Is Netherlands safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 180 experiences from female travelers
Irene
Greece
Netherlands, Group travel
I visited the Netherlands with a high school group back in 2024. I really enjoyed the architecture and the whole aesthetic. We mostly stayed in Amsterdam and I really enjoyed the cold weather and chill vibes the city had. My only complaint was that everything was so expensive.. for example in my country a watter bottle costs 0.5€ and there it costed like 3-4€
Posted: January 5, 2026Netherlands, Solo travel
The Netherlands is a beautiful country to travel. I travelled solo and felt pretty safe roaming around throughout the cities. The best place i visited was the small village named Giethoorn which they call as Venice of the Netherlands
Posted: December 3, 2025
Emma
United Kingdom
Wales, Family travel
Began with warm soup and reuniting with family, next day powered through up to the Summit of Mount Snowdon, conquering a whooping 3000ft climb! So proud of my 68 year old grandad coming back for round two since 1989 finally making it to the top and setting that family bar just one more time! Next day did some local sight seeing and stumbled across a beautiful waterfall that I also just had to climb. Accompanied by my dad which was a laugh as we always said we wanted to travel together, many more where that came from I say. Finished off with more beautiful home cooked meals, catered by my...
Posted: November 30, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
Aarohi
United Kingdom
Netherlands, Solo travel
I went on my second trip to the Netherlands last month and visited Ansterdam, Nijmegen, and Rotterdam over a week! This was my first working holiday so I now know of a lot of good places to work remotely from those cities (so get in touch if you’d like any recommendations!) but Amsterdam ClickNoord Hostel was really great for its location and female dorms — I met another solo traveller who introduced me to this app there! In Rotterdam I’d recommend you stay close to the city since there doesn’t seem to be very much to do further out, but overall I felt very safe out and about and on public...
Posted: November 21, 2025The Hague, Solo travel
I stayed in an Airbnb in Voorburg the connection to The Hague was amazing and the prices were a little bit cheaper. It's also a good location for trips to Leiden, Gouda or Delft. If you want more of an experience beach go to Scheveningen with the bars, restaurants and stuff to do and if you like it a bit more quiet visit Kijkduin. Otherwise the food is amazing. Take the time of the day and do an afternoon tea. I liked the one at Blossom or at Scallywags. Definitely try an Indonesian Restaurant in Den Haag. For Example Pemprk Elysha in Voorburg, Toko Frederik or D'Javas. But there are so many...
Posted: November 3, 2025How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Hidda
Utrecht
Most neighborhoods feel safe, just around central station (between the central station amd the neighbourhood Lombok) at night feels less safe. Overall the police is always very near and present in cases of emergency.
Posted: January 10, 2026
Kyana
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a relatively safe city, but as any other major city has a slight pickpocketing risk and a small but realistic risk of getting harassed by men. As a local, I have been in Amsterdam during the day and night countless times without having any negative safety experience. In case anything happens, local women and queer people (in my experience) will not hesitate to help you out if you ever feel unsafe. Try to avoid small/empty alleys and try not to find yourself in areas with low human engagement, especially at night. You can always enter any cafe or coffeeshop with a security guard...
Posted: January 8, 2026
Yasmine
Maastricht
Maastricht is an overall very safe place. I can walk by myself at night without any problems! The only concern is that many bikes get stolen (but that concerns the Netherlands generally). Also the police often patrol many poorly lit streets and parks!
Posted: January 8, 2026Aldwâld
It is quite safe, but do be careful. Do not go to very remote places alone. Especially not after sunset! Around new years eve and with feestweek there are many drunk people (youth) that may cause disturbance and vandalise things.
Posted: January 5, 2026Rotterdam
I have experienced Rotterdam being a quite safe city to live in. There are some parts, like close to the train station and different neighbourhoods in the south of Rotterdam, that are a bit less safe at night. If you do have to go there, just use a bike instead of walking, and I think it’s okay:)
Posted: December 27, 2025Safety in Netherlands
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Esther
Wageningen
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello, I am Esther :) Living in the Netherlands but spending lots of time in Paris too! I am always in for - a good conversation - an urban exploration including visiting lots of parks, bookstores and viewpoins - jam session - having some time to read my book - spending time in a cafe on my own or with friends drinking coffee (daytime) or beer (evening/night). I would say that I live by the saying that the best things in life happen unexpectedly and (solo) traveling really proved that :) Feel free to send a message if you have any questions about NL or just feel like talking :)
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Astrid
Zwolle
Can host for:
7 days
About me
: Hello! I’m Astrid ( aka the Ginger) a passionate vegan chef and the founder of Culinaire Connectie, where I craft plant-based meals that celebrate flavor and creativity. Alongside running my business, I work as a caretaker for children, a role that brings me immense joy and purpose. When I’m not in the kitchen or caring for little ones, you’ll likely find me out hiking through nature, diving into new underwater worlds, or spinning to the rhythm of Cuban salsa. I’m always up for meeting new people, sharing stories, and building connections over good food and good vibes. Every month, I love hosting dinners for friends, bringing people together through delicious, plant-based dishes that I create. Looking forward to connecting and sharing a meal (or dance!) soon!
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