Is Fribourg safe for solo female travelers?

Fribourg is a very safe destination for solo female travelers. The crime rates are quite low and it is generally a peaceful city. The local community and the authorities actively take efforts to maintain safety standards across the region. Public transportation is quite reliable and safe to use even during late hours. However, just like any other destination, it is always recommended to be cautious and aware of your surroundings, especially while traveling alone.

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How safe is Fribourg for female travelers?

How safe is Fribourg for women?

Local safety index

3.5 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Local crime index

1.2 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Fribourg is a little city, with just one or two streets and a parc where I wouldn’t walk alone at night, otherwise always felt really safe! I walk often alone at night when coming back from an evening with friends.

Posted: August 3, 2025
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Fribourg is overall not the most interesting nor safest for women to travel around. As a local myself, I tend to get worried when I have to get home late. I have been followed home once in my life and the man interacted with me wanting my number & asking if i live in a specific building. I highly suggest you to AVOID main train station during night as there are tons of junkies and drunks. Stay safe girlies🫶🏻

Posted: April 10, 2025
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Elsa

Elsa

Fribourg is a small city but if you’re a women and go home after dark you’ll probably get catcall, never had any other problems tho. I wouldn’t recommend staying in places like the train station where it’s worse. Fribourg is quite “rural” and some people are close minded so if you have a non conforming appearance you might get some looks or comments. Otherwise it’s a nice city, the old town is charming.

Posted: January 26, 2025
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Celine

Celine

For me it’s a safe place never had any problem walking home alone. Also I have a dog so I often go on walks late at night and never had any problem never been afraid of anything or anyone so I would say it’s pretty safe

Posted: January 25, 2025
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It's a city where you will easily find yourself alone in a street at night as it's not very busy. It's usually quite safe but at night in the dog, it can be stressful. Other than that, transportations are safe, public space are safe too. And during the day, you have nothing to worry about.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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