Is Wroclaw Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Wroclaw is generally considered quite safe for solo female travelers. Like in many cities around the world, it's essential to take standard precautions like avoiding deserted areas late at night and staying vigilant about personal belongings. Locals are friendly and willing to assist where necessary. Public transportation and walking around the city center during the day is widely safe. Petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places like public transport and tourist areas, but these instances are the exception rather than the norm.

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on 8 experiences

4.5 /5

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Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Wroclaw maintains comparatively good safety measures, even at nighttime. Generally, solo female travelers can walk alone without facing a significant number of safety incidents. The city has well-lit areas, a reliable public transportation system, and a responsive police force. It's always important to maintain standard safety precautions such as being aware of your surroundings and avoiding less crowded areas late at night.

Public transportation: Safe

Public transportation in Wroclaw is generally reliable and safe. Buses and trams operate regularly and reach most parts of the city. Safety issues are hardly reported but it is always wise to stay alert and avoid isolated stops during late hours. Also ensure to keep your belongings secure to avoid pickpockets.

Street harassment: Low

Wroclaw maintains a relatively safe environment, not prone to high levels of street harassment. Generally, dealing with inappropriate comments or advances is rare, though as with any destination, it can sometimes occur. It's advisable to maintain the usual precautions, especially during night hours. Polish people are known for their hospitality and respect for women. Wroclaw is also a university city with a large international student population, which helps maintain a highly open, tolerant, and respectful atmosphere.

Petty crimes:Low

Wroclaw tends to be a relatively safe city for travelers. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur, especially in crowded public areas and on public transportation, but these are not rampant. Always maintain a high degree of caution, keep your valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings.

Tap water:Very safe

In Wroclaw, tap water is perfectly safe to drink. They have strict quality control measures in place and the water goes through advanced treatment processes. Many locals drink directly from the tap. However, there might be a slight difference in taste compared to what you are used to, due to mineral content, but it is not a safety concern.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 8 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.7/5

Budget-friendly

3.7/5

Solo travel experience

Wrocław is a beautiful city. I was there in July and loved it. I wish I’d spent longer there. I highly recommend visiting Cathedral Island, the main square, and The Panorama Museum and eating at the Milk Bars (delicious food). It’s a very underrated city.

Posted: November 6, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I loved Wrocław. Honestly, my favorite thing to do was just walk around. I recommend spotting the dwarf statues while you walk. Cathedral Island was gorgeous and well worth a walk. The University of Wrocław museum was well worth it, as was the panorama museum - I am not exactly war history buff but I found the panoramic museum really moving.

Posted: November 5, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I was in Wrocław for three days and felt very safe. I truly recommend the Old City and looking for dwarfs, visiting Racławice's Panorama, eating in any restaurant in Salt Square, entering Aula Leopoldina, Oratorium Marianum, and Meridian line.

Posted: September 30, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I absolutely loved Wroclaw. It was my favorite place when I went to Poland. I was only there for 2 days but I just walked around and spotted the dwarves. I found the waterfront and wandered through the beautiful streets.

Posted: September 29, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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The city is truly magnificent, colorful, and very peaceful. Its brick buildings give it an incredible charm. This city is also known for its "Dwarves" (Krasnale in Polish). There are no less than 280 gnomes scattered throughout the city. You can have fun finding all of them, and a scavenger hunt map is available at the tourist office.

Posted: April 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Things to do: - Wrocław Market Square - Panorama of the Battle of Racławice - Wrocław Zoo - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - Museum of Bourgeois Art - National Museum in Wrocław - Japanese Garden Safety: Wroclaw is fairly safe and most people can speak English. Recommendations: Wroclaw is a really fun city and worth visiting. It has a great vibe and night time.

Posted: September 17, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Things to do: - Market Square - Witches Bridge - University Museum - Cathedral of St John the Baptist - Pergola Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Wroclaw is great and my favorite thing about the city is the gnome statues everywhere.

Posted: September 10, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Things to do: - View from the bridge of Witches - Cathedral of St. John - Wroclaw Market Square - Day trip to Ksiaz Castle - University of Wroclaw - Hunt for dwarves - Pergola & Japanese Garden Safety: As a solo female traveler, I always felt safe. Recommendations: Wroclaw is wonderful and it’s one of the most underrated cities in Central Europe.

Posted: September 3, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Hi, I’m Asia, I’m polish:) Now I’m doing volunteer work in Spain. I love work with children and meet new people. I have a dream to see India and some other countries. But I believe that everything come in right time, so I just do my things and safe money😂

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Hey, I'm Polish and I've just moved to Wroclaw for uni. I've lived in Spain for the past 8 years so I'm out of touch with my polish side. I wouldnlove to meet up in my city, and I'm always looking for travel buddies. I did an interrail solo trip this summer and it was amazing, but I can't imagine how it would've been with friends!

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19 yo student of french, passionate about the culture and language, slowly forgetting how to talk in english. erasmus in Nice from january 2024!

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Zuzanna

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2 days

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Hey, I'm Polish and I've just moved to Wroclaw for uni. I've lived in Spain for the past 8 years so I'm out of touch with my polish side. I wouldnlove to meet up in my city, and I'm always looking for travel buddies. I did an interrail solo trip this summer and it was amazing, but I can't imagine how it would've been with friends!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇨🇭 Switzerland

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Asia

Asia

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3 days

About me

Hi, I’m Asia, I’m polish:) Now I’m doing volunteer work in Spain. I love work with children and meet new people. I have a dream to see India and some other countries. But I believe that everything come in right time, so I just do my things and safe money😂

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus

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My name is Michalina, and I’m from Poland 🇵🇱. I’m 19 year old student of Psychology in Wrocław in Poland. I’m very easy-going and open-minded person…🥳 …..and I can definitely make you laugh for few hours, and have deep conversations about human existence with you. If I’ll find any spare space in my small backpack I’ll take with me some of my favourites polish snacks and goodies. If not I would love to make some pierogi 🥟🥟 or gołąbki for you or anything traditional from my country that you would like to try. 😎

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