Is Stockholm Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Experiences from Stockholm
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based on 20 experiences
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Solo travel experience
Stockholm was my first solo trip abroad and I believe it's a good place for a first-time solo journey. I was there for 3 nights, felt very safe, and everything went smoothly. I walked quite a few kilometers because there was always something capturing my attention, and I couldn't get enough of it.
Posted: August 23, 2023Local experience
I live in Stockholm and these are my recommendations. If you want some nice views Skinnarviksberget (Zinkensdam subway) is really nice. Stockholm is very walkable. If can start in Vasastan and walk all the way down to Södermalm through Gamla Stan, you’ll see a lot. As far as food goes there are lots of restaurants. Some fun, cheap bars are Ölstugan and International Bar. Last thing, go have fika as much as you can. Find cute cafes or a place called konditori in Swedish and there will be nice pastries and coffee. Some of my fave traditional places in Stockholm are Vete Katten and Café Retorno. Södermalm also has a lot of cool more modern cafes with iced coffee and things.
Posted: July 27, 2023
Anna (18)
Germany
Solo travel experience
I felt completely safe and everybody was helpful and friendly. I can clearly recommend the city, also for solo travelling. As student you can get many discounts in museums, which is perfect if you want to educate your self a bit on your trip. You must know everything is quite expensive in this city.
Posted: July 10, 2023Experienced: June, 2023
Martina (26)
Poland
Solo travel experience
I recommend this city to all vintage lovers, to those who seek safe and clean places. The urban planning is great, looks ideal on every photo, restaurant are vegan friendly, the fika is a must-do experience!
Posted: May 30, 2023Experienced: March, 2023Solo travel experience
I was there solo for several days during the summer. I did a free walking tour which was very good. The museum's were just great - Vasa, Royal Armoury, Abba, Fotografiska, Nobel prize, National Museum. For food I recommend meatball. I also spent a day at Yasuragi spa which was amazing.
Posted: May 23, 2023Solo travel experience
I've found Stockholm to be modern and progressive, while still embracing its history. The architecture is stunning and the city itself is massive. Despite its size, I feel safe walking around alone at night, thanks to the well-lit streets and the presence of people of all ages. If Stockholm is on your travel list, I highly recommend visiting.
Posted: May 1, 2023Solo travel experience
I did a solo trip there and had a great time. So much to see, everyone speaks English, people were very friendly and polite, subway system and bus system is easy to use. I took lots of cash but they mainly use credit cards for most things. I was out by myself until midnight and never felt scared or threatened.
Posted: April 30, 2023Solo travel experience
I went last year on my own for 3 nights and loved it. Felt so safe and it was such a beautiful place. I did a free walking tour one day and visited the Vasa museum another day and then just explored Gamla stan and the neighborhood near my hostel. Would go back.
Posted: April 15, 2023Group travel experience
We took a weekend trip there. Felt super safe. We did the 2-hour canal bridges tour which was cool. We used the lime scooters and scooted around a few of the islands and found that the best and quickest way to do it and see as much as possible. Stockholm is very beautiful, especially with all the colorful buildings. Really enjoyable fresh Scandic air. Was warm during the day although temperatures dropped in the evening. We also did the ice bar on Saturday even too which was something different and quirky. Some things are expensive but we found both nights to eat at reasonable prices.
Posted: April 15, 2023Local experience
Södermalm is the cool and ”trendy” party of Stockholm. Great bars and cool places to eat, great vitabge stores and cute small shops, nice to just walk around in too! ”Östermalm” is the fancier part, with pretty buildning, nice stores and lovely resturants. A bit more expensive. The old town, small but really worth the visit. Skansen is cool if you want too see animals like moose, bears and other cool swedish animals. We have lots of museeums. My favourite is the photography museeum. If you want a nice view of Stockholm, pleease don’t miss Skinnarviksberget, or the viewpoint out on Långholmen. So pretty for sunset and very popular amongst locals. For walking around, Djurgården is gorgeous and Långholmen too. Stockholm is very pretty for walking around and exploring the parks etc. The metro and bus system is so good here and you can get anywhere with it, and also renting the scooters that are just parked along the streets is a good way for getting around for just a small fee if you’re tired of walking long distances.
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tingting
Speaking
About Me
presently an exchange student in Stockholm, willing to travel around Europe ( on a low budget but doesn’t matter cause i just like hiking
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇪 Sweden
Rahma
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Hey travel buddies🦋 I am Rahma and I am living in Stockholm. I enjoy travelling and exploring new things and cultures around the world and getting to know new people. Looking forward to meeting you and sharing unforgettable memories 🌸🌸
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇸🇪 Sweden
Nike
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Hi! I’m currrently solo travelling through Europe for two months☀️🌸
Countries I’ve Visited
🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇹🇿 Tanzania
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simriti
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You can stay for:
3 days
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1 guest
About me
Hi , I am a fun person who loves to observe new places and things to understand one self better .
Countries I’ve Visited
🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇳 India, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇻🇦 Vatican City
Kitija
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7 days
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1 guest
About me
Hi you, I’m 28 y/o Aquarius, a girl from Latvia living in south of Sweden. Until March 22 I am a student in Southern France village- Agde and I am up to take a small weekend get- away trips and to get to know new persons and maybe have a new friends for a life time :) I can be very shy but when I get to know a person I open up and there is no shyness. I love challenges and my second name is - let’s do this :)
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🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇵 Guadeloupe, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Susi
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2 days
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1 guest
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Hello ladies, Happy to found this community of like minded girls who like to travel and connect. I am Susanne 33 and from Germany but live since 4 years in Stockholm. I love running, kayaking, hiking cooking and so much more.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇳 India, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇰 North Macedonia, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Saira
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3 days
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1 guest
About me
Hi, I'm Saira and I'm interested in events & social, health, food & cuisine and art
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇦 Canada
Amanda
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3 days
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1 guest
About me
I just turned 20, and im curious to travel the world alone. Im independent, but with a big social need. I can adapt to any person or rule, and get along with almost everyone. I’m tired of living in Stockholm, and love new experiences. Getting so sleep at another persons couch is a great way for me to save money, meet new people and travel the world. My interests are training, cooking, sustainability within the fashion industry and, of course, travelling. As a person I’m very responsible, communicative, kind and funny. I always keep a clean space around me since it’s important for me in order to be able to relax, or/and focus.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇺🇸 United States
Malin
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2 days
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1 guest
About me
Hey!, I'm Malin and I'm interested in solo travel, swimming, trekking, surfing and skiing
Olivia
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2 days
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1 guest
About me
I am a 26 yr old Swedish woman who is travelling Europe for an art conference for the climate. Now I am travelling back from Italy through France and Netherlands ~ would love to meet and stay with some cool ladies. ☺️🌍🛼🖼
Countries I’ve Visited
🇫🇮 Finland, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇸🇯 Svalbard and Jan Mayen, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Claudia
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5 days
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3 guests
About me
Hi!, I'm Claudia and I'm interested in backpacking, camping, hiking, food & cuisine, photography, diving, live music and nature
Sanne
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4 days
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1 guest
About me
Spontaneous, creative, open & curious.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇻 Cape Verde, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇫🇷 France, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇩🇪 Germany
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anna
Speaking
About Me
driven by a thirst for adventure and a longing for international connections, I missed the chance to explore the world alongside my parents. But now, I've gained some friendships and am making up for lost time. Since childhood, I've been captivated by the magic of books, and one day, I dream of crafting something of my own, really wanna meet some interesting and creative people!
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🇩🇪 Germany, 🇺🇦 Ukraine, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇵🇱 Poland
Stav
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Hi, I'm Stav and I'm interested in animals, architecture, art, backpacking, books, camping, cinema, culture, dancing, education, events & social, fashion, food & cuisine, games, health, hiking, history, languages, live music, nature, nightlife, photography, sightseeing, solo travel, sunbathing, swimming and technology
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇭 Bahrain, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇪 Jersey, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Verónica
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Hi! I am Veronica. I am a local in Granada and I wouldn’t mind show you around. Also, I am going to Stockholm solo the first week of December and I wouldn’t mind to meet other travellers there 😄
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇭🇺 Hungary
Local discussions
Solo travelWhat activity should I do in Stockholm on a Sunday that doesn't cost much?
I'm going to Stockholm next week and I have a Sunday that's still free. What should I do/see? All the shops will probably be closed so I'm looking for a nice activity that doesn't cost much.
Posted: August 16, 2023Solo travelWhere should I stay and what should I do in Stockholm?
Just booked a solo flight to Stockholm. Have never traveled solo. Please send all the recommendations on where to stay & what to do.
Posted: June 22, 2023Explore safety in Sweden
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