Is Nijmegen safe for solo female travelers?

Nijmegen, as part of the Netherlands, is renowned for its high safety standards. Women traveling solo will typically feel comfortable and secure here. The city has a low crime rate, efficient local law enforcement and overall, the locals are helpful and respectful. However, as with any destination, it is crucial to adhere to basic safety measures, such as avoiding isolated areas at night and staying vigilant of your belongings, for a completely trouble-free trip.

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How safe is Nijmegen for solo female travelers?

How safe is Nijmegen for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Local crime index

1.1 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Dim

Dim

nijmegen is one of the safest places i've ever lived or traveled: in 3 years i have been everywhere at all times of day and maybe only felt weirded out by a stranger just once, and still they left me alone. everyone here is very friendly and peaceful, never have i felt like an area was truly shady. i've cycled home in the middle of the night and felt completely safe every time.

Posted: August 19, 2025
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I come from Finland which is a very safe country. I consider Nijmegen and Netherlands very safe for women also in the night. I have walked & biked in dark nights and have not felt scared or threated in anyway here.

Posted: February 7, 2025
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Nijmegen is safe to walk around at night when exercising common sense, walking with purpose in well lit areas, not loitering and being aware of your surroundings. It is safe to go out at night alone as a women in popular areas or in safe neighborhoods.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Nijmegen is nice student city with a lot of nice things going on. Like every city going home alone at night feels sometimes uncomfortable. However, have been living here for over 8 years and nothing happened happened apart from name calling.

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Nijmegen feels quite safe for me, I've biked home late at night quite some times and also in the part known to be least safe as I live there and I still feel safe there. The city is always vibrant and there are enough people around for me to feel safe most of the time.

Posted: January 18, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Nijmegen

Tamarah

Tamarah

Nijmegen

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi butterflies, I myself like to fly away to other places to meet other butterflies and beautiful people and their colors of traditions and cultures. But I also can really enjoy to stay in my cocoon and would love to welcome other butterflies and people, having a great time with them in my wonderful, social and green hometown. Even though I am born with a muscular disease and I am using a power wheelchair to move around, it absolutely doesn’t make me to stay in my cocoon all the time. On the contrary! I’m looking for the possibilities, and not the impossibilities. That’s my life motto! And independency with a physical disability is also a high priority in my undertaking life. :) Every year I’m making a trip to have a water sports holiday on a great lake (sailing, canoeing, rowing and even water skiing). When I’m in my hometown I love to be with my fellow butterfly friends to have a good fresh (vegetarian) meal and to enjoy their company. I can also really enjoy of the serenity of nature or writing my thoughts and feelings down on paper as poetry.

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Leonie

Leonie

Nijmegen

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I am visiting the west side of North America from June till August, and I am looking for places to stay along the coast! I am starting my trip around Vancouver, Canada and I also want to end my trip somewhere around there. I like doing sports, languages, talking and hiking!

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Expats in Nijmegen

Seljan

Seljan

Nijmegen

About me

Hi girlies! 24-year-old student from Azerbaijan studying in the Netherlands! I would be glad to host some people and make new friends from all over the world 💕 I have some fancy alishan oolong at home, if you like tea ceremonies^^

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Juli

Juli

Nijmegen

About me

Hey, I’m a German/American student who’s been living in Nijmegen for almost three years now. I live in a neighborhood that’s 10 min bike ride away from the center (I have a bike and a transferrable bus pass you can borrow!) Happy to help out where I can and give you budget travel tips, insider recommendations for the area and queer spaces in this little city! I believe one of the most wonderful parts of life is sharing your favorite spaces. I look forward to welcoming you into my home away from home and hearing your stories🌻🌻

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