Is Jena safe for solo female travelers?

Jena is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. The crime rates against tourists are relatively low, and locals are usually friendly and helpful. However, as in any destination, you should remain vigilant, especially during the evenings and in less crowded places. It's important to stay in populated areas, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep your belongings secure. Carry only necessary items and leave your passport, large amounts of money, or other valuables in a safe at your accommodation. Overall, using common sense and employing basic safety precautions should make your stay in Jena enjoyable.

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How safe is Jena for solo female travelers?

How safe is Jena for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Local crime index

1.1 /5

Based on 14 local experiences

Ecenaz

Ecenaz

I’ve been living in Jena for the past four months, and it’s a small but lively university town. I’ve walked home very late at night many times and have always felt completely safe here—never experienced any trouble at all.

Posted: December 11, 2025
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Nayeli

Nayeli

Jena is a safe city, because it is not that big at all. Sadly as a women especially in the dark it is always better to be careful and to pay attention. But in general I mostly feel safe, when I am outside.

Posted: August 1, 2025
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It's quite a safe city. There's lots of students living there so you'll never be truly alone when it's dark, especially when you're downtown. If you're a bit further away from the city centre you're more likely to be by yourself after dark which can be a bit frightening, especially when you're by yourself.

Posted: June 22, 2025
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Jena is a city full of young students. The majority are students, that’s why city is quite safe. You can walk around the city at anytime, and alone. There’s only one place someone should be a bit more careful walking in the evening & night: it’s called “Lobeda”.

Posted: March 29, 2025
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Jena is about as safe as any standard place in Germany. You should always be aware of your surroundings, but in over 5 years living there I never had any real safety issues. Some areas like Winzerla and Lobeda are a bit more dangerous, but overall it‘s safe.

Posted: March 24, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Jena

Ecenaz

Ecenaz

Jena

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3 days

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Heyoo, I’m Ece a master’s student in Jena, Germany. I love adventure and travelling is the best way to find it. My natural habitat? Somewhere between a pub stool, a tent beneath the stars and uni campus. Let’s meet, share stories, and make new adventures together.

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Tamara

Tamara

Jena

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4 days

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flowing through life by embracing every chapter of it☀️ slovak girl living in Germany psychology student travel-enthusiast💕

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Expats in Jena

Tamara

Tamara

Jena

About me

flowing through life by embracing every chapter of it☀️ slovak girl living in Germany psychology student travel-enthusiast💕

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Kateřina

Kateřina

Jena

About me

Hey! I’m Kati and I come from the Czech Republic but currently living and studying in Germany! I love getting to know new cultures, languages, people and places which is also the reason why I decided to live abroad🌞Besides travelling and dancing (now mostly lindy hop to swing music) organising cultural events is my great passion💃🏼 In my free time I also like going to the theater, exploring new cafés or crocheting:) I am looking forward to get to know new people and share with them some travel tips🌏

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