Is Germany safe for solo female travelers?

Germany is generally a very safe destination for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low and local citizens are typically courteous and helpful. Public transportation, including trains and busses, is widely available and secure. Nevertheless, previously would be wise to respect general safety guidelines as in any other place, such as avoiding isolated areas late at night and being aware of your belongings. German people usually speak English, which makes communication easier. Remember, always trust your instincts.

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How safe is Germany for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 278 experiences from female travelers

Laura

Laura

Italy

Cologne, Solo travel

I've been there many times, yet everytime I was there and id look at the Dome, it was breathtaking! It's clean, modestly safe, and during Christmas period it fills with cute markets! Id advice you to go there during those colder times.

Posted: January 17, 2026Experienced: July, 2025
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Yakira

Yakira

China

Berlin, Solo travel

It was my second time in the city already. I think is such a good place to solo travelers. People don't care about what you're doing at all. But is a place where you don't need to feel unsafe. Live is just individualist and you can take your time everywhere. The sensation is incredible if you want to plan a chill trip.

Posted: January 15, 2026Experienced: December, 2024
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Karina

Karina

Germany

Travemunde, Solo travel

my first experience travelling alone was in Travemünde. i was only staying for a few days in a Small Apartment. I spend in those 4 days around 200-250€ (including the apartment). My girlfriend also visited me for a day. I had a really nice walk with surprisingly good weather. the apartment was near the train station and the beach also near by (maximum 5 minutes for both). great opportunity to buy groceries and some small souvenirs. A lot of cafes that I sadly didn’t get to try all of them. I wouldn’t recommend the small pool from the hotel nearby. I would definitely do it again!

Posted: January 4, 2026
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Nora

Nora

Sweden

Heidelberg, Couple travel

I recommend this place to cool down while you’re backpacking. Thats what my friend and i did. Its not that busy, but also not boring. I dont know how it is in the winter, but the summer is BEAUTIFUL!!

Posted: December 15, 2025
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Berlin, Solo travel

I felt safe during my time and I currently live and study here, but I wouldn’t recommend Berlin to anyone who isn’t really big on clubbing and partying because otherwise it’s a boring city and the weather doesn’t help

Posted: November 16, 2025
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How safe is Germany for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 2258 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 2258 local experiences

Wiesbaden

I would say WI is overall safe, I travel a lot and have never experienced anything unusual but still there are a few areas which I avoid especially during night. Otherwise, I moved here 2 years back and ever since I‘m enjoying it.

Posted: January 20, 2026
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Alexia

Alexia

Wuppertal

Wuppertal is actually a safe city. Nothing has ever happened to me personally. However, I would avoid going to Oberbamen or Wuppertal Central Station at night. You just have to pay attention at night.

Posted: January 12, 2026
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Frankfurt

Frankfurt has a very bad reputation, but is not at all unsafe. There is some areas around Hauptbahnhof and Konstablerwache where men might do catcalling but it's limited to that. Don't carry things open or leave your bags alone cause this is a big city and like everywhere else- pickpocketers are all around.

Posted: January 11, 2026
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Erica

Erica

Berlin

You have to be careful about your stuff and yourself. You can never be careful enough girl as long as you are alive you are safe ❤️. We women anything can happen to us no matter where we are. Just be attentive.

Posted: January 10, 2026
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Bonn

Generally very safe in the 5 years I‘ve lived here. If I‘m walking by myself in the dark however I won‘t listen to music and pay attention to my surroundings more. Don‘t linger around the central station at night time, junkies on crack can be quite scary.

Posted: January 7, 2026
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Safety in Germany

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Toni

Toni

Kiel

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I'm down to earth, love art music dance museum recycling... I speak German, English, Spanish, French, a little Swedish and I'm learning Turkish.

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Michelle

Michelle

Landkreis Birkenfeld

Can host for:

3 days

About me

hii, i’m from a small town in germany and i love to travel, currently i am in rome i love to experience cultures and citys from a locals perspective, so i also want to offer that to others

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