey

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PIWAYI

PIWAYI

Speaking

You can stay for:

7 days

About me

She/her. I enjoy mingling with people from different countries. I aspire to be a polyglot. I work in Clinical trials, human body is a mystery

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇼 Botswana, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, 🇿🇲 Zambia, 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein, 🇫🇷 France

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Upcoming visitors to Germany

Meitong

Meitong

About Me

Hello, My name is Meitong and I’m a Chinese girl living in New York. I love solo traveling, learning different languages, and meeting people from all backgrounds! I will be in Berlin from Dec 8-12 and I’m into EDM/House/Trance scene. Let me know if you are interested in grabbing coffee or going out together!

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Vinciane

Vinciane

Speaking

About Me

Hey! I'm a young adult dreaming to discover the world and it's cultures. Currently I'm taking a sabbatical, in January I'll leave for my first solo (international) trip to Norway, which I'm dreaming to visit since a very long time. I'll do the whole trip by train. I love to meet new people and exchange with them, maybe we'll meet each other somewhere around the globe?

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇦🇹 Austria

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Alma

Alma

Speaking

About Me

My name is Alma and i am a student at University of Padova, Italy. I like traveling, exploring new places and learning cultures. In love with 🎾🎨🏞️✈️💃. I am from Serbia but i lived in Turkey for 5 years and now i live in Italy. I've got big experience on coachsurfing application hosting many people and now i would like to try something different and safe. Hope to meet you and share interesting stories.

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Local discussions

Solo travelIs it safe to be in Berlin alone at 3am?

Hi! I’m planning a trip to Berlin this September and it may be convenient for me to arrive with some late bus/train. Someone could tell me if it is safe to be in Berlin alone around 3 am till morning?

Posted: August 16, 2023
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TravelWhat are some cool, unique, non-touristy places to eat and drink in Berlin, Munich, and Hallstatt?

Visiting Berlin, Munich & Hallstatt for my birthday next week. Any cool, unique, non-tourist must-do places for good food & cocktails?

Posted: August 15, 2023
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Solo travelIs Berlin safe for solo travelers? How is the nightlife?

I’m planning on going to Berlin over the weekend to explore the city and also the nightlife. Is Berlin safe for Solo travelers? How is the nightlife? Something I should look out for?

Posted: August 13, 2023
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Solo travelHello everyone! I am going to spend 2 full days (so 1 night) in Berlin on my own after a trip with friends as a little treat to myself.

Hello everyone! I am going to spend 2 full days (so 1 night) in Berlin on my own after a trip with friends as a little treat to myself. I haven’t really done a proper city break alone before, please do give me suggestions on someday and nighttime activities to keep myself occupied - I don’t necessarily want to just sit in my airbnb in the evening. I love wandering around galleries, bookshops, v...

Posted: June 24, 2023
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Solo travelWhere should I stay and what should I do in Munich at the start of December?

I am planning to go to Munich at the start of December and was looking for some advice. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to stay or things to do?

Posted: June 23, 2023
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Safety in Germany