Is Salzburg safe for solo female travelers?

Salzburg is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city has a low crime rate, well-lit and bustling central areas, and the locals are friendly and helpful. While the usual precautions should still be taken, such as avoiding quiet and poorly lit areas at night and keeping an eye on personal belongings, Salzburg is typically considered a secure place to explore alone.

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How safe is Salzburg for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.6 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Miriam

Miriam

Austria

Solo travel

I really loved staying in Salzburg I stayed at the YoHo hostel which wasn't expensive at all and I felt comfortable there The city was beautiful especially because it was a combination of city and the nature around it The old town is pretty and there are many museums to visit Salzburg overall was kinda expensive (especially the food) but I really recommend getting the „Salzburg Card“ since you can use the public transportation and get a lot of „free“ entry to museums (you pay for the Card but it really pays off if you visit some museums) The thing that annoyed me the mist was getting vegan food there are some vegan/vegetarian places but if you stay there for a few days you eventually run out of options and especially in the old town are a lot of restaurants that only serve meat

Posted: July 3, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Cecilia

Cecilia

Germany

Solo travel

Salzburg is super safe to travel as a female solo traveller. I used public transport to go around (I took the 3 day tourist card) and they are really reliable. The food was nice (ate Wiener Schnitzel) but unfortunately I didn't really explore the culinary. I was also registered to the free-walking-tour. Was the best decision because not only someone can "show" you around but also you got interesting information!

Posted: July 23, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
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Yuen

Yuen

Taiwan

Solo travel

Safe place for doing the solo trip and the view is beautiful in summer. I really enjoyed the sight view of the city and it’s a busy city but also kinda chill city. You can go to the mountains and the city just in less than one hour

Posted: January 7, 2024
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Rachel

Rachel

Germany

Group travel

Salzburg is a very beautiful city! I really enjoyed my trip there with two friends of mine. We've been to a museum which was really interesting. The city center is clean and there are many shopping possibilities.

Posted: September 6, 2023Experienced: January, 2020
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Solo travel

I took a day trip to Salzburg by train. I went to the old town for a while, walked around a bit, and then took a bus to the Alps for a small walk. I took a cable car up the hill and from there I reached the highest point. The climb was quite hassle-free, and the view was beautiful. I recommend trying the apple strudel from the old town.

Posted: July 26, 2023
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How safe is Salzburg for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 26 local experiences

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 26 local experiences

Dana

Dana

It’s pretty safe. I haven’t heard any complaints from anyone. Everytime I walk with my open bag, leave my stuff and go to the bathroom at the Cafe, sometimes sleep when tired in public transport and have had no accidents yet

Posted: August 8, 2025
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Salzburg is such a charming and magical Place to be! With its beautiful old Town and landmarks, especially the Lakes around - my study Town is just stunning 🌼 Also when I Go out the Night, After working late or coming Home from an caraoke evening in One of the Many Irish pubs I feel so Safe - but I can only rate the Situation in the old Town because of my flat being part of it! From 9/10pm on in the evening there is noone anymore in the streets, it is Not very noisy or crowded a part from the rudolfskai where all of the Night Life happens! I Walk often alone when I Come Home Late, cause I dont worry about anything ! There is just One quarter of the City that I Heart to be more busy by Night: it is Lehen! But it is away from the Oldtown, so i cannot validate the Information ! All in all - you‘ll feel very Safe in our Beautiful Little Salzburg! 🌟

Posted: July 17, 2025
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Lilli

Lilli

From our experience salzburg is an amazing city for travelers all around the world. However some form of herasment my accur when your in the wrong part of town, We have only had minor inconveniences , regarding the safety of the city but in general the crime rates are very low. If you have any questions, we will be very happy to answer them !

Posted: July 12, 2025
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Анастасия

Анастасия

Very nice place in compare to Eastern Europe, especially after war it's kinda hard to say how safe it is here. For me I consider it 10/10, but I still have protection with me, like pepper spray and don't stay on the main train station too long

Posted: June 13, 2025
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Amelie

Amelie

Salzburg is in comparison to other cities very safe - I have often times walked alone through the city at night without any negative incidence, also walking home from the main station. That being said, of course things happen like everywhere! If you keep your guard up and avoid the Lehener park at night, it should be pretty safe.

Posted: May 14, 2025
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