Is Stuttgart Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Stuttgart is considered generally safe for solo female travelers. While it experiences the common safety issues of any large urban city, like occasional pickpocketing in crowded spaces like public transportation or tourist spots, violent crime is relatively low, and the city overall has a safe environment to walk around during both day and night. Just like in any other city, you should follow common safety precautions: avoid less crowded areas late at night, secure your valuables, and maintain awareness of your surroundings.

Safety rating

4.2 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.9 /5

Based on 42 experiences from local women

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How safe is Stuttgart?

Safety at night:Safe

Stuttgart, is generally a very safe city to visit, even for solo female travelers. While it's always vital to use your intuition and stay aware of your surroundings, the city is well-lit at night, and the locals are usually helpful and respectful. However, like in any city worldwide, some areas might be best to avoid after dark. Using common sense and staying in populated zones like the city center should make your night walks reasonably secure. It's always recommended to research and plan your routes beforehand for an even safer experience.

Public transportation:Safe

Stuttgart's public transportation is generally quite safe for solo female travelers. There's extensive coverage by trams, buses, and trains, which often run on time and are well-maintained. Late night services are not so frequent but are available. Lots of locals and other travelers utilize it regularly. It's advisable to stay alert especially at night, as pickpocketing and petty theft can occur, although it's quite rare. Good lighting and presence of CCTV cameras in many stations and vehicles help in enhancing security.

Street harassment:Low

Stuttgart is generally safe to navigate, even for solo female travelers. The incidents of street harassment are comparatively low. Like any city, caution should still be exercised during night hours or in less populated areas. Locals are mostly respectful and instances of discomforting attention or remarks are very rare. It's always essential to be alert, mindful of your surroundings, and respect local customs and laws.

Petty crimes:Low

Stuttgart is generally a safe city, but like any other urban area, it does experience some petty crime such as pickpocketing or theft, especially in crowded places or public transport. It is advisable, as always, to be vigilant with personal belongings and to avoid displaying valuable items openly.

Is Stuttgart worth visiting?

Jacqueline

Germany

Solo travel

Stayed near the train station and felt safe walking around in the night (10pm or so). Main shopping street is lively even in the evening. Nice Central Park to sit and soak in the view. Try the local dishes like dumplings in soup and roast with potato dumplings.

Posted: April 8, 2024

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Stuttgart is a very safe city for solo women travelers and is really easy to get around. Extremely diverse and plenty of places to explore (food, drinks, history). Definitely check out Stuttgart if you are in Germany.

Posted: May 25, 2023

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Is Stuttgart safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 42 local experiences

Crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 42 local experiences

I don't have much information, but there have been cases where people have been robbed pr attacked in the last time (but men, no women) I would recommend to walk in groups of at least 2 in the night, in the city centre is a bit safer as police is nearby, but about the rest of the town I can say anything. I have often found people's handbags with documents and etc near or in trash. My mum's purse has also been stolen so that she didn't even notice, but I personally haven't experienced anything like this.

Posted: May 29, 2025

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Depending which zones you’re in it can be pretty safe. The downtown are on the weekend after dark can be filled with some drunk people tho but as long as you stick to more crowded places you should be fine. The main station tho where the subways can be taken from should be avoided as much as possible. Stuttgart east, zuffenhausen and hallschlag are known for having gangs and drug dealers.

Posted: May 27, 2025

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