Is Switzerland Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Switzerland?
Safety at night:Very safe
Public transportation:Very safe
Street harassment:Very low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Switzerland safe to travel?
Based on 23 experiences
Mathilde
France
Switzerland, Solo travel
Travelled alone by bike in Switzerland. The country is very safe, people are nice and helpful. I travelled from Geneva to Zurich passing by many cities and lakes. It was a great experience but life is very very expensive.
Posted: September 9, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
Khanyisa
Netherlands
Basel, Couple travel
We were in Basel for 2 days. Found the place to be expensive especially based on the foreign exchange rate...but we felt safe and loved the free public transport...it rained a lot but we still managed to walk the city..
Posted: August 29, 2024Experienced: November, 2023
Vella
Austria
Lauterbrunnen, Solo travel
It was quite nice soloing there. Nature is lovely. The only thing i found problematical was camping. They are full if you don't book them a few months in advance for at least 5 days. So, I did a lot of hiking to reach a place where to sleep safely
Posted: August 15, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
Gulu
Austria
Zurich, Solo travel
That was my very first solo travelling experience. Zurich was so safe and pretty. Although I spent a lot of money fro food and transport, I enjoyed there to the fullest. At night I stayed with a couple who I hadn't met before. They were super nice people and prepared dinner for me and welcomed me with kind hugs. It felt so amazing being solo traveller and making such a perfect connection there.
Posted: August 8, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Bern, Solo travel
In general, the city is pretty safe. However, please do take care of yourself and your belongings at the train stations. It seems to be the main place where the drug addicts flock to. I stayed in an Airbnb 20mins away from the train station and I’m still exploring the city. People are generally nice here as well.
Posted: July 30, 2024
Sherry
Egypt
Switzerland, Group travel
I travelled in Sep the weather was awesom not cold not hot. It was safe moving around daytime but iI didn’t try to move at night. Interlaken,Grindelwald, Montreaux and geneva all was so magical for me . The trip was very expensive and the food quality was average But generally I will travel there over and over
Posted: July 29, 2024
Beyza
Turkey
Basel, Family travel
It was safe. Nature was very beautiful. But everything was very expensive. It’s impossible to drink coffee or eat out. Swimming in Rhine is very enjoyable. As long as you do free activities, Basel is very nice. Hiking in nature, definitely go to Well am Rhein
Posted: July 24, 2024Switzerland, Solo travel
This is one of the absolute safest countries I’ve traveled to so far. Even though it lives to its standard of being expensive — it is so worth to visit it for endless hikes. I would recommend either getting Swiss travel pass or Interrail pass for Switzerland, because it can (and probably will be) cheaper than travelling with trains otherwise. And travelling on trains in Switzerland is not only amazingly convenient way to access most hikes, but the trains themselves — modern, comfortable and definitely on time. However, keeping in mind prices in Switzerland (especially hiking spots) — I highly suggest bringing your own food or getting pre made meals in Coop.
Posted: June 27, 2024
Mrika
Kosovo
Bern, Solo travel
I visited Bern for the 4th time and it was wonderful as ussual, I had very nice weather so I walked around mostly. I felt very safe walking by myself. You should see the bear park and walk around if you can and eat some michelin star delicious sweets near there. The old city is wonderful to walk around too, you have shops there as well. Visit Thun the city and the lake if you have the time. Also trains and trams are very reliable so use that. Everything is pretty expensive so preapre yourself.
Posted: June 27, 2024Zurich, Solo travel
I came to Zürich for work but stayed on a couple of days to get to know the city. The public transportation is fantastic and downtown is very slick while also having plenty of places to gather and be. It's expensive as would be expected. I felt safe in the areas I visited. People are generally very helpful if asked about life here and how to navigate.
Posted: May 21, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Is Switzerland safe for women?
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Solothurn
Solothurn is a small town in Switzerland. I'm now living in the town for 6 yeaes and grew up near by. I never experienced any problems with safety. The chances of beeing robbed or abused are verry low. I feel safe to walk home alone in the eveningS.
Posted: September 12, 2024Basel-City
Basel is a overall very safe place. However after dark there are places you want to avoid such as Kleinbasel. That being said I feel comfortable being in a group at dark walking around and have never had any issues in Kleinbasel.
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Is Switzerland worth visiting?
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Carla
Belgium
Lugano, Family travel
We went to the concert of Einaudi. It was beautifull. City also. It’s not so easy to find places for swimming. You have a little beach. The enviroment is beautifull. In half an hour you are in Italy & you can visit another lake
Posted: August 17, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Zurich, Solo travel
Really beautiful city with beautiful nature landscapes of course. The center of Zurich feels like Europe and has a nice mix of history and architecture. But the real magic of the city is on the outskirts. Really recommend taking a car out to some of those beautiful nature spots and enjoying the real Switzerland
Posted: July 24, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Meet locals in Switzerland
Shannon
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American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.
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Lara
About Me
Hello, I‘m Lara and looking forward to my first solo trip starting in september 2024 and ends in november. ✈️ After my volunteering in Costa Rica🇨🇷, I‘ll br travelling through the States🇺🇸 without plans and I‘m open to meet new people😁✌🏼
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Shannon
Zurich
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About me
American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.
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Lara
Liestal
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3 days
About me
Hello, I‘m Lara and looking forward to my first solo trip starting in september 2024 and ends in november. ✈️ After my volunteering in Costa Rica🇨🇷, I‘ll br travelling through the States🇺🇸 without plans and I‘m open to meet new people😁✌🏼
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Channing
About Me
I am sweet, patient, an experimentalist, explorer, a scholar, and much more! I have recently graduated with a MA in Psychology and chose to explore a little bit of the world before going back to school for a Ph.D. in Counseling. I believe experiences and the connections we make along the way are much more important than possessions. Whether we are sharing a meal, a deep conversation, or just a cup of coffee, I am all about making connections. I am naturally curious and love hearing stories from different walks of life—everyone has something unique to share I have always wanted to travel and believe it is a way of understanding the world and myself a little better. Whether it is exploring hidden gems in a bustling city or getting lost in nature, I am always up for an adventure. When I am not traveling, you can find me diving into a good non-fiction book (I enjoy reading about psychology, neuropsychological, spirituality, self-help, and more), experimenting in the kitchen, or working on my latest passion project. I am easygoing, respectful, and always willing to lend a hand—whether that is helping out with chores or just being a good listener. I am a yoga instructor, and used to instruct mindfulness and secular yoga to elementary and middle school children. I can share my knowledge about movement (physical fitness) and health! I am also a wonderful cook. I would say I am most knowledgeable about relationships and emotion. I am a passionate learner who enjoys diving into new topics, whether they are related to culture, history, science, or anything in between. I believe there is always something new to discover, and I am always eager to expand my knowledge through meaningful conversations and experiences. Whether it is discussing the latest book I am reading, exploring a new city, or simply learning from the people I meet, I am constantly asking questions, and am driven by curiosity and the desire to understand the world and myself better
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victoria
About Me
I am planning my first backpacking trip around Europe March 2024! It’s my golden birthday & I am planning to do most of the trip solo.
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