Based on 12 experiences
Dani (28)
Norway
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, 2024I was travelling alone multiple time even tho I have a boyfriend whom I also love to travel with. I travelled alone to Europe, mostly Germany, staying in hostels &friends places and I was feeling safe all the time. I never had any difficulties or conflicts. I don't like to worry to much instead of having a great time but also I am aware of the potential dangers and I am being careful (don't hitch hike alone:)) I was using flixbus (also during night to skip paying accomodation:)) also Regio jet train and normal flights of course. I could recommend to visit famous galleries &try every food possible & be open minded also coushsurfing events/meet ups could be amazing. I have a good friend from couchsurfing meet up. +In Praga I could really recommend Travel&joy Backpackers hostel. Cool location, services, stuff.
Posted: May 28, 2024Experienced: October, 2023I've travelled a lot in my life, and felt welcomed at many places, but Germany is one of those places that make me feel welcomed the most. Of course, it is necessary to keep your common sense and be aware of strangers (because dangerous people are everywhere), but most of people you meet is very nice. As for the transportation, you can buy a monthly ticket called Deutschlandtricket. It costs €49 and applies on all types of public transport, except long-distance transport (ICE, EC or AG trains). It provides you of unlimited amount of travels, which can save you a lot of money! Food is of great quality (comparing to eastern Europe).
Posted: February 10, 2024Experienced: January, 2024Sheeda
Malaysia
Safe, friendly people and clean..I really enjoyed travelling there.. I have a few different opinions. Firstly most are always amazed by the Sky Scrapers firstly. As I am very centrally located I can walk to town - the easy distance between areas by train. Westend to town just 1 stop. Each area has its own different appeal. Bergersstrasse is full of restaurants, clothing stores and just friendly people. Leipzigerstrasse very busy and popular street more for grocery shopping with organic stores, health shops and clothing stores, surrounded by different restaurants in the area as well. I think the food most surprises people. The dull greens and potatoes you think you will find on every corner surprisingly is filled with different experiences throughout the city, from amazing sushi, doner / falafel to indian, fresh and vegan. Germans are very into vegan. Most restaurants have at least one vegan meal on their menu. So food is a definite YES!!! Frankfurt is not your typical city in Europe as it was bombed during the war and most of those beautiful building are surrounded by newer versions so you don't feel like you walking down history lane, or the same feeling as you get in Paris by the architecture from before WWII.
Posted: January 7, 2024Saadia
France
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, 2023I traveled alone to Germany and felt safe and comfortable. I walked by myself, got lost, and everyone was wonderful and helpful. I got lost in Munich at 3 in the morning, returning to my hotel from a food and beer tour, and I felt safer going back there than walking around many cities in my home country.
Posted: April 15, 2023Travel Itinerary: Lindau (2 nights) Salzburg (2 nights) Regensburg (2 nights) Munich (2 nights) Safety: I travelled alone in Germany and I felt safer everywhere in Germany than I do in most cities in the USA. Recommendations: Munich is really nice, beer and food at every corner.
Posted: September 25, 2022Travel plan: 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 it has many interesting places. It is a really old and traditional city.
Posted: September 25, 2022Travel plan: 4 days in Berlin 3 days in Munich Safety: I felt safe the whole time Recommendations: Berlin is a really cool city, but the history is one of my favorite aspects of this place. I really liked it.
Posted: September 25, 2022Travel plan: Day 1: Frankfurt Day 2 and 3: Munich Day 4: Berlin Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Berlin is a multicultural city that offers pretty much everything, and people are usually very friendly.
Posted: September 25, 2022Based on 8 experiences
Based on 8 experiences
Marlene
Germany is a fairly safe place. Of course, like in any other place, as a woman you will sometimes encounter men who don't want to respect someone else's boundaries. But if you ever do feel uncomfortable you can always ask for help and when in need contact authorities. Overall, there are very few situations like that and even at night it's usually no problem to be out on your own.
Posted: July 23, 2024Jessica
I've lived in Germany all my life, and have often visited bigger cities like Hamburg or Berlin. What I can safely say is that Germany is relatively safe. I live in Jena, and generally I don't have to worry about my safety, no matter the time of day and no matter if I travel alone. It's similar for most places over Germany, the exception being the metropolis cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich), these are comparable to places like New York. So generally you can feel safe, but you should be street smart when visiting big cities.
Posted: July 23, 2024Kerstin
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.
Annbritt
Hi, I am Annbritt, 20 years old, from Germany. I aspire to travel the world and meet likeminded people on the way.
Kerstin
Berlin
2 days
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.
Franziska
Wiesbaden
3 days
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.
christine
hiiiiii my name is christine, I am 19 and want to start travelling:-) I love art, reading, cooking, crocheting&sewing, I am more an introvert than extravert but I love meeting new people. Besides, I am classical musician, i play the violin for 12 years and i finished music highschool, now i am in academy of fine arts in warsaw (scenography). i like drawing and painting and I am a bigggg fan of old animation and illustration! my ig @siostradwa
Barbs
I’m Barbs I’m a creative based in LA. I’ve always loved traveling but will be doing my first big solo trip this year. I’m pretty open while traveling from museums to parties, down to do it all. Excited to meet new friends in new cities!