Is Sweden Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Mwanaidi
Kenya
Orebro, Group travel
Beautiful city. Autumn colours in October. Got cold towards the end of my visit. Friendly people. Lots to explore and see Buy the bus ticket that lasts you a month and get to tour quite a bit of the city.
Posted: October 30, 2026Experienced: September, 2026
Mwanaidi
Kenya
Malmo, Group travel
This is a charming city. Lovely landmarks. Charming shops didn't spend much time there but I had such a grand time. Also stayed at the Hotel Comfort in Malmö, just a short distance from the central station. The Swedes had told us that we could tour Copenhagen, then sleep in Malmö and your Malmö in the morning. This was a good plan for sure
Posted: October 30, 2026Experienced: September, 2026
Mwanaidi
Kenya
Stockholm, Group travel
This was less than a 24 hours tour. Walked around and there was a bit of rain. Enjoyed the old town Stortorget. I hope I spelt that right. Got to see the Nobel prize academy. Hadn't even planned on it. It's an amazing city. I wish I had more time to see more of it
Posted: October 30, 2026Experienced: September, 2026
Sweden, Couple travel
I stayed in an apartment in the north of sweden for a week with my then boyfriend. We rented a cabin at a lake and the nature was absolutely beautiful. I felt safe the whole time and it was great!! Would recommend.
Posted: October 27, 2026Experienced: August, 2025
Christina
Germany
Malmo, Solo travel
3 day trip Took the overnight-ferry to Malmö, then travelled more into countryside (direction of Lund) by train. Went hiking there for a day; slept in construction trailer on the backside of a large garden (rented via AirBnB - since I travelled alone, I didn't want to camp in the wilderness). Had a nice campfire and my marshellows; watched the stars. Next day I went back to Malmö, just walking around the city and checking out the 2nd hand shops.
Posted: October 21, 2026Experienced: July, 2026
Nagina
Germany
Sweden, Solo travel
It was a beautiful country. I have enjoyed my time there. In terms of safety, I felt very safe as a solo female traveler. I didn’t enjoy the food but overall I enjoyed my time there. I also could find friends there.
Posted: October 15, 2026
Dilara
Latvia
Sweden, Solo travel
Sweden was such a beautiful experience! It was actually my first solo trip so it was really special for me. I first travelled to Norway and then took a night bus to Sweden. I stayed with a lovely family through Airbnb and felt very safe and comfortable. I also went to a concert in Stockholm, which made the trip even more memorable. I really enjoyed exploring the city on my own and having the freedom to experience everything at my own pace.
Posted: September 24, 2026Experienced: July, 2026
Lulu
United States
Kalmar County, Family travel
Such a cute town amazing gelato, swans everywhere, beautiful climbing roses down every neighborhood, beautiful cathedral, and the kalmar castle was fun and they had a whole section for kids to pretend to be knights and stuff, the “rose garden” by the castle that was on our itinerary was cute but not worth all the hype so don’t be bummed if you miss it, but feel free to stop by and take cute pics. I did loose my phone with in a 3 block radius and realized in like 5 min and it was gone and my...
Posted: July 21, 2026
Lulu
United States
Almhult, Family travel
I went with my dad to visit the IKEA museum and we stayed for 2 nights, spontaneously got to see a midsummer festival up the road from a cute little yellow hotel/bib style place, the host showed us a place we could bike to swim at the lake. The IKEA museum is a must totally blew me away on how good it was my expectations were low but it was such a cool experience, it’s so much fun and would be good for kids too! and the meatballs were even better than the ones at my hometown IKEA in California....
Posted: July 21, 2026
Lulu
United States
Visby, Family travel
Visby was so cool, the beaches had lots of sea glass, the ice cream was really good, lots of cool old buildings and ruins to explore, we climbed the city wall! explored the city and it was amazing minus the crazy crowds from a huge week long political event we had no idea was happening that stopped us from exploring some places but other than that our one full day in Visby was so cool and minus the place we were staying being nightmare our 3am bike ride to leave early to catch the last minute...
Posted: July 21, 2026
Is Sweden safe for women?
Umea
It's not perfectly safe anywhere in the world, of course you always need to be careful about whom you trust. I'd say it's nearly as safe as can be here though. Men are really respectful up here, please be still careful!
Posted: October 26, 2026Orebro
Some of the suburbs can be a bit dangerous during nights. Like Vivalla and Oxhagen and even markbacken, baronbacken and varberga. Over all is a safe city but also we have had trouble with shootings and murders over the last years. Few incidents tho,
Posted: October 24, 2026Orebro
Some of the suburbs can be a bit dangerous during nights. Like Vivalla and Oxhagen and even markbacken, baronbacken and varberga. Over all is a safe city but also we have had trouble with shootings and murders over the last years. Few incidents tho,
Posted: October 24, 2026
Nicole
Lund
Lund is a student city, so there’s always people outside to witness and report if something happens. There are also shops and restaurants/pubs to go to at nighttime if you want to ask someone about something.
Posted: October 8, 2026Taby
Täby is generally safe. Most of the neighbourhoods are well established and it is one of the richer parts of Stockholm. There are not a lot of crime, but as it almost is it's own little city, there are bound to be things happening. I would stay to well lit roads if you're walking alone at night just to be sure, but I have never felt explicitly unsafe in Täby.
Posted: September 28, 2026
Tove
Gothenburg
Certain outer residential suburbs have experienced higher social challenges and gang-related incidents in recent years. These areas are far from the city center and main tourist attractions. For example; Biskopsgården, Bergsjön and Angered.
Posted: September 7, 2026Safety in Sweden
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Maddie
Umea
Can host for:
7 nights
About me
Hey, I'm Maddie. I just wanna offer you a safe place to stay, since I know that traveling on your own as a woman can be difficult. Please do not hesitate to reach out, I'll share what I got here!
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Atina
Stockholm
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hi everyone! 💗🏳️⚧️ I’m a 23 year old radio television and cinema student. İm interesting with performance art everday trying to improve my artistic side i love watching series and films drag shows and dance i vogue since 9 months
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Linnea
Gothenburg
Can host for:
4 nights
About me
Hiiii! I am a student in Gothenburg who loves to travel and meet new people. I love to dance and all sorts of movements. I love learning new skills so if you feel like teaching me any skills feel free to and I can do the same to you! If you want to go party, I would love to join. If you want to take a hike, I would love to join. If you would like to go for a picknick, I would love to join. I am down for ANYTHING basically!
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Maya
Karlstad
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hey, I’m Maya, living in Sweden and United Arab Emirates. Worked with refugees as an instructor and I’m working now as a travel agent, love to travel and make amazing friends. I was in Asia trip for 5 months and now back Europe, not for settling down 🤣 but for exploring more.
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Alice
Vetlanda
Can host for:
7 nights
About me
Hi, I am a girl in Sweden who is 19 years old. I really love traveling and want to experience the whole world. I'm really spontaneous and wants to experience everything! I loves to read, listen to music, work out, hiking, swim, dance ugly in clubs. I have a big passion for animals and loves to see wild animals. I also really love running, painting, writing poems, short stories and books. Diving is also one of my big interests! I just love to explore the world under the surface.
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Cecilia
Luleå
Can host for:
2 nights
About me
Live in Gammelstad, Luleå Norrbotten, Sweden. UNESCO- Church town of Gammelstad Live in a house, with my kid, 12y old, a small dog and two budgies. Got a guestroom with bunkbed and sofa bed. I also got two kind of Sauna. Wood outside, and electrical indoor. I like short hikes in the woods/mountain/forrest in my home area. Have a couple of places I visit regularly, just nearby. I got a cabin, also in Luleå, easy living with only "summer water" as we call it. I like SUP and kajak, I live a short walk from Luleälven, a river where I usually paddle, love going out to "my island". The island has a small small beach where the sunsets are awesome.
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Moa
Stockholm
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hi! I'm Moa and live in a suburb to Stockholm with my fiancée Izabell and our cat Elvis. We like staying at home as much as going to museums, events and the allotment cabin for a hangout, and we're more than happy to give you tips on where to go in Stockholm.
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Coralie
Trollhattan
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
hiii I'm coralie😜✌️. i loooove to meet new people ans just explore everything around me and would love to meet new friends to do it with😎😜😎🔥 im quite a nerd into a lot of things and love to try out new thangs😝 idk how to introduce myself without bragging but I can tell u this... my mom says I'm really nice and shes always right😻😻
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Sarah
Visby
Can host for:
7 nights
About me
Hey, I am Sarah, a 20 year old student currently studying and living in Visby on Gotland. I am originally from Germany where I will also be during the summertime between June and August if I am not traveling at that time. I study Sustainable Development in Industrial Management and am very interested in technical things. I also really love and enjoy arts and crafts and really love to try out new things as well. I have always been painting and drawing a lot and have been crafting some decor from time to time. Recently I've tried some crochet and sewing as well. I also like to get to know new people wherever I am and especially enjoy this carefree friendship that just happens when travelling. I love hearing about fun, crazy and dramatic stories and generally enjoy a little gossipping. I also love exploring and seeing new places both by myself and with someone else and I have been to quite some places as well, although I sadly cannot say I am a professional traveller for now. Some dreams of mine include to roadtrip through new Zealand and backpack through Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Some countries I've recently travelled to include Greece, Turkey and Sri Lanka. I would love to meet up or host or stay with you, so feel free to reach out:)
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Angelica
Gothenburg
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hello me and my best friend Signe are backpacking though Europe for the first time! Would love to make some friends around the world 😘 We are very easy going and love to try new things. Some things about me: In Sweden I studied musik and social studies. I have a cat at home who I love very much ❤️ And I’m left handed
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