Is Potsdam safe for solo female travelers?

Potsdam is generally safe for solo female travelers. Like any other city, basic precautions are necessary. Petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur especially in crowded places. However, serious crimes are quite rare. People are friendly and willing to assist when necessary. The public transportation system is reliable even late at night.

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How safe is Potsdam for solo female travelers?

Solo travel

Hi, went there by train! Had a student Ticket so ist was pretty cheap, would recommend the Deutschland Ticket (49 €/month of Public transport). It's a little annoying that you have to go to Berlin first to go to Potsdam. I went there and found cool artgroups and courses. People were open and I stayed at a friends place. I belive hotels and restaurants are quite pricey there. Keep in mind that there's a time in the night when it's not so easy to go back to Berlin as the busses and trains take breaks. Busses weren't as reliable-plan in extra time!

Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: June, 2024
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How safe is Potsdam for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 15 local experiences

Local crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 15 local experiences

Rosa

Rosa

Potsdam is a pretty safe city. Nearly everbody is friendly and open-hearted. I never made any other experiences. The „unsafest“ area could be the Potsdam Main Station by night but I think that’s not a big problem because we don’t have much homless (unfriendly!!!) people.

Posted: January 30, 2026
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Asia

Asia

Very safe! You can walk as a woman with no issues! Of course the normal precautions are recommended to ensure you feel well. Public transport will bring you safely home! Enjoy this wonderful place here!

Posted: January 25, 2026
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I would say that Potsdam is a very safe city. Of course, as a young girl you sometimes feel uncomfortable, but I still move around alone at night without fear. Sometimes you hear strange comments, but overall it's definitely okay.

Posted: June 2, 2025
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Potsdam is pretty safe as I experienced it now for over 19 years. Of course it doesn’t mean no crimes happen here at all, but I haven’t been a victim of any. It’s not a city where you have to be concerned about your safety or your personal stuff all the time, also because it’s as Berlin or other cities where many tourists are.

Posted: April 27, 2025
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Elisabeth

Elisabeth

In my experience, Potsdam is a very safe city. I lived here all my life and never encountered any kind of crime. In most parts of the city, I feel really safe walking alone at night. Public transportation is available until the early morning hours and apart from a drunk person here and there, feels safe as well.

Posted: April 19, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Potsdam

Laeti

Laeti

Potsdam

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Nature and outdoor lover, who also enjoys cultural events🎶 I've been working for a regional tv station for three years, went on my first long solo trip in 2023/2024 - best decision:) - and started going to uni in 2024. I still go out on Mini advetures whenever I can 🌞 In my day to day life, you can most likely find me on my balcony with my plants, trying some new kind of sports, with my friends, reading something about permaculture and alternative livestyles or hiking🏔 (or at uni or work;))

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Marie

Marie

Potsdam

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hey, Im a 21 year old women that lives in Potsdam in Germany. I like to go outside in the nature, play games, do sports pre creative activities. I have two cats and at the Moment im studying social work. I live in a flat near the forest together with my best friend (male). Im would say im pretty open minded and I would like to meet New people from all over the World!

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Lisaa

Lisaa

Potsdam

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hellooo, my name is Lisa and I am from germany, Potsdam. This summer I want to travel europe with a friend, with the interail ticket. We are two 18 year old girls, who would love to meet new people and maybe save some money on hostels:). After the summer we are also open to hosting!

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Tetiana

Tetiana

Potsdam

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Good afternoon.I’m an artist and independent curator researching art and world around,meeting people and finding new friends. I love walk around,see museums and galleries ,big cities pleasures andcultutal entertainments. I would love teseacseaside line all over the world-and cultural heritage,mostly alive,not dead artists

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