Is Bergen safe for solo female travelers?

Bergen is generally very safe for solo female travelers. Locals are friendly and helpful, and crime rates are relatively low. The city is well-lit and there is decent public transportation. Always use common sense, but typically, you will feel safe walking around both during the day and at night. Moreover, Norway has a high level of gender equality, which contributes to a respectful and safe environment for female travelers.

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How safe is Bergen for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.7 /5

based on 14 experiences from female travelers

MacKenna

MacKenna

Denmark

Group travel

I am a very outdoorsy person, and we weren't there for very long, so that was my priority. I did so much hiking that while challenging provided some of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen in my life. I also did a Fjords cruise and couldn't recommend that more as it also provided gorgeous views and an amazing experience.

Posted: September 23, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
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Solo travel

Bergen is a small town that is a very convenient city to start your travels into the norwegian mountains. There are a few interesting places to visit like the old wooden church that is easy ro reach by public transport.

Posted: April 12, 2025
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Manon

Manon

France

Family travel

I went to Bergen with my twin sister. Things to know about Bergen: - It's a very safe city - To do: fish soups and fjords - There's no euro and it's a pretty expensive city It was a great expérience!

Posted: November 27, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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How safe is Bergen for women?

Local safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Local crime index

1.1 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Lea

Lea

Very safe! It can be touristic and have many people during main season in summer, but mostly very private and silent city. Locals can be a little distant, but definitely mostly very kind and helpful if you need anything

Posted: February 11, 2026
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Andrine

Andrine

I find Bergen to be very safe. As a 20-year-old woman, I’ve often walked home alone at night in the city center and felt comfortable. Bergen is full of students, and the student life makes the city lively, especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Norwegians can be a bit reserved, but I’ve never experienced theft or anything similar here. Of course, it’s always smart to keep an eye on your belongings, but overall I feel very safe and comfortable living in Bergen.

Posted: October 1, 2025
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Zeinab

Zeinab

I’m privileged to live in a overall safe country, and Bergen is as safe to say the least! It’s considered a big city, but doesn’t feel like it. People are nice and friendly, and Norwegians are a bit more reserved so things usually go smoothly

Posted: September 22, 2025
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Fiona

Fiona

Bergen

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am a young happy spirit who loves traveling as a way to meet new people and keep myself grounded. Originally from the US but am currently living in Norway perusing a PhD in climate dynamics. I have about 5 million things I’m interested in and try to peruse them all only to be mostly mid haha. Top of the list tho would probably be dance, Calisthenics and Cinema.

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Johanna

Johanna

Bergen

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3 days

About me

Hey, Im Johanna, Im doing a social service in Norway and try to travel as much as possible, almost always with one or two friends :)

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