Is Interlaken Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Interlaken is generally very safe, with the country boasting one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Women often express feeling extremely safe, even when traveling alone. Local people are polite and respectful and the infrastructure is designed for convenience and safety. The transportation system is reliable and efficient, making it easy to navigate. However, general traveler safety practices, such as not leaving your belongings unattended or walking alone late at night in less populated areas, should still apply.

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.3 /5

Based on 3 experiences from local women

Interlaken is currently ranked #73 safest place in Switzerland for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 3.9 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Interlaken?

Safety at night:Very safe

Interlaken is generally very safe to walk around at night, even if you're a solo female traveler. The city is well-lit and locals are generally respectful and mindful. There is also great transportation system if you need to go places and less comfortable walking alone. However, as is the case anywhere, it's always a good idea to stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Interlaken is impressively safe and reliable. The authorities manage buses and trains well and security measures are always enforced, leading to very minimal safety issues. The locals are also oriented towards respect and orderliness which contributes to the perceived safety of public transport. Moreover, many of the residents can speak English, which is helpful if you need directions or assistance. Regardless of the time of day, it's generally safe for female travelers as incidents are quite rare.

Street harassment:Very low

Interlaken is generally a very comfortable and safe place for solo female travelers. Street harassment is rare due to the country's strict laws and respectful culture. Its inhabitants are used to a high number of tourists and everyone is usually polite and mindful. However, standard precautions should be observed as with any travel destination.

Petty crimes:Low

Interlaken is generally a safe city with relatively low petty crime rates. As always, it's essential to stay aware of your surroundings and practice caution, particularly in busy public areas where pickpocketing may occur. However, such instances are not common, making the risk fairly minimal.

Is Interlaken worth visiting?

Hafiyyan

Germany

Group travel

New year in Switzerland. I and two of my friends joined an open trip to Switzerland and it was such a winter wonderland! Everywhere you see is white and people were walking around with their ski gears. Although not as clear as in the summertime, the Aare river was also pretty and becoming a contrast with the surrounding area. We went to Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald which are breathtaking in its own way. For the food, it is costly so I recommend a supermarket visit like Coop. They have delicious line of ready-made like chicken (!!), salad etc.

Posted: May 14, 2025

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Is Interlaken safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

I would say, Interlaken is a very safe city. It has a lot of lights in the streets and a lot of bus- or taxi- transport posibilities. In the night, personaly, I feel not in danger and it is no problem to walk alone. Over all, Interlaken is a very safe city.

Posted: December 29, 2024

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Hi! I'm Inga, I teach English and Spanish at a local school and I like to travel solo from time to time, but also always love to rope my friends into trips. I love meeting new people and chatting, so if you need any pointers for what to do around my home or you happen to travel at the same time as me, shoot me a message!

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