based on 11 experiences from female travelers
Gulu
Austria
That was my very first solo travelling experience. Zurich was so safe and pretty. Although I spent a lot of money fro food and transport, I enjoyed there to the fullest. At night I stayed with a couple who I hadn't met before. They were super nice people and prepared dinner for me and welcomed me with kind hugs. It felt so amazing being solo traveller and making such a perfect connection there.
Posted: August 8, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Really beautiful city with beautiful nature landscapes of course. The center of Zurich feels like Europe and has a nice mix of history and architecture. But the real magic of the city is on the outskirts. Really recommend taking a car out to some of those beautiful nature spots and enjoying the real Switzerland
Posted: July 24, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Loesje
Netherlands
I advice - for 2/3 day visit, amazing the city is beautifull. - to bring your own food or at least part of it if thats possible since it is expensive. - Go to reihnfalls they are the biggest waterfalls of whole Europe. I took the train from Zurich to from train station near the falls it took 1hr. But the falls were 4 minute walk from the arrival station. Wich was pretty great! - the nightlife was on the other half a little calm so if your'e looking for that Zurich is not the place to be. - trains and busses were very clean and on time!
Posted: June 30, 2024I came to Zürich for work but stayed on a couple of days to get to know the city. The public transportation is fantastic and downtown is very slick while also having plenty of places to gather and be. It's expensive as would be expected. I felt safe in the areas I visited. People are generally very helpful if asked about life here and how to navigate.
Posted: May 21, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Switzerland as a whole is very safe as I'm sure most will say. Never felt unsafe as I traveled through the country though I was with a group part of the time. We stayed at a hotel NW of the city center which was quite nice except for the inability to eat your own food in the main lobby/downstairs area as it is a space intended for their cafe/restaurant customers. So if you have a snack you are enjoying on the go, eat it while still on the go or in the room. There was no air conditioning in the room but because the weather was still cool, that was not a problem. Be prepared to spend when you come to Zurich/ Switzerland, as food is not cheap. I would recommend using the Too Good To Go app to grab more affordable food options that are to go / snacks / or to eat in a park if you want to have a low spend day. The country as a whole is very polite, friendly, clean, and efficient. Most memorable is the beauty of Switzerland. It's like an unscathed gem in a world tarnished by hatred and war in its history.
Posted: April 22, 2024Experienced: October, 2023As a single woman, traveling alone, I felt incredibly safe, walking around the city at night time, and in the early morning. The city was clean and beautiful. Public transportation was clean, safe, and on time. I took public transportation to the nearest mountain and hiked up all by myself. I’ve never felt more comfortable hiking alone as a female.
Posted: April 11, 2024Eva
Spain
The city center is spectacular. Just walking around is nice, but you can also ride a bike! Warning: you'll ride in the same direction and close to the tram rails. I come from a city that doesn't have that and I almost had an accident 🥵😅 Restaurants are expensive in comparison to Spanish salaries, and many people bring food to parks. That's a cool option! 🥰 People are really nice and open-minded!! I love the culture and to be able to talk Italian or English everywhere I go, as I don't know Swiss or High German. If you like books, there are some second-hand book shops that are really nice! 🤓📚
Posted: April 9, 2024Experienced: March, 2024PIWAYI
Germany
Clean and transport was efficient. It is safe for women solo travelers. It's a bit pricey but if you book early it is affordable. The food was delicious. We stayed in 25 hours hotel, there are Restaurant nearby and tram station in front of the hotel. It isn't busy during public holidays, many businesses don't operate during public holiday.
Posted: May 29, 2023Experienced: November, 2022To do: - Stroll through the Old Town - Have a drink on the roof - View Giacometti's frescos - Get an epic view of the city from Lindenplatz or Polybahnterrasse. - Tour the Chinese Garden, Arboretum and the Old Botanical Garden - Swim in the lake or along the Limmat River Safety: I felt safe and it was easy for me to get around. Recommendations: Zurich is nice, but not spectacular.
Posted: September 16, 2022To do: - Visit the old town - Swim in the lake - Take a day trip to Lucerne - Visit the Chinese Gardens - Visit the Botanical Garden Safety: It's quite safe. Recommendations: Zurich is nice, but it's more of a 'city for living', not a place where you can see a lot.
Posted: September 9, 2022Based on 27 local experiences
Based on 27 local experiences
Lorena
Zurich is generally a safe city – even for solo female travelers! There are a few areas that women might want to avoid, although nothing necessarily has to happen there: Langstrasse: This is a famous street in Zurich with a very active nightlife – probably one of the busiest throughout the week in the city. It’s known for good bars but also for drugs and prostitution. While it's lively, women should avoid walking around alone. Some unpleasant comments may certainly arise. Train stations: Zurich's main station has a lot of people around. However, women should avoid smaller stations. In general, there aren’t many people out at night during the week, but it doesn’t give an unsafe feeling.
Posted: September 30, 2024Zurich feels 100% safe during the daytime. Take care of you belongings and avoid shady people like you would in every other city. In the night there are few drunk people and catcalling. The main station is safer than other small stations without security. Typically around the Langstrasse/red light district there are more drunk/shady people. If you feel unsafe or harassed, ask other people to help out.
Posted: September 18, 2024Shannon
American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.
Esther
My name is Esther. I spreak Spanish and English. I was born in Mexico, but live in Switzerland forever. I have three children. I love meeting people.
Shannon
Zurich
3 days
American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.
Esther
Zurich
3 days
My name is Esther. I spreak Spanish and English. I was born in Mexico, but live in Switzerland forever. I have three children. I love meeting people.
Zeynep
Hi, I'm Zeynep from Turkey. I’m an architect working for an architectural company in Istanbul but remotely so I live in Denizli currently. I love traveling and experiencing new cultures. I would love to meet up with locals while traveling. Also if you visit my city it’s my pleasure to show you around.
Dani
Hi, my name is Dani, I'm 29 years old and I'm from Austria ☺️⛰️ I love to explore the world, get to know new cultures and exchange with new people 😊 I love good food, movies and summer and I'm always up for a good glass of wine 😌🥂