Is Västerås safe for solo female travelers?
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This is a bit smaller town nice by the water and a few shops that’s nice to visit. We got some nice nature outside of town and good resturants. Like an hour away from Stockholm. I feel safe walking the streets and it is only after dark it is a bit scary.
Posted: August 26, 2025
Layla
Västerås is a sage city in Sweden, it’s the fifth biggest city in Sweden, there’s some gun violence between young men in certain areas but I wouldn’t say it’s something that would affect anyone that’s not involved in the situation.
Posted: June 27, 2025
Sara
A very safe city; historically, there has been some criminal activity related to drugs but the rates are dropping in the town and a visitor would not notice at all. Thefts and the similar is very uncommon.
Posted: April 27, 2025Safety in Sweden
Hospitality Exchange in Västerås
Sara
Västerås
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2 days
About me
Hi! I'm a Swede - originally from another city, so could give you advice for that - who has also lived in Germany a longer time and briefly in Iceland. I am a certified language teacher but please be mindful that I am not here to provide language training:) The purpose of me being here is to find advice and possibly also meetups when solo travelling. If you are looking for the same thing you have come to the right person:) I'm very calm and a non-smoker and non-drinker. Please let me know if you need a place to stay!
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Layla
Västerås
About me
Hey! My name is Layla and I’m a Palestinian girl that’s grown up in Sweden. Im 29 years old and did the last 6,5 years I’ve been working as a travel nurse and I love it! I love exploring new cultures, traveling and finding new gems, I’m a big food enthusiast, love classical music and both modern and historical art, I appreciate beauty in all its forms, particularly in literature. I’d like to see what this app has to offer and also share my traveling experiences to people that are interested in a personal opinion. I live in Sweden as said before and if any of you guys would like a little tour or some tips, don’t hesitate to reach out. Love, Layla
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Sara
Västerås
About me
Hi! I'm a Swede - originally from another city, so could give you advice for that - who has also lived in Germany a longer time and briefly in Iceland. I am a certified language teacher but please be mindful that I am not here to provide language training:) The purpose of me being here is to find advice and possibly also meetups when solo travelling. If you are looking for the same thing you have come to the right person:) I'm very calm and a non-smoker and non-drinker. Please let me know if you need a place to stay!
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