Is Stockholm safe for solo female travelers?

Stockholm is well-known for its high level of safety, especially for solo female travelers. The city is populated with polite and respectful citizens. Although no place can claim to be completely risk-free, it is statistically unlikely that you will encounter any serious problem in Stockholm. Swedish law enforcement behaves professionally and the crime rates are relatively low. It's advisable to exert the typical precautions, such as not walking alone at night in isolated areas. The public transportation system is efficient and safe to use even late at night.

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How safe is Stockholm for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.8 /5

based on 44 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I really enjoyed my time in Stockholm at the end of August! ✨ The city is super clean, well connected by public transport ( the metro stations are full of art🤩) and very safe overall (just be cautious around slussen at night). It was my third time in the city and went to Abba museum (very worth it), ice bar, Drottningholm palace, Gamla Stan, Stadhuset and I can recommend everything! Loved Swedish meatballs, cinnamon buns and having fika! If you get a chance to go to Stockholm, you'll not...

Posted: September 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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Solo travel

I stayed in Östermalm and there are lots of bars and restaurants in this area as it's very central, so I would recommend staying here. It was nice to see Gamla Stan/the old town and also Skansen and the Tivoli. I felt the nightlife was a little tame but it might be because the weather was terrible on the nights I went out (heavy rain)!

Posted: August 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt very safe in Stockholm, the city centre is walkable but they have good public transportation too. I stayed in Mosebacke hostel in a private room. It was affordable, clean, good location, limited breakfast options so I only had a coffee. Overall it’s a nice city for a weekend trip.

Posted: August 23, 2025
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How safe is Stockholm for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 98 reports

Local crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 98 reports

I’ve been there as a tourist only few times, moving only now. But I never felt unsafe in Stockholm!🫶🏻 I think it’s a good place for a living and travelling. I guess you just need to be careful with areas, but basically all fine!

Posted: March 11, 2026
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Stockholm is very safe during the day and night. No need to worry about anything. Certain kommun like Kista have become unsafe recently. But otherwise you are good. Avoid those regions at night. You will enjoy Stockholm.

Posted: March 3, 2026
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as someone born and raised in stockholm, it’s a very safe city! of course be cautious of your surroundings during night time, especially if you’re alone. however, i’ve never felt unsafe, even when i’ve been outside at night on my own.

Posted: February 16, 2026
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Stockholm, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

Safety in Sweden

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Jasmine

Jasmine

Stockholm

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3 days

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Super happy to have joined this community I’m Lebanese I’m currently in Saint Vincent and the grenadines for a research will be here till the end of April After that if you’re in Miami let’s meet up? Then I’ll be in Sweden! I look forward to have a travel buddy this summer let’s do some ring spontaneous

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Nicia

Stockholm

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3 days

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+60 references in Couch Surfing and looking forward to continuing this wonderful experience in this app. https://couchsurfing.page.link/gLhWvtRFNeFazDKV7

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