Is Norway safe for solo female travelers?

Norway is an extremely safe country for solo female travelers. It's a country known for its low crime rates and respect towards individuals of all genders. Although it's always good to keep standard safe travel practices in mind, such as not walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas, the threat level is generally very minimal in Norway. Useful public services including public transportation are reliable and easy to navigate, further adding to the safety of traveling in this country.

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How safe is Norway for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.8 /5

based on 96 experiences from female travelers

Dahyeon

Dahyeon

South Korea

Alesund, Solo travel

My favorite place in Norway is Ålesund. I really loved the artistic and colorful vibe there. If you go to Norway, I really recommend there. More than Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, I felt that they have beautiful atmosphere. A view from the hill was splendid and there are a big library and some cafes. Highly recommend 💕💕

Posted: March 12, 2026Experienced: February, 2022
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Oslo, Group travel

I went to Oslo to visit a friend who is working there and to learn how to ski with her and another friend that went with me because she also lives in Europe. Where are all from Perú but we got to meet up in Norway after 5 months of not seeing each other. It was fun!!

Posted: February 7, 2026
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nada

nada

Qatar

Oslo, Solo travel

One of the safest city I have ever visited! Everyone was nice and helpful! It was easy to get around everywhere. Probably one of my favorite cities. As someone working in human rights it was interesting to visit the noble peace prize center.

Posted: December 11, 2025
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Kateřina

Kateřina

Czech Republic

Narvik, Solo travel

The city is extremely safe, no catcalling or other harrasment happening, one of the places I felt the safest, but it very expensive and the city itself is not that big, so the amount of activities is limited.

Posted: December 8, 2025Experienced: November, 2025
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How safe is Norway for women?

Local safety index

4.7 /5

Based on 190 reports

Local crime index

1.5 /5

Based on 190 reports

Kristiansand

Safe… you need to be very unlucky or looking for trouble if you find it. There have been a few reports of local youth mugging people, but I’m pretty sure they mug each other. The park contains a few drug addicts but they’re usually harmless.

Posted: April 27, 2026
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Ugnė

Ugnė

Lillehammer

It is very safe and everyone minds their own business. At night the streets are empty and quiet. When the bars are open there is a lot of security and bouncers watching over. Its mostly students and families.

Posted: April 11, 2026
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Carolyn

Carolyn

Oslo

I’ve been living here for 8 years and Oslo is one of the safest capital cities in Europe. The crime rate is very low, but there might be some pickpockets in touristy areas. As long as you look after your things, like you would any other place, you should be fine. Very safe to walk around the city, both during the day and the night, in my experience

Posted: March 16, 2026
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Bergen

Bergen is a very safe city. You can leave your car, door or bike unlocked while you go shopping. In my experience I don't feel followed or stared at. I can walk through the city with my headphones on noise canceling and I have no problems.

Posted: March 15, 2026
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Safety in Norway

Hospitality Exchange in Norway

Kristin

Kristin

Kristiansand

Can host for:

2 days

About me

I’m new here. 36 years old, pretty outgoing. Lived a few years in Namibia and a short year after high school I lived in Lima, Peru. My Spanish is super rusty but my English is good. I work a lot and travel a lot for work, but love to host, so hoping to get the chance this summer ☺️ My house is in the old town of kristiansand whit a cozy back yard and a large guest room. Feel free to chat here or on instagram for any questions ☺️

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Tara

Tara

Buskerud

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hi girls! I am an artist and opera enjoyer currently living in Norway. I'm up to any activity, if you have a vision of a dream trip, I'll gladly join and help with what I can. I was dreaming of having a circle of artistic, fun and genuine besties since I was a kid! How lovely that we can connect here. I'm open to travel almost anywhere in Europe If there are fannibals here, you're more than welcome

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