Is Hamburg Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Hamburg is generally safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is relatively low and the locals are friendly and helpful. However, it is always advisable to stay vigilant, especially during the late hours and in less busy places. Stick to well-lit areas, keep an eye on your belongings, and do not share your travel plans or accommodation details openly. Public transportation is reliable, convenient, and safe. Make sure to use licensed taxi services if needed. Overall, with standard precautions, you can enjoy a pleasant and safe trip.

Safety rating

4 /5

Based on 15 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4 /5

Based on 86 experiences from local women

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How safe is Hamburg?

Safety at night:Safe

Hamburg, generally provides a secure atmosphere, particularly in well-populated city areas. A large network of well-maintained, well-lit streets, combined with an efficient public transportation system, contributes to nighttime safety. While incidents of crime are not unheard of, they are relatively uncommon. However, as with any large city, there are some areas you would be advised to avoid at night. Always be aware of your surroundings and use common sense, especially when walking alone.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Hamburg, is a popular option among residents and visitors alike. It is generally considered to be safe for solo female travelers. Trains and buses are clean, frequent, and operate with strict timetables. Traveling late at night might be a little less comfortable due to fewer passengers and reduced frequency of services. However, isolated incidents can occur, as in any major city, so it's important to maintain situational awareness, especially during off-peak times.

Street harassment:Low

Hamburg is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. While occasional incidents of street harassment could occur, as they could in any large city, they are not very common. Local authorities are responsive to such issues and public safety is well maintained. However, it's still crucial to exercise standard precautions, stay in well-lit, populated areas, and avoid late-night solitary walks especially in unfamiliar areas.

Petty crimes:Low

Hamburg, generally enjoys a low level of petty crimes. However, like any large city, it is advisable to stay alert and take basic security precautions. The most common forms of petty crime in Hamburg include pickpocketing or minor theft, particularly in crowded places like public transportation or touristic points. It's always a good practice to keep your belongings secure and not leave your personal items unattended.

Is Hamburg worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 15 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

4/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.2/5

Group travel

Hamburg is a beatiful City I can always eecommend going there. But I would recommend not going outside by yourself at night especially in the areas around the Hbf. The most fun thing we did was going into a local jazz club it was amazing. Hamburg can be a bit more expensive especially if you want to try some of the restaurants there with really great cusuines or when you go second hand shopping which Hamburg has alot of. Traveling around the city is really easy with the Germany Ticket.

Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: March, 2025

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Family travel

I felt safe, i just had to watch out on the streets with clubs. I would recommend going to Kunsthalle museum and if you like going out then Reeperbahn. My restaurant recommendation is block house. I stayed at my sister’s so she drove me around but there is local bus and a train.

Posted: January 1, 2025

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Family travel

We were in Hamburg. The city has many activities. Like take a boat trip. I was at the musical "Harry Potter and the cursed chıld". The city library is huge. In the basement, used/old books, audio books, films and games are sold at a reasonable price.

Posted: December 30, 2024Experienced: July, 2024

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Kathrin

Austria

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, 2024

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Solo travel

Discovering Hamburg for the first time. It is an atypical city, very interesting with several aspects. I really enjoyed walking along the river and taking the public boat that allows you to discover the city. The architecture of the city as well as its monuments and churches are magnificent. I recommend spending at least 2 days there and if you are lucky with beautiful sunshine. Concerning the food, you absolutely have to try a fish sandwich on the port. On the other hand, it is a city that can be dangerous for a girl alone. Especially the area next to the station.

Posted: June 12, 2024Experienced: May, 2024

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Is Hamburg safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 86 local experiences

Crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 86 local experiences

Anna

Hamburg is very Safe but of course as women we all have the same fears and the safety measures for at night or when being alone should be the same everywhere. Cause Men …. But Germany is very safe :)

Posted: May 11, 2025

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