Is Netherlands safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Netherlands for solo female travelers?
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based on 186 experiences from female travelers
Catherine
Canada
Amsterdam, Group travel
Amsterdam was incredible!! I visited for the first time with some friends and we all fell in love with the city. We arrived a few days before King's day (which is a big celebration that lasts almost 2 days). Even though everybody is celebrating and drinking, we always felt safe, no matter the time or the neighborhood we were in! Also have to give a big shoutout to the ferry system which is on point, never had to wait once and we took it daily.
Posted: May 3, 2026Experienced: March, 2026
Sharanai
Spain
Amsterdam, Family travel
I went with two of my girl cousins, we had such a great time. They’re 40 and 47 and I’m 22. We felt safe and it’s a really interesting city. We went to a lot of museums and had the tour with the boats which was amazing. Also is a safe city to party as a woman
Posted: April 6, 2026
Katie
United States
Amsterdam, Solo travel
Amsterdam was the perfect place to take myself on one big, solo date! I wandered parks, museums, and bookstores and sampled cafes and restaurants along the way. Because I was alone, many people assumed I was Dutch, but conversations were always friendly and welcoming when they realized I was a tourist.
Posted: March 25, 2026Experienced: October, 2021
Pınar
France
Amsterdam, Group travel
Amesterdam is very walkable city, and the museums are very nice and unique, it also felt safe to be there even late at night. In general, Amsterdam was nice and safe, but i also wanted to say we stay in the city center so I probably shouldn’t talk about the rest of the city regarding safety
Posted: March 7, 2026How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Heerlen
The crime is very low here. Heerlen is known as the crime and drug city of The Netherlands, but I have never felt unsafe when walking alone (besides from some random guys at the bars sometimes, but they haven’t done anything and it’s never the same men)
Posted: May 1, 2026
Riliena
Apeldoorn
It's a safe city, whether you are walkin, cycling, driving by car/motorcycle/scooter. Use of public transport is also easy and going to a different city isn't difficult via NS. They've markets on different days and I love going there, due to the local stuff and I feel very safe there. No pickpocketing
Posted: May 1, 2026
Meenal
Enschede
It's quite safe. You can roam around even at night and can bike all around the city. The only thing is not to go inside the park at night alone. Some shady people are around in that area but overall it's safe
Posted: April 30, 2026Rotterdam
There is always a possibility that something happens, but compared to other cities/countries, its safe. Don’t go to a few areas on the outside, but then again, there is nothing really to do there 😆
Posted: April 29, 2026Safety in Netherlands
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Astrid
Zwolle
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hello! I’m Astrid ( aka the Ginger) a passionate vegan chef and the founder of Culinaire Connectie, where I craft plant-based meals that celebrate flavor and creativity. Alongside running my business, I work as a caretaker for children, a role that brings me immense joy and purpose. When I’m not in the kitchen or caring for little ones, you’ll likely find me out hiking through nature, diving into new underwater worlds, or spinning to the rhythm of Cuban salsa. I’m always up for meeting new people, sharing stories, and building connections over good food and good vibes. Every month, I love hosting dinners for friends, bringing people together through delicious, plant-based dishes that I create. Looking forward to connecting and sharing a meal (or dance!) soon!
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Klára
Leiden
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I'm a 22yo girl from Czechia, now living & studying in Leiden, Netherlands. I love traveling, exploring new cities, hiking, going on walks... I also like horseriding, bouldering, reading books, and I'm down for almost anything.
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