Is Geneva Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

Geneva is a wonderful city where I felt very safe. The public transportation network in Switzerland is absolutely amazing. The Christmas market is enchanting. There are plenty of stalls with traditional Swiss food as well as dishes from around the world. It's a nice place to take a walk, have a drink and eat a snack. The river and the lake are beautiful for walks, and taking a day trip is easy, both Annecy and Lausanne are great.

Solo travel experience

To do: - Travel by mouette (public transport boats) or take a lake cruise - Walk around the Old Town - Climb the Cathedral - Swim in the lake - Running under the Jet d’Eau - Trip to Jonction Safety: I felt safe when I was there. Recommendations: Geneva is beautiful and fun, especially for a short period of time, like two days.

Solo travel experience

To Do: - Visit the Museum of Art and History - Have a drink at the Place du Bourg-de-Four - Explore the old town - Walk around Carouge - Visit the opera - Admire the beautiful lake shore Safety: Geneva is very safe, women-friendly. Recommendations: Geneva is a nice city for a few hours, but not for days. Ideal for a short trip.

Solo travel experience

To do: - Jet d'Eau in Geneva - St. Peter's Cathedral - Palace of Nations - International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum - Museum of Art and History - Bains des Pâquis - MAMCO Genève - Patek Philippe Museum - Ariana Museum Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Geneva is very expensive to live in, especially when it comes to food and drink.

Geneva is safe, I only suggest to avoid some specific places, like the train station during night or the surrounding next to the river (Stand area), but in general it’s a safe place. In my opinion Rive Gauche is safest :)

Living in Geneva for 4 years, I can say I have almost never felt unsafe. I have walked home at almost all times of night in all neighbourhoods without being bothered or feeling unsafe. I have not experienced violence in Geneva and people in general are laid back and kind.

Family travel experience

The home of the most instrumental organisations and institutions of our time Worth a visit Must go to the UN office, visit Lake Geneva and the surroundings at Rolex office Talk to people around you you may run into an activist, a writer, a leader just down the street. A place of action and a place you need to be at

Solo travel experience

City with a posh reputation, but turned out to be very "boho" and have some French charms. Nice cafes and nice to sit by the lake. Maybe slightly cheaper to drink a coffee in Geneva than in Zurich. Good city for some days!