Is Potsdam Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Potsdam is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any other city, basic precautions are necessary. Petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur especially in crowded places. However, serious crimes are quite rare. People are friendly and willing to assist when necessary. The public transportation system is reliable even late at night.

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.1 /5

Based on 12 experiences from local women

Potsdam is currently ranked #95 safest place for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

Make friends while traveling solo

Get the Travel Ladies app to meet other women, find travel buddies and stay with locals for free through hospitality exchange.

How safe is Potsdam?

Safety at night:Safe

Potsdam in Germany is generally considered to be safe at night. Crime rates are relatively lower compared to some other major cities, and the city is well lit with well-maintained pedestrian pathways. However, it's always wise to remain cautious and aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. Follow common safety tips like sticking to populated areas, avoiding unlit or isolated areas, and ensuring someone knows where you are if you're out late.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Potsdam is generally safe and reliable. It's a well-connected city with an efficient network of trams, buses, and trains. Women usually feel safe while using these services even during the night. However, it is always advisable to remain aware of your surroundings, especially during late hours.

Street harassment:Low

Potsdam is generally a safe city and cases of street harassment are relatively low. As with any destination, it is important to use common sense and caution, particularly at night. As a solo traveler, you may come across occasional disrespectful comments, but the majority of the locals are friendly and respectful. Always stay alert and assertive, to ensure your safety during your travels.

Petty crimes:Low

Potsdam is generally quite safe with a significant low rate of petty crimes. As a solo female traveler, there's no heightened risk of encountering such incidents. Yet, caution is still advised as with any travel destination. Always ensure that your belongings are secure and avoided secluded areas particularly at night.

Is Potsdam worth visiting?

Group travel

Just got back from Potsdam and it was a total vibe. Started at Sanssouci Palace — it’s like a real-life fairy tale, but with more fancy gardens and less magic. The wind had other plans for my hair, though. Then I checked out the Dutch Quarter, which felt like Amsterdam’s cuter cousin. Had some ridiculously strong coffee at a cozy café and just soaked it all in. Definitely a day well spent!

Posted: March 16, 2025Experienced: March, 2025

favorite_border 0

mode_comment 0

Solo travel

Hi, went there by train! Had a student Ticket so ist was pretty cheap, would recommend the Deutschland Ticket (49 €/month of Public transport). It's a little annoying that you have to go to Berlin first to go to Potsdam. I went there and found cool artgroups and courses. People were open and I stayed at a friends place. I belive hotels and restaurants are quite pricey there. Keep in mind that there's a time in the night when it's not so easy to go back to Berlin as the busses and trains take breaks. Busses weren't as reliable-plan in extra time!

Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: June, 2024

favorite_border 0

mode_comment 0

Is Potsdam safe for women?

Safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Potsdam is pretty safe as I experienced it now for over 19 years. Of course it doesn’t mean no crimes happen here at all, but I haven’t been a victim of any. It’s not a city where you have to be concerned about your safety or your personal stuff all the time, also because it’s as Berlin or other cities where many tourists are.

Posted: April 27, 2025

favorite_border 0

mode_comment 0

Elisabeth

In my experience, Potsdam is a very safe city. I lived here all my life and never encountered any kind of crime. In most parts of the city, I feel really safe walking alone at night. Public transportation is available until the early morning hours and apart from a drunk person here and there, feels safe as well.

Posted: April 19, 2025

favorite_border 0

mode_comment 0

Check all reviews

Meet locals in Potsdam

Lucie

About Me

Hey everyone! My name’s Lucie and I am a Berlin based student and cultural worker. I just finished my semester abroad in Barcelona and now I look forward to travel Spain! I love fine arts, good coffee and books. I consider myself politically active and am always looking for cross-cultural interactions!

Speaking

mode_comment 0

Elisabeth

About Me

Currently taking a gap year and exploring Europe before starting uni in autumn this year :)

Speaking

mode_comment 0

Stay with locals in Potsdam

Marie

Potsdam

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hi, I‘m Marie and I am from Potsdam, a Little town 25 min away from Berlin. I am actually still 16 but I love traveling and I want to travel save so I thought this app should help me:) and I know that it could be weird for you because I’m probably way younger than you are, but I mean I’m also a woman so if you want you can sleep in my family’s flat😊

Speaking

mode_comment 0

Marie

Potsdam

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey, Im a 21 year old women that lives in Potsdam in Germany. I like to go outside in the nature, play games, do sports pre creative activities. I have two cats and at the Moment im studying social work. I live in a flat near the forest together with my best friend (male). Im would say im pretty open minded and I would like to meet New people from all over the World!