Is Freiburg im Breisgau safe for solo female travelers?

Freiburg im Breisgau, is highly safe and friendly for solo female travelers. Being a small university town, it fosters a sense of community and has low crime rates. As with any travel destination, exercise the usual caution particularly at night or in less populated areas. Overall, local laws are strictly enforced, and citizens are typically respectful and welcoming. The legal system and local police are highly efficient in event of an unlikely mishap.

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How safe is Freiburg im Breisgau for solo female travelers?

Marguerite

Marguerite

France

Solo travel

This little city was really charming. I really liked the market and the heart warming cakes. I’ve been welcomed freely by a woman thanks to “Couchsurfing” who was used to travel alone too. I was surprised by her big heart. We talked a lot that night, she gave me confidence with only few words. She prepared me food in advance and offered me a lunch for the next day (even if I was leaving this exact day). She even payed the drink… her kindness was melting my heart. I asked her why did she do all those things for me, and she answered “If only you could know what people gave to me, I have to return the favour.”

Posted: October 28, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt very welcomed by the sister that hosted me, that became a friend. I loved the forest all around and that is very accessible with public transportation. I really had great time. The market around the cathedral is lovely and you can find local interesting products. There is awareness about gluten free needs in most places I have had food and I found people lovely, relaxed and friendly.

Posted: January 17, 2025Experienced: September, 2023
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How safe is Freiburg im Breisgau for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 43 local experiences

Local crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 43 local experiences

One of the safest cuties in Germany. Very friendly and welcoming . Most young people can speak other languages including English and French. In summer we have the best weather. Nature surrounds the city.

Posted: November 9, 2025
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I’ve been living there for more than eight years, and I usually feel very safe during daytime and at night it’s pretty easy as well. You can rent bikes which i prefer during nighttime for transport, but taking the tram should be alright as well.

Posted: September 12, 2025
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Greta

Greta

Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the South of Germany, is generally a very safe city. during the day, I feel safe walking everywhere, during night it's perfectly possible to walk home alone, if you stick to the streets with light (almost every street has street lights)

Posted: August 4, 2025
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Leoa

Leoa

Freiburg is one of the safest places I know. Creepy people are everywhere, but here is a lot of alternative, left and conscious and very aware people. You could ask people to support you everywhere. On parties or alternative places you most of the time have an awareness team.

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Personally I never experienced any problems with harassment in Freiburg. Even walking home late at night or taking public transport late at night never felt like a problem. As a woman I am maybe a bit more careful but Freiburg always felt like one of the safer cities to me, especially because of the large group of students living there.

Posted: June 29, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Freiburg im Breisgau

Greta

Greta

Freiburg im Breisgau

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I am Greta. I live in Germany and study Special Education. In my free time I like to do creative things like crafting, doing poetry or crochet. I also love to be in nature. I try to spend as much time as possible there. And I love to travel, that’s why I am using this application. I would say that I am an open minded person. I am interested in other cultures and lifestyles. If you want to come to Freiburg, don’t hesitate to ask me for tips or a sleeping place! 🤗🌞✨

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Lisa

Lisa

Freiburg im Breisgau

Can host for:

5 days

About me

Hi I‘m Lisa, 18 years old and about to do Work and Travel in Canada, starting in Vancouver I would love to be in contact with other travelers or locals, getting secret advices where to get the best food, views or safe spaces to sleep Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my hometown :)

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Expats in Freiburg im Breisgau

Sonja

Sonja

Freiburg im Breisgau

About me

Hi everyone, I’m Sonja, originally from Switzerland but currently living in Germany to train as a physiotherapist. I love to travel, but I don’t always find someone to join me, so I’m ready to give solo traveling a chance :) I’m quite active and always up for trying new things. Even though I’m a bit introverted, I’m really looking forward to meeting new people and making connections ☀️

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Serena

Serena

Freiburg im Breisgau

About me

I’m Serena, moving around and traveling all the time :) I have been moving around for quite a while now and atm I’m studying Political Sciences in Germany. I love to create deep relationship and meet nice people while traveling. My main interests are being in sun, eating good food and swimming in the Mediterranean ehehe. Looking forward to meet you!

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