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How safe is Cologne for solo female travelers?
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based on 22 experiences from female travelers
Solo travel
Generally Cologne was really safe, I liked it so much first time as Solo traveler, so I decided to go there second time with my family and show them around, it was beautiful too, and I was surprised to hear turkish people everywhere lol, more than german
Posted: October 10, 2025Group travel
Cologne is a wonderful city with a lot to explore especially the cathedral. It is also quite interesting during carnival season. It feels relatively safe although you should avoid places like chorweiler.
Posted: August 18, 2025
Berire
Turkey
Family travel
Cologne Cathedral was the best part of city. Entrance was free but outside view is better than inside. Also Hohenzollern Love Bridge was look colorful. The Bridge was walkable to opposite side. I loved Cologne as I love Germany.
Posted: August 9, 2025
Carla
Germany
Solo travel
I felt safe in cologne. It was a nice experience and I visit a lot of bars. I met a lot of new people. And I had a great time there. There were a lot of good vegan restaurants. Most of the time I felt very safe
Posted: July 19, 2025How safe is Cologne for women?
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Based on 69 local experiences
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Based on 69 local experiences
Venci
The streets are quite unsettling at night, especially around transportation hubs and downtown areas. Particular caution is advised if you are a woman of Asian appearance. Public transportation often has unsavory individuals who may beg or shout aggressively; wearing headphones is not recommended. Daytime is generally calmer.
Posted: October 29, 2025
Anna
I feel Cologne is a rather safe place, especially considering its big city with a lot of tourists and many public events throughout the year. There are obviously places that you want to avoid, especially at night, however, all in all, I usually feel safe even when stay late and coming back home by myself. Public transportation stations in the city Centre could use some more security personnel though. And maybe avoid Neumarkt in the middle of the night 🙂
Posted: October 3, 2025In my opinion Cologne is pretty safe city. There are so many people everywhere and lights at night. Popular by international city. Also super friendly city. So there isn’t any danger for women. Highly recommend
Posted: September 11, 2025It’s good and normal but always it doesn’t matter which city or country, you have to be careful even it’s safe country or city.🌃 ✈️ I didn’t have any bad experiences till now in Germany and that’s why for me it was good .
Posted: August 25, 2025Safety in Germany
Hospitality Exchange in Cologne
Betül
Cologne
Can host for:
3 days
About me
hi beautiful girls 🌹 I am Betül, I was raised in Germany in a Turkish family and I would say I'm definitely defining my identity as "migrant" somehow, I am an easy going 28 year old queer women, I am an extrovert and I really like to travel and enjoy a lot meeting locals 🌹 I am spontaneous and flexible and time doesn't feel real to me, especially when I am traveling. I like to eat a lot, especially street food I like to talk about politics a lot, also history and philosophy and poetry I like nature & hikes, but also culture and big city life I like dancing & partying (but not necessarily drink alcohol, I like to smoke 🍀 tho) I don't like fake people/fake kindness I don't like bad smells I don't like "apolitical" people I don't like fancy & money spending plans + I wanna learn Arabic!!! I send much love all around you ❤️ ps: if you don't support palestine we will not be friends 🙃
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Marzieh
Cologne
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hi! My name is Marzieh, originally from Tehran, Iran, and now based in Cologne, Germany, where I’m doing my PhD in performance art. I'm a big wanderer—I’ve lived in three different countries: Iran, Austria, and Germany, and have traveled to many cities and natural places in both my home country and across Europe. As an artist and researcher who loves art and community—and who has worked and grown within the underground performance scene in Iran—I dream of practicing life outside of fixed paradigms and definitions. I’d love to get to know you—I hope you too.
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Expats in Cologne
Betül
Cologne
About me
hi beautiful girls 🌹 I am Betül, I was raised in Germany in a Turkish family and I would say I'm definitely defining my identity as "migrant" somehow, I am an easy going 28 year old queer women, I am an extrovert and I really like to travel and enjoy a lot meeting locals 🌹 I am spontaneous and flexible and time doesn't feel real to me, especially when I am traveling. I like to eat a lot, especially street food I like to talk about politics a lot, also history and philosophy and poetry I like nature & hikes, but also culture and big city life I like dancing & partying (but not necessarily drink alcohol, I like to smoke 🍀 tho) I don't like fake people/fake kindness I don't like bad smells I don't like "apolitical" people I don't like fancy & money spending plans + I wanna learn Arabic!!! I send much love all around you ❤️ ps: if you don't support palestine we will not be friends 🙃
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Chase
Cologne
About me
Hey everyone! I’m from Los Angeles, but I’ve been studying near Cologne for the past two years. Planning to move to another city in Europe or North America in the spring :) I’d love to connect with other women or queer ppl. Im bit introverted but love meeting new people and am good about staying in touch/meeting up with friends I've made throughout my travels. I like thrifting, going to the theater/films/live music, trying new restaurants, visiting art shows and museums, techno, clubbing, karaoke, christmas markets, and gay bars. Please reach out I'd love to meet some new people! Moving abroad and travelling solo can be isolating so its great to be able to meet other people in similar situations.
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