Is Switzerland Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Switzerland for solo female travelers?
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based on 93 experiences from female travelers
Summer
Germany
Oeschinensee, Group travel
It is my second time to visit Oeschinensee. This time I finally see the lake( Last time there was only snow lol). So so so chill and beautiful there. Ppl can also have BBQ there! We have haven’t brought any food there. Cuz too expensive for us hahaha All in all, really recommend it in summer!
Posted: July 22, 2026Experienced: July, 2026
Eléonore
France
Neuchâtel, Family travel
I went with my dad, it was a fun experience ! It's expensive but the landscapes are very pretty and people are really nice. We went by the lake and spent good moments there. Didn't get the opportunity to do a lot of indoor activities though
Posted: July 3, 2026Experienced: June, 2022Apples, Solo travel
There are quite a few hidden cascades and we visited some events. Overall a lovely experience. Switzerland is pretty expensive, so i wouldn’t recommend solo travelling, as its cheaper if the costs are splitted. I would highly recommend visiting Gruyère and trying their famous fondue
Posted: May 30, 2026
Arwa
India
Lugano, Solo travel
I was in Lugano for my summer school and I must say, the Italians were the friendliest. I befriended people from Peru, Poland, Switzerland. A totally wholesome experience. We partied till midnight but also attended our class by 8 am so it was equally balanced :p
Posted: May 29, 2026Is Switzerland safe for women?
Women’s safety index
Based on 513 reports
Crime index
Based on 513 reports
Basel
Pretty safe just mind your surroundings at night especially when youre alone in shady areas like gundeldingen, kleinhünigen, claraplatz and in underpasses. There is crime in basel because it lays to the borders of germany and france but it shouldnt even be noticeable for you. Safe spaces are wettsteinplatz, marktplatz, barfüsserplatz, steinenvorstadt, universität, bruderholz, münster, messeplatz…
Posted: July 23, 2026Marsens
Marsens has a psychiatric hospital where sometimes patients roam freely around the center of the village and can act a bit strange but nothing has ever happened in the two decades I have lived here. I would consider Marsens as a very safe place
Posted: July 23, 2026Lausanne
Very safe just avoid non crowded areas at night if you want to walk around but in my experience I’ve never gotten dangerously harassed in 10 years living here although keep in mind that I’m white and tall so that does go in my way
Posted: July 15, 2026
Agathe
Aarau
I feel really safe in general. Never felt uncomfortable walking around the city. I would just be mindful at night around the station as there could be some drunk people or drug users. I came from work many times around 11:30pm and it felt safe though.
Posted: July 13, 2026Safety in Switzerland
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Agathe
Aarau
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hey, I’m Agathe, 28yo, I have the greatest time when I’m surrounded by women, something I can’t explain. I’ve been travelling a lot in the last couple years. As much as I loved travelling alone, I know feel I want to share memories with people who might become friends.
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Shannon
Zurich
Can host for:
7 days
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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