Is Switzerland Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Switzerland is known for its high levels of safety and low crime rate. Local authorities are very helpful and it's easy to navigate the public transportation system, even at night. Like anywhere, you should always be aware of your surroundings, avoid poorly-lit or deserted areas late at night and keep an eye on your belongings. But overall, as a solo female traveler, you can feel very secure traveling in Switzerland.

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How safe is Switzerland?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Switzerland as a whole has a high level of safety, even during night time. Well-lit streets, reliable public transportation, and a generally low crime rate make it safe to walk alone at night. However, it's always advisable to remain aware of your surroundings and take precautions like avoiding isolated areas and carrying a phone with a local SIM for emergency contact.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Switzerland is one of the safest in the world. Trains and buses are reliable, punctual, and always in pristine condition due to frequent maintenance. The localities are respectful and generally maintain good conduct. For solo female travelers, there is a low risk involved when traveling even at late night as the systems are well-lit, highly monitored, and assistance is readily available. Regardless, it's always best to stay vigilant and be aware of your surroundings.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Very low

Switzerland is quite a safe country when it comes to street harassment. Incidences are relatively low, with most locals respectful and polite. Women can usually move around without facing any unwelcomed encounters. However, as in any country, caution should be exercised, particularly during the night or in less crowded areas.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Switzerland is considered one of the safest countries in the world. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing or bag snatching can occur, predominantly in touristic and crowded places, but they are relatively rare. To reduce the risk, you should remain aware of your surroundings and keep your valuables secure and out of sight. Regular precautions like not leaving your belongings unattended will suffice in most cases. Overall, the risk of encountering petty crimes in Switzerland is low.

Is Switzerland worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 93 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

3.9/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
Carsen

Carsen

United States

Zurich, Solo travel

Walked around well past midnight when I was there, there were some groups of people out but it was quiet and incredibly safe. Bring an empty water bottle to fill up at the fountains and highly recommend taking a quick walking tour when you first get there to get oriented. The food was pretty good - def get a group together to go to fondue

Posted: July 3, 2025
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Ryan

Ryan

United States

Interlaken, Group travel

Interlaken was incredible! I only got to go for a few hours, but I already have plans to go back. The views are unmatched and I’d recommend it over any big city in Switzerland. It was very safe and small town feel.

Posted: June 26, 2025
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Bern, Group travel

I felt super safe. I stayed in my friend’s home. The city was very calm and relax. I heard the foods are not interesting so i didn’t try from a restaurant. Also you have very options about transportation. I love all the options but train is the fastest one

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Lauterbrunnen, Family travel

I felt completely safe, staubbach falls and trümmelbach falls are a must! I really enjoyed coffee from a small barista spot right in front of the waterfalls, i stayed at Camping Jungfrau, and i got arround walking, theres also a bus service but its worth the walk

Posted: June 23, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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Ephelide

Ephelide

Switzerland

Interlaken, Solo travel

It is a famous, touristic city, only one guy wanted my number but he didn't look like a local so I simply politely declined his request. It was the only "issue" I had during my trip, they try to approach tourists I guess too but overall everything was good and I didn't experience any inconvenience due to my solo traveling.

Posted: June 6, 2025Experienced: May, 2023
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Monisha

Monisha

Germany

Switzerland, Couple travel

I tried to upload images but the app is taking forever to uplaod 20 images. I visited the Jungfrau region in in end mar - early april for 4 days. I took the jungfrau pass and tried to do as many included mountains as possible. And to say its breathtaking doesn't do justice. We stayed at gsteigwiller village at a bnb which was super cute. There is bus available every 30 mins from gsteigwiller to wilderswill or interlaken west/zentrale. The village is very scenic with beautiful mountain backdrop and very beautiful but there are no restaurants or grocery stores there. So a little bit of planning around food is necessary. Männlichen and Grindelwald First and lake Brienz were our favourite experiences. Weather was luckily fabulous and we also saw cherry blossoms

Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Is Switzerland safe for women?

Safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 418 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 418 local experiences

Basel

As long as you dont arent around the shady areas of kleinbasel im the night, about everything is alright. Othetwise it is all quite safe. I wouldnt be to worried about getting robbed. After 24:00 I would advise to not be alone on the streets, but compared to other cities its safe!

Posted: July 1, 2025
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Cess

Cess

Zurich

I think Zurich is all in all safe, it just depends on where you go/stay. We definitely have some dodgy areas where you feel less safe during the night (e.g. Langstrasse, a street with a busy nightlife) but if you walk confidently, you should be ok. So far nothing has happened to me, even when walking alone at night.

Posted: June 28, 2025
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Safety in Switzerland