Is Austria safe for solo female travelers?

Austria is considered one of the safest countries for solo female travelers. The level of crime is generally low and laws and regulations are strictly enforced. Respect for individual rights is normally upheld and there are strict penalties for harassments. It is, however, recommended to follow common travel safety precautions, such as not walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas and always being aware of your environment and belongings.

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How safe is Austria for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.6 /5

based on 105 experiences from female travelers

Vienna, Group travel

It was a really nice trip. I could admire the beautiful architecture of Vienna, I especially loved the Hundertwasserhaus, since he's a very admirable architect with a beautiful and inventive mind. but. one is for sure. The prices are overwhelming. I also didn't like the bus system. It was almost impossible to pay with card even when the system said otherwise

Posted: November 8, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Vienna, Solo travel

One of the safest cities that I have been to. Many attractions, beautiful architecture, history, good wine. People are really friendly, especially stuff in restaurants or bars. Prices are pretty high but you can find different options. Very clear public transport, it's easy to travel and hard to get lost haha.

Posted: September 27, 2025
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Vienna, Family travel

I felt safe, i had a lot of fun with my family, but I struggled with food because I'm vegetarian. The city is beautiful and FULL of history and art. I loved it. I suggest you to visit the museum of the war because it is underrated

Posted: August 25, 2025
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Vienna, Couple travel

I felt safe in Vienna, not extremely but it was ok, the only problem I found in this city was that during August when I visited there wasn’t much to do, most places were closed, and there wasn’t many people around mostly tourists, that’s why I felt like it wasn’t the most authentic experience I’ve had

Posted: August 9, 2025
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Vienna, Group travel

Beautiful, beautiful city! I felt very safe in it (even taking night buses - I can’t really remember of a bad experience). I am from Italy, personally I found it expensive but a wonderful place to stay in and enjoy. Lots of wonderful museums, beautiful cathedrals and if you can travel a bit further from the city centre, you’ll find out its wonderful there too. Safety was awesome, place was awesome. I found food was good! A bit above average, in a good way. I enjoyed the traditional food I ate (not only schnitzels!) but I wouldn’t rank Vienna at the top of my gastronomical ranking. Still good tho.

Posted: July 26, 2025
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How safe is Austria for women?

Local safety index

4.5 /5

Based on 345 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 345 local experiences

Vienna

I feel very safe when I go out in vienna. But still, you should always be aware of your surroundings, as you should be everywhere. When you go out at night you probably will see some strange people. If you stay aware and don't let them get to close, it should be fine. As a 21 year old woman, Im often on my way home late at night and alone, I even feel save enough to listen to music.

Posted: November 5, 2025
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Villach

Overall very safe. I would be a bit worried at night, but chances of something dangerous are very little. No pickpocketing or something like that. Public transportation is safe as well. People driving very safely

Posted: November 4, 2025
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Natasa

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Vienna

I’ve been living in Vienna for about 15 years now, and I usually feel safe — it’s a pretty safe city overall. Of course, like any big city, there are some areas I’d rather avoid as a woman, especially at night. But overall, I love the feeling of walking around, exploring the streets, and enjoying the city without constant worry.

Posted: October 27, 2025
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Graz

Graz is a safe city for women to walk alone, as long as you don’t walk alone in parks very late at night. It has a young atmosphere with many students, and the city is very safe. However, no place is 100% safe, so always stay cautious.

Posted: October 21, 2025
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Graz

I can work comfortably alone at any time, even in dark suspicious tunnels. I have never seen public violence or seen men harrasing women. Just once a drunk guy said sth to me as he passed me by on a crowd.

Posted: October 14, 2025
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Safety in Austria