Is Netherlands Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

The Netherlands generally is very safe with a well-functioning police force and emergency services. Dutch people are open-minded, respect diversity, and crime rates are low. However, like any place, it's advisable to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded touristic areas and late at night. Always follow local alerts and advisories to avoid potential risks.

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How safe is Netherlands for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 172 experiences from female travelers

Amsterdam, Family travel

It was very cold bcs i visited on february but it wasnt the worst point. You can smell the ๐ŸŒฟ everywhere. But except this, it was funny. And the second was the fees were to heavy like it was so expensive for food etc.

Posted: July 9, 2026
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Mini

Mini

Germany

Amsterdam, Solo travel

1 Week of pure joy๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ The city is chaotic, energetic & vibrant but in a good way mot like german cities. Loved the feeling I had doesn't matter where I was!๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ It's quite expensive there but if you weren't in amsterdam yet you definitely should add it to your list!๐Ÿ™‚โ€โ†•๏ธ

Posted: June 12, 2026Experienced: July, 2025
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Lena

Lena

Germany

Amsterdam, Solo travel

I loved my whole trip in the netherlands. Amsterdam is quite expensive, but it is worth all the money. Just be careful walking around alone at night in the city, the nightlife can be quite harsh. Check out the arquitecture and the truffel chips while your visiting Amsterdam!!!

Posted: May 28, 2026Experienced: July, 2025
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Banan

Banan

Germany

Amsterdam, Group travel

I visited Amsterdam and I really enjoyed the canals, the bikes, and the atmosphere. It was a beautiful city. I was in Amsterdam in the summer of 2024. It was really beautiful, and I would like to go there again.

Posted: May 3, 2026
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Is Netherlands safe for women?

Womenโ€™s safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 578 reports

Crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 578 reports

Groningen

Very cozy, village like city, very active nightlife, especially on thursdays, weekend nightlife may be a bit more sketchy, lots of internationals so most speak English extremely well. Only ever heard bad things about Noorderplantsoen at night, but have never experienced anything unsafe when I cycled through it (also at night a few times.

Posted: July 11, 2026
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Quin

Quin

Katwijk

Katwijk is very safe. I've lived here all my life and I've always been comfortable walking around at night. The dunes are quite safe too, forrested areas are the least safe but they're fine! The most I've witnessed is passive drug dealing As long as you stay near the beach side there's honestly no going wrong.

Posted: July 10, 2026
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Zeewolde

It pretty safe to walk around all of the time. Some night you itโ€™s best to not walk alone in the center but if something happens or you feel unsafe there are always people to help you. In the day time ther isnโ€™t much to feel unsafe about.

Posted: June 28, 2026
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Rotterdam

I feel like Rotterdam is safe, but you do need to stay on the bigger roads at night. There are a lot of nice people, but thereโ€™s always those few creeps. Iโ€™ve never had any problems at daytime (only the occasional โ€œemoโ€ shout from some 13 yr old boys)

Posted: June 23, 2026
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madelief

madelief

Haarlem

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hi im maddie i live in Haarlem in a old elderly home. I live there with 24 others students. My family lives in zandvoort close to the circuit that where my love for Cars comes from.

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Rika

Rika

Hilversum

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello everyone ๐Ÿค— I'm Rika and currently live in the Netherlands as an Aupair. I am 25 years old and love travelling a lot so I want to use this opportunity to explore Europe as my dream and I'm open to make a new friendship and connections everywhere! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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