Is Leipzig Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Leipzig is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any urban area, it's important to remain aware of your surroundings, especially at night or in less crowded areas. However, with a well-lit city center, friendly locals, and good public transportation options, Leipzig offers a secure environment. Violent crime is rare, but pickpocketing may occur, particularly in tourist-heavy spots and public transport. For emergencies, local authorities and police are usually efficient and helpful.

Safety rating

3.7 /5

Based on 3 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4 /5

Based on 40 experiences from local women

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How safe is Leipzig?

Safety at night:Safe

Leipzig is generally quite a safe city in Germany. While it's important to remain vigilant as in any global city, especially at night, the common areas are usually well-lit and populated. The public transportation, including trams and buses, runs regularly and is reliable. However, always be cautious and avoid poorly lit and deserted areas at night. It's always recommendable to stay on main roads and in areas where there are people around for your safety and peace of mind. As a solo woman traveler, you should feel fairly comfortable navigating the city. Leipzig's crime rates are lower than in other major German cities, but that doesn't mean you should let your guard down completely. Stick to well-traveled streets, stay aware of your surroundings, and avoid displaying expensive items in public.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Leipzig is considered to be quite safe. Crucial to this safety is the reliability and punctuality of the trams and buses operating throughout the city. Night buses are also available for late-night travels. However, as in any city, it's still recommended to remain vigilant at all times, especially during late-night travels.

Street harassment:Low

Leipzig is considered one of the safer cities in the country. Its cosmopolitan nature and local respect for personal space has led to a comparatively lower level of street harassment. While occasional incidents may occur, as they would in any large city, they are not common and most women report feeling safe when out and about. Always keep in mind that it is important to stay aware of your surroundings and exercise standard precautions, especially after dark.

Petty crimes:Low

Leipzig generally has a low rate of petty crimes. As a traveler, you may occasionally come across pickpocketing or purse snatching incidents, often in crowded places. However, these incidents are not common and the city is commendably safe and regulated. As always, maintaining vigilance and practicing common safety measures can further mitigate the risk. Remember, while it is a calm city, awareness of your surroundings is always beneficial.

Is Leipzig worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.9 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

2.6/5

Safety

3.7/5

Food

2.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.9/5

Solo travel

Leipzig is a lovely city, with a culture and alternative people. If you visit Leipzig i can recommend the Kulki and the Cossi - two beautiful lakes! Also don’t miss the food hotspots like Karl-Heine or Karl-Liebknecht Street! :)

Posted: February 12, 2025

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Valeria

Germany

Solo travel

Good overall, just stayed there some hours honestly. Not so good ice cream but great people. Also beautiful buildings and would definitely recommend visiting the mall on the middle of the city, it has many MANY internationl shop's. Just loved it!

Posted: September 3, 2024Experienced: July, 2024

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Ashley

United States

Group travel

I was in Leipzig to learn German. I didn’t work as hard as I needed to, but I recommend Leipzig. It’s pretty, calm, has awesome food, and has a lovely opera house. I would like to go back to Germany.

Posted: February 13, 2024Experienced: July, 2008

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Is Leipzig safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 40 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 40 local experiences

It's pretty safe. I wouldn't go out completely ignoring the possibility of danger from strangers. And you sadly don't get around the danger or harassment targeted at female presenting people like cat calling but also being followed at night. Like, I know a bunch of women, to whom shit that was scary happened but where they got lucky and were able to get out of the situation before it got physical. That doesn't mean that the psychological damage that caused is to be neglected and "not real". Many years ago there were a bunch of criminal issues in and around the "Eisenbahnstraße". It was in fact one of the most dangerous streets in Germany, but they did a lot to fix the issue and you don't really hear that much from that area anymore and also having been there a bunch, it also doesn't appear that unsafe. To conclude, in comparison to other German cities I do believe it to be relatively safe, where you can go outside at night and move around on your own. However I would still keep my eyes and ears on my surroundings, to be able to react fairly quickly to what's happening around, atleast at night. Tldr: relatively safe, but men do still exist and will be men and therefore sometimes spoil you having a good time (This is obv just one persons opinion and your experience might be very different to mine)

Posted: August 24, 2025

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