Is Germany Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Germany?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Very safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Germany safe to travel?
Based on 12 experiences
Dresden, Solo travel
I was surprised at how beautiful the city of Dresden is, very clean and safe compared to many cities in Germany. The architecture in the city center is more like French or Italian architecture, which is nothing short of amazing! The best coffeeshop in the city is called Oswaldz, located near the center and with incredibly delicious coffee. I also recommend eating at restaurants like Mama Mia, Shiki, but the price tag there is not cheap, rather than the usual restaurant level in Germany. Visit the suspension road in the city and see the city from above.
Posted: September 1, 2024
Lilou
France
Berlin, Solo travel
When I was in Berlin I felt safe, I meet so many good people who became my friends... It is really a big city so if don't have a bike , you will have to pay an average amount for public transport. It is a strange and astonishing city, don't miss it !
Posted: August 25, 2024Berlin, Solo travel
Berlin has beautiful parks and outdoor pools. I have also experienced the Balinese inspired sauna Vabali which was amazing. Biking in the parks when it’s dark felt unsafe, lots of drug dealers. Overall, the city is a mix of trashy charming places. It isn’t very well maintained nor cleaned, lots of trash on the ground.
Posted: August 20, 2024Berlin, Group travel
I stayed in the Sunflower Hostel very close to many clubs including Berghain. I felt safe in the dorm situation, despite the staff being disorganized and the lodgings not the cleanest. Walking around at night there were a surprising amount of catcallers, but no men that were specifically aggressive to me or my friends. The city isn’t the best lit, there are many dark streets. I felt safest walking around with others at night! That being said, people stay out clubbing until like 8 a.m., so there’s always people outside; it’s not desolate at night. A really great city for exploring queer culture with clubs, art, music. I really enjoyed exploring many cinemas. You can really eat cheap if you stick to little cafes and kiosks, but most everything is cash only, so I recommend bringing paper currency to an exchange because atms tend to have terrible exchange rates.
Posted: August 13, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
Kathrin
Austria
Hamburg, Solo travel
I felt most of the time safe. Around the trainstations in Hamburg it is not that safe. Especially at Hauptbahnhof. I liked the Bunker. There you can go up for free and have a beautiful view over the city. Additionally I was in "Naschcafé" which i can recommend. The food there is really good. Also "Falafelprinz" at Schanze. You can get there cheap Falafelwraps. If you like to go into a museum, you should try "Deichtorhallen" or "Kunst und Gewerbe". All in all, it was a really nice trip.
Posted: August 6, 2024Berlin, Group travel
We stayed at friends, which financially helps us a lot, the public transport is not that cheap as well as eating out, but on the other hand you can find really good streetfood. I feel quite safe, but I think it is as every bigger city, more dangerous – people in the streets might be addicted, which can cause some bad situations … but I do not have any
Posted: July 31, 2024
Lívia
Brazil
Berlin, Solo travel
berlin is a nice place to solo travel as a woman. I stayed at 2 different hostels (a&o and the Generator at Alexanderplatz) both were very comfortable and clean. I also met nice girls that stayed in the room with me. Safety is also a good point. I haven’t felt unsafe or uncomfortable at any situation, even going out at night and alone.
Posted: July 27, 2024
Katie
United Kingdom
Frankfurt, Group travel
Travelled here with a group of 6 (3 girls, 3 boys). The city centre was relatively safe with tourists and local police. We stayed near the train station (Frankfurt Hbf) which wasn’t a very safe atmosphere. A lot of unfriendly faces around and if I wasn’t travelling with my guy friends I would’ve felt very uncomfortable. Lots of drug activity, lots of staring (at us girls) and multiple times we were approached by dodgy men. Wouldn’t walk around the train station area alone. The city was a different experience entirely, felt safe and secure and would walk alone.
Posted: July 18, 2024Berlin, Solo travel
Berlin was my second couchsurfing experience and it was amazing! I don't speak German but the locals were really helpful, they mostly speak English. I felt safe with my host all the time, even in questionable parts of the city at night. The public transport is well structured and precise. The food wasn't really special for me, but it's not that expensive, so overall acceptable. You can find many free time activities, I recommend museums for the days and clubs for the nights.
Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
Dani
Norway
Germany, Solo travel
I was in Berlin and Hamburg for two weeks and they are very big cities and there is a lot to visit and learn. They are very active and international cities. you never get bored. There are areas where you can feel a little unsafe since there are many people on the streets and most of them are drunk or on drugs, but you can avoid them and stay away from that.
Posted: June 29, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Is Germany safe for women?
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Hanover
Germany in generally is quite safe. Places like Steintor and Hauptbahnhof have a bad reputation though. I would not worry too much about it, keep an eye on your stuff and act assertive, and you will be fine ;-)
Posted: September 13, 2024
Polina
Berlin
Berlin is a pretty safe place but such areas as Kreuzberg, Neuköln und F-shain are debatable. I live in a wealthy part of Berlin but we used to get our car robbed. So you don’t wanna go somewhere with a stranger
Posted: September 12, 2024Is Germany safe right now?
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Is Germany worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 12 experiences
Schwege, Solo travel
Nice little village near Glandorf. There's only bakery in Schwege but lovely!! So good fresh bread and other bakery things, not so expensove. And church is beautiful, and ofc also the landscape. Easy village to live and drive by bike. :)
Posted: September 6, 2024Experienced: July, 2022
Priyanshi
India
Cologne, Solo travel
Yes, it was a nice experience. I lived in Bonn, but I used to travel to Cologne. It was for a trip, and I visited the harbor bridge. It was already quite nice and had a lot of restaurants that matched my taste, so I very much loved the food. I really liked it, and I look forward to visiting it again officially. It was an unplanned trip because it was due to business. I had one more day, which I used to explore Cologne.
Posted: September 6, 2024Experienced: September, 2023Meet locals in Germany
Ena
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Hi, I’m solo traveling right now and I’m looking for a safe place to stay for a couple of nights🌸 I’m really social, flexible, easy to talk to and I like meeting new people! I come from a small town, I have four siblings ( I am the oldest) and we have two precious cats:) I’m new to this, so if you have any more questions please let me know🌟
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Kerstin
About Me
I am a happy little girl in an old body ;-)... no , joking. I love travelling, but also being in my cosy apartment. I love singing and dancing, but also reading books and hiking. I am a logical thinking technical engineer, but also a dreamer. So, what should i say... just try to connect ;-)) if I have got time maybe we see us and I can host you.
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Kerstin
Berlin
Can host for:
2 days
About me
I am a happy little girl in an old body ;-)... no , joking. I love travelling, but also being in my cosy apartment. I love singing and dancing, but also reading books and hiking. I am a logical thinking technical engineer, but also a dreamer. So, what should i say... just try to connect ;-)) if I have got time maybe we see us and I can host you.
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Franziska
Konstanz
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I’m a very open minded and easy going lady. I traveled with my husband by hitching and with the tent and of course by using Couchsurfing around the world. Traveling is my passion. I really like it to meet new people, get in touch with the culture and enjoy the magic of nature. Everyone will be always welcome at our home. At the moment I’m studying but soon I will finish my university. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
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Channing
About Me
I am sweet, patient, an experimentalist, explorer, a scholar, and much more! I have recently graduated with a MA in Psychology and chose to explore a little bit of the world before going back to school for a Ph.D. in Counseling. I believe experiences and the connections we make along the way are much more important than possessions. Whether we are sharing a meal, a deep conversation, or just a cup of coffee, I am all about making connections. I am naturally curious and love hearing stories from different walks of life—everyone has something unique to share I have always wanted to travel and believe it is a way of understanding the world and myself a little better. Whether it is exploring hidden gems in a bustling city or getting lost in nature, I am always up for an adventure. When I am not traveling, you can find me diving into a good non-fiction book (I enjoy reading about psychology, neuropsychological, spirituality, self-help, and more), experimenting in the kitchen, or working on my latest passion project. I am easygoing, respectful, and always willing to lend a hand—whether that is helping out with chores or just being a good listener. I am a yoga instructor, and used to instruct mindfulness and secular yoga to elementary and middle school children. I can share my knowledge about movement (physical fitness) and health! I am also a wonderful cook. I would say I am most knowledgeable about relationships and emotion. I am a passionate learner who enjoys diving into new topics, whether they are related to culture, history, science, or anything in between. I believe there is always something new to discover, and I am always eager to expand my knowledge through meaningful conversations and experiences. Whether it is discussing the latest book I am reading, exploring a new city, or simply learning from the people I meet, I am constantly asking questions, and am driven by curiosity and the desire to understand the world and myself better
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victoria
About Me
I am planning my first backpacking trip around Europe March 2024! It’s my golden birthday & I am planning to do most of the trip solo.
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