Is Bremen Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Bremen is generally a secure place to visit. Serious crime rate is low but like any other city, it's recommended to exercise basic precautions especially during late hours. Main tourist areas and public transportation are considered quite safe. It is good for solo female travelers but always remember to respect local customs and traditions to ensure a comfortable journey.

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2.2 /5

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Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Bremen is generally a safe city for solo female travelers, even at night. Like in any other city, common sense precautions should be taken, particularly during late-night hours. Busy areas are well-lit and frequented by people till late hours. However, some quiet residential districts may feel a bit uncomfortable due to less foot traffic. As always, it is advisable to stay in well-populated areas and avoid unlit or deserted routes.

Public transportation: Safe

Public transportation in Bremen, is quite reliable and generally safe. Buses and trams operate on a regular schedule and mostly in well-lit areas. Intercity and regional trains are also an excellent way to travel around. Nonetheless, as with any city, it's always recommended to be aware of your belongings and surroundings, especially during late-night hours or in less crowded stations. Public transportation staff and passenger behavior towards women travelers are largely seen as respectful.

Street harassment: Low

Bremen is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Street harassment instances are relatively low compared to other global cities. As always, caution should be exercised especially during late hours, but for most of the time, you'll find the people respectful and welcoming.

Petty crimes:Low

Bremen is relatively safe when it comes to petty crimes. However, as in any city, it is not completely free from such threats. Pickpocketing incidents do occur, especially in crowded areas and tourist spots. Therefore, it's important to always stay vigilant and mindful of your belongings. Violent crimes are rare, but taking general safety precautions, like not walking alone at night in quiet and poorly lit areas, is always advised. Overall, Bremen is quite safe if you exercise the usual precautions.

Tap water:Very safe

The tap water in Bremen is extremely safe. It is stringent checks before it channeled to households and it fully meets the guidelines put forward by the World Health Organization. Drinking tap water is not only safe, but environmentally friendly, limiting the wastage from plastic bottled water. It is also tested frequently for any harmful substances, and standards are very high.

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Overall rating

1.4 /5

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Rating summary

Things to do

2.2/5

Safety

2.2/5

Food

0.7/5

Budget-friendly

1.4/5

Local experiences

Bremen is a small cute city with some really cool places to discover. The Weser is running right through it so there is a lot to do if you like water. It's also very near to the Nordsee and therefore has a good connection to the sea. It's safe at night except for the main station but at night it can be dangerous when you are out alone

Posted: November 19, 2023
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I’m living in Bremen since October. When I came here I found a bit small the city, but with the pass of the time I have realised that the city is very beautiful. I will highlight this three spots, which are the most visited and also the most beautiful; - City center Square (Dom/Rathaus) -Böttcherstraße -Schnoor neighbourhood However, there are amazing plans to do and places to visit like: - walk through the Osterdeich / Schlachte 🤩 - rent a bike and go through the Bürguerpark, find the farm with Alpacas 🚲 - go to Viertel pubs to drink beer 🍻 - Kunst Halle, Focke, Universum 📚 - Am wall Bremen is quite calm. Maybe for me that I’m from Spain, sometimes I feel there is not to much ambience nor people in the streets. That everybody goes home early and there is no life. But, you also find the beauty in calm. 🖤

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