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?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Very safe

Austria, known for its high safety standards, is usually very safe to walk around at night. Like any other place, it has some regions less safe than others, but generally, it maintains an elevated level of security. The neighborhoods are regularly patrolled and locals are often willing to help if necessary. Nonetheless, common sense and standard travel precautions should be practiced at all times.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Austria is extremely safe. The services such as buses, trams, and trains are highly reliable, clean and punctual. Tickets can be bought easily and the information is widely available. Services usually run late into the night, even in smaller towns. Nevertheless, as a solitary traveler, it's always wise to remain aware of your surroundings and personal belongings, especially during peak hours or at late night. Overall, public transportation in Austria offers a safe and efficient way to travel.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Very low

Austria, being a highly developed country, is generally quite safe for solo female travelers. The level of street harassment is comparatively low. The population is respectful and public spaces are well-regulated, making it a comfortable place to travel. That said, it's always important to remain aware and vigilant regardless of how safe a place may seem.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Austria is known to be one of the safest countries in Europe making petty crimes relatively low. The most common petty crime is pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas such as public transportation and popular tourist sites. However, by taking general precautions such as keeping belongings secured and remaining aware of one's surroundings, risks can be greatly minimized.

Is Austria worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 74 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.6/5

Vienna, Group travel

I had a wonderful time in Vienna! I felt completely safe throughout my stay. I highly recommend visiting the main landmarks as well as Prater, which was a fun experience. For two days, I spent around 100 euros in total. We stayed in an Airbnb, which was comfortable and convenient. To get around the city, we primarily used trams, which were efficient and easy to navigate. Vienna is a beautiful city with so much to offer, and I would love to visit again in the future!

Posted: March 4, 2025
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Olga

Olga

Germany

Vienna, Solo travel

I really love Vienna! It’s so beautiful and cosy city. It is also very international. I’ve been there few times and every single time I fall in love with the city over and over again! It’s very historical and green.

Posted: March 3, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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eli

eli

North Macedonia

Vienna, Solo travel

I went alone in Vienna and I actually felt really safe food and everything was great and also because I’m vegan so I found a lot of vegan places in Vienna that have great food and I have like a list on Google Maps so if anyone wants I can share it with you also I have a budget like 150 euro I was staying with a family so they’re like a distant family so it was better and I didn’t waste a lot of money and yeah also I think it’s very safe for a woman and it’s really nice and for activities I really never went for the nightlife even though I wanted to but I am planning on going this year to Vienna and I seen the nightlife. for transport I usually go around with the uban or buses like you can literally go anywhere like you go with uban and you go like from one side of the other side and there are they’re just like really okay with the prices and everything and the buses like you can get like a ticket for one week or a month or just depends on how much you stay in everything and you can get like a lot of to like you’re going to get a lot of to see from vienna and everything and plus you know the river is really nice so you can see that and you can go to the beach in summer

Posted: March 1, 2025
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Vienna, Couple travel

Vienna is awesome! I really recommend eating in the Centimeter - a great restaurant with reasonable prices and huuuge portions. Serves both local and European food, so that’s a plus! Besides the main attraction in Vienna (that I am sure that you know of) there are also cool jazz bars that are worth the visit. Very safe at night, didn’t have a problem with that. Great transportation system. 50 euros a day are enough in you plan to buy some stuff and to eat out but not it the most expensive places. If you plan on cooking, much less will do the work.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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Johanna

Johanna

Germany

Vienna, Solo travel

Vienna was so lovely,I loved it there...❤️ You are so safe in this City,the people are a bit rude,but in a funny way...The Food is so good🤙🏻 The Architecture is so special,you feel like in a Princess Movie...🤍

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Linda

Linda

Germany

Carinthia, Family travel

Southern Carinthia is a biiiig recommendation for anyone travelling, whether you're visiting solo or with friends/family. I've only ever travelled there in summer, but if you're looking for places to go skiing in winter, you can get there as well. Beautiful nature with lots of mountains, rivers, lakes & stunning sunsets! Many hiking trails, I especially recommend the 'Tscheppaschlucht' where you can hike up to a restaurant & get back down by bus. The 'Pyramidenkogel' is another thing you should visit, it's a platform you can climb by stairs or get up via lift & to get back down there's also the options of a zip line & one of the longest closed slides in Europe. From the platform on the very top, you have a beautiful view of the region. You should also go on a 'Sommerrodelbahn', try regional food like 'Kaasspätzle' or 'Ribisel'-jam, drink 'Almdudler' & visit some lakes like the 'Wörthersee', 'Keutschacher See' or 'Ossiacher See'. We always travel by car which works perfectly for us as it's only around 1.000 km from home & to be fair, it's a lot easier to get around by car (just be aware that you'll have to pay for a 'Vignette'!!) rather than by public transport (it is possible tho, just more complicated & you probably cannot see the smaller villages).🙈

Posted: January 19, 2025
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Zeysan

Zeysan

Czech Republic

Vienna, Couple travel

It was so fun but it was so fricking cold! We couldnt enjoy outside at all but every single thing we ve been was really fyn. It is really expensive though. Getting into touristic attractions took at least 100 euros

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Salzburg, Group travel

i felt safe but people look at you curious or weirdly if you look alternative, walk barefoot or are vegan haha but i mean that kind of makes it more interesting people there are very bougie but there is a cool art museum you should go to in the Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse near University. Just keep your eyes open!

Posted: December 30, 2024
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Marta

Marta

Portugal

Vienna, Solo travel

I felt very safe. Even though Viena is very expensive I could enjoy it either way. Ut was more of a budget trip so I really tried not to spent a lot. The museums were very expensive but I could visit 2, one of them was free at that day and the other one “ musa museum” is free so I still get to enjoy. If you’re able to spent more on that I would recommend Albertina museum. I stayed at the Metro apartments for 3 days and it was like 70€. It’s pretty good I think and it was only one hour walking from the center. If you’re visiting on Christmas I recommend to check the Christmas markets. Food recommendation - wurstelstand. That’s it, have a safe trip:)

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Sonder

Sonder

Turkey

Vienna, Solo travel

I can say that Viana is a safe city. I stayed in a nice hotel in the city center and walked to the X-mas markets. Although it got dark early and it was the most crowded time of the city, I did not have any security problems. .

Posted: December 14, 2024
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Is Austria safe for women?

Safety index

4.5 /5

Based on 222 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 222 local experiences

Vienna

If you are in the main areas like Karlsplatz, Oper, Burgring, Kunsthistorisches Museum oder Naturhistorisches Museum you don't really have to worry about safety. However I highly suggest avoiding areas like Keplerplatz, Reumannplatz and Main Station, after 10, especially if you are alone and a women.

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Lisa

Lisa

Vienna

Vienna is very safe. I am living here for 8 years now and never experienced somehting bad. I also love to take night strolls through the city, never a problem. Just take care of mugging in touristy areas. I have never been mugged but heard tjat tourists are sometimes targeted

Posted: February 26, 2025
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Meet locals in Austria

Kizi

Kizi

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Hi my name is Kizi, from Dubai moved to Salzburg 6 years ago. I’m an art student living on the country side. I love the ocean, culture and music and food looking forward to traveling and hosting fun girls that’s love expoloring.

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Sunshine

About Me

. . . Balance is a key 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 you do 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𓀤 all night long and do 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐬 ツ next day Drink 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞ツ but don’t forget your 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐞 Eat 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 ツ when your heart wants it and kale 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝 when your body needs it Wear high heels ツ on Saturday and walk barefoot on Sunday Go 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 ツ at the mall and then sit down and 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 ツ in your bedroom 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 Move and stay still Embrace all sides of who you are and 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 Be brave and bold and spontaneous and loud and let that complement your abilities to find silence and patience and modesty and peace ツ Aim for 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 . . . Make your 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 and don’t let anybody tell you how to live according to theirs ツ 𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥= 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 ✔︎

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Kizi

Kizi

Salzburg

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hi my name is Kizi, from Dubai moved to Salzburg 6 years ago. I’m an art student living on the country side. I love the ocean, culture and music and food looking forward to traveling and hosting fun girls that’s love expoloring.

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Vella

Vella

Innsbruck

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am 23 years old girl, being in the 6th Semester of her mechatronics classes at the MCI. I love climbing, hiking, traveling, skiing, creating new friendships and trying out new things. Speaking fluently german, english, bulgarian and basic russian. Lately i have be doing mostly solo traveling. Love hosting people, also quite much into slacklining and playing badminton.

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Anna

Anna

Vienna

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey there lovely ladies :) I am a teacher and guide, ambitious traveler and culture freak. My deep love for my hometown knows no bounds, still I always like to explore the world.

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Denise

Denise

Villach

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I'm Denise, base in Villach, Austria. 🌄🏔 I studied in the U.S. and lived in 6 different countries. I love classical music and science.

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Paola

Paola

Perchtoldsdorf

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi. I'm Chilean, 50, living in Austria since 2006. We can speak in Spanish, English or German. I like museums, learning about the places I visit, their history, music, food, architecture, and spending time with others. I offer an inflatable mattress in the living room, big balcony, WiFi and washing machine. And also have breakfast with me if you want. You can use the kitchen. Great if you want to cook a typical dish of your country or whatever you like. I am especially interested in hosting women around my age, from Ireland and the UK who can host me in return in the near future.

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Celine

Celine

Vienna

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am very open hearted and have an adventures spirit. I love to see the world, go on hikes, meeting new people and enjoy my life. Quite the Gamer as well I read a lot back than and want to start that habit again. Found my passion in medicine, psychology and nature. Music is a part of my everyday life and the song "Could have been me" by the struts is my motto song

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Lena

Lena

Vienna

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hi, I'm Lena! I'm currently learning Spanish and I'd love to meet native speakers with whom I can practice and also visit my favourite country Spain as well :D I'd also be happy to host for a few days at my place and also show you around if I got time! :D See you!

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Sandra

Sandra

Salzburg

Can host for:

5 days

About me

I’m 22 years old and have a passion for languages and culture. I’m fluent in Serbian, English, German, (and semi-fluent in Korean), and I’m also working on improving my Spanish and Italian. Language learning has always been my way of connecting with people and exploring different perspectives, which is why I’d love to visit as many places as possible in my lifetime. When I’m not diving into language study, you’ll probably find me on the volleyball court. Playing volleyball has taught me discipline, teamwork, and how to push myself to new limits. I thrive on challenges, whether it’s perfecting my serve or navigating a new culture during my travels. I believe life is all about experiences, and I’m eager to explore the world, meet new people, and learn everything I can along the way.

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Summer

Summer

St. Anton am Arlberg

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello! My name is Summer and I am a 24 year old solo female backpacker travelling around the world. I love connecting with local and fellow women travellers on my journey :)

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Saakshi

Saakshi

Austria

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hy I’m Saakshi A Nepali girl from Nepal. Momently working as an Au pair so and travels during weekend.

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Upcoming visitors to Austria

Sylvia

Sylvia

About Me

Hi! My name is Sylvia and I am passionate about learning about other cultures, history, and art. I am backpacking my way through europe!

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Safety in Austria