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 276 experiences from female travelers

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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Marguerite

Marguerite

France

Freiburg im Breisgau, Solo travel

This little city was really charming. I really liked the market and the heart warming cakes. I’ve been welcomed freely by a woman thanks to “Couchsurfing” who was used to travel alone too. I was surprised by her big heart. We talked a lot that night, she gave me confidence with only few words. She prepared me food in advance and offered me a lunch for the next day (even if I was leaving this exact day). She even payed the drink… her kindness was melting my heart. I asked her why did she do all those things for me, and she answered “If only you could know what people gave to me, I have to return the favour.”

Posted: October 28, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Berlin, Solo travel

It does feel safe. And berlin is not as expensive as I thought, much and more is affordable here and the quality at which food gets sold is very much richer than the price. Overall experience has been excellent.

Posted: October 23, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
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How safe is Germany for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 2254 local experiences

Local crime index

2.1 /5

Based on 2254 local experiences

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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Alicia

Alicia

Berlin

I think berlin is quite safe. You have to surround yourself with the wrong people to really be at risk of crime. Of course when you forget your things in the train or somewhere they will be stolen and it’s unlikely that you will get it back but it’s still happens sometimes.some people are really genuine.

Posted: January 6, 2026
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Kiel

I feel very safe in the city. During the day you can go to all areas of interest and it’s perfectly fine. It’s a city that’s very calm and quiet at night, especially along the fjord. But people generally mind their business. Just avoid the area called Garden, especially at night

Posted: January 6, 2026
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Bonn

It's mostly safe. Like in a lot of german cities there is a bot of a drug problem around the central station. I wouldn't recomend to stay in Tannenbusch or Bad Godesberg, but the other parts of town are quite nice!

Posted: January 5, 2026
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Klara

Klara

Wurzburg

It is quite safe here except at the main train station. If you're out alone at night you should obviously pay attention to where you're going and stuff but overall very safe. Not a lot of pickpocketing here aswell since we don't have that many tourists

Posted: January 5, 2026
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Jette

Jette

Munster

Can host for:

1 day

About me

Hey there💫 I‘m Jette and I study psychology in Germany. I really like solo travelling and makeing spontaneous trips. In my Erasmus in Porto, Portugal I had the opportunity to meet wonderful inspiring new souls from all over the world. That's why l'm now on travelladies. I love to wander around the city, immerse myself in the local culture and just to get in touch with new people🌀

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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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