Is Uppsala safe for solo female travelers?

Uppsala is generally very safe for solo female travelers. It's renowned for having low crime rates and the locals are friendly and respectful. Like any other place, it's always important to be aware of your surroundings, especially during late hours. However, the city has a strong police presence and good public transportation, which makes traveling alone quite secure. So, you can explore this historic city with relative peace of mind.

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How safe is Uppsala for female travelers?

Solo travel

I was in Uppsala for a course trip from my university, i was there two days with the university and expenses mostly paid for and then two days on my own in a hostel. The prices are all very reasonable and just how you would expect them to be in a bigger city. The city has many nice buildings and places to visit and some second hand shops and museums. I personally felt very safe in the city and did not once have to worry about anything. I had a mixed dormitory in the hostel and only was a bit weary of one older guy who had a weird sleeping habit and just generally was inside the hostel room all the time which seemed kind of weird. The city was also very clean and I have talked to several locals I randomly met, everyone was very nice and helpful if I was lost.

Posted: March 12, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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How safe is Uppsala for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 13 local experiences

Local crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 13 local experiences

Linda

Linda

It's all about in what areas you are staying. Overall I feel very safe beeing out at night in the city. When you liv in a van, it's good to do a little bit of research before so that you're not staying in an area that has a high level of crimes.

Posted: October 6, 2025
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I live in Uppsala and from my and my friends experience I would say it’s really safe for us women. I have walked alone in the middle of the night with no issues. But you need to be careful in general so yes.

Posted: April 3, 2025
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Karolina

Karolina

A lot of news outlets lately has described Sweden as very dangerous, which I think is very misleading. True, we’ve seen gang violence rise these latest years, but generally those gangs are fighting things out amongst each other (hopefully the police manages that) and you as an uninvolved citizen or tourist will notice nothing of it. In Uppsala, there are some disturbances in the outskirts, like in Knivsta or Gränby and in the outskirts of Stockholm, but generally, this beautiful city is safe and mostly home to students (both international exchange students and Swedish students) and a highly academic environment with lots of interesting people to meet and events to participate in.

Posted: February 15, 2025
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A lot of international people living, studying and working here. Feels very safe, due too us having a lot of cops and I love great lighting l as well as a great hospital. Buses go late at night if you need to go to the city or home..

Posted: January 13, 2025
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Elsa

Elsa

Uppsala is very safe for all people, especially women. I have never in my life felt truly unsafe here. Uppsala is my home town, I grew up here and I definitely recommend it. Walking alone, biking in the dark, taking the bus, nothing scares me here at all. I almost always feel safe and people are very friendly and helpful in case anything would happen.

Posted: January 13, 2025
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