Is Osnabruck Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Osnabruck fosters a safe environment for solo female travellers. The locals are welcoming and there are always plenty of safe public transport options. It has a low crime rate, and the authorities maintain high standards of control. It's recommendable to follow standard precautions like keeping an eye on personal belongings and avoid traveling to isolated areas alone at night.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.6 /5

Based on 5 experiences from local women

Osnabruck is currently ranked #9 safest place in Germany for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Osnabruck?

Safety at night:Safe

Osnabruck is generally considered safe even at night. However, like any other urban area, it's always a good idea to avoid less frequented areas and maintain vigilance, especially during late hours. The city is well-lit and public transportation is usually reliable. However, rare isolated incidents could occur, as they may in any city in the world. Most locals are helpful and law enforcement response is reliable.

Public transportation:Very safe

In Osnabruck, public transportation is highly reliable and safe. The buses and trams are well-maintained and they run on time. The stations are usually teeming with people and security presence is quite common. There's also a good network of night buses for late-night travelers. However, like any place, it's always advisable to stay alert and keep your personal belongings close to you.

Street harassment:Low

Osnabruck is generally a safe place for solo female travelers. Most locals are respectful and it is quite rare to experience street harassment. Nevertheless, it is always advisable to practice normal precautions and stay alert to your surroundings.

Petty crimes:Moderate

Osnabruck, like many parts of Germany, is generally safe. However, some petty crime such as pick-pocketing, purse snatching or theft from parked cars can occur, particularly in crowded places or tourist areas. Always exercise caution and keep an eye on your belongings.

Is Osnabruck worth visiting?

Solo travel

My experience in Osnabrück eas amazing. I found a really lovely host via Be Welcome who even gave me her bike to use! I had a wonderful time in this small cute city. Everything is reachable by bus or bike or even foot. Roses and lavender were blooming and the people were friendly. I felt very safe, even on the main roads and city centre at night.

Posted: September 24, 2023

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Is Osnabruck safe for women?

Safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Crime index

1 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Esra

Germany is one of the safest countries in Europe. I usually travel at night. I have never had any problems so far. Since Osnabruck is a small town, the possibility of such things happening here is very low.

Posted: May 3, 2025

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Maira

I‘ve been living in Osnabrück for a year and nothing ever happened to me. The Neumarkt is a place where I don’t really feel safe in the dark. Besides that I mostly felt safe. There was once a car following me, three guys sitting in there. They hided after the corner so I changed my direction. Nothing happened. It was the only time I felt very unsafe

Posted: April 29, 2025

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Esra

About Me

Hello guys!! I am Esra. I am 26. Now I am exchange student in Osnabrück-Germany. I really like traveling alone, but the most important thing for me when traveling is to make friends with the people living there and share cultures with them. I can also stay in hostels, but it's harder to make friends there. I’m definetly social butterfly 😇😇😇 And I love cooking Turkish food and meeting another cultures. This is so amazing for me. I am currently traveling all the time, but when my trip is over, I will return to Türkiye. When I return, I would like to host the people whose homes I stayed with in my own home.

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Benedetta

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I am Benedetta, a vibrant and positive person. More than anything I love travelling, exploring new places, new cultures and meet new people, creating “here and now”’s bonds. I come from Rome, but I am currently doing my Erasmus in Germany