Is Netherlands Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 187 experiences from female travelers
Banan
Germany
Amsterdam, Group travel
I visited Amsterdam and I really enjoyed the canals, the bikes, and the atmosphere. It was a beautiful city. I was in Amsterdam in the summer of 2024. It was really beautiful, and I would like to go there again.
Posted: May 3, 2026
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, 2021Is Netherlands safe for women?
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Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Utrechtse Heuvelrug is really safe, the only place something “bad” happend (someone spitted to my face but there was glass inbetween) was close to the place that i marked. Thats all. I wouldn’t say to avoid the place, but just make sure you keep in mind that things like that could happen
Posted: May 9, 2026Breda
Very safe. We also live in a very safe neighborhood. Some areas are less safe like the neighborhood tuinzicht. But you can bike safely at night. Just be careful like in every city. But not as dangerous as other parts of the Netherlands
Posted: May 8, 2026Groningen
Groningen is a very safe city for girls. People is very nice, they will help you if you need. You can walk alone at night and ride your bike everywhere. Just bundle up, because the wind is freezing,even in spring.
Posted: May 7, 2026Deurne
Nothing major ever happens here the way it does in big cities, classic small town. Close to Eindhoven and from there you can get to any other city in the country. Right next to Limburg and relatively close to Belgium and German border. Worst that could happen is you get your bike stolen or get looked at by judgemental locals. As a woman you get looked at everywhere so that's nothing new.
Posted: May 6, 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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Myrthe
Amsterdam
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Ciao! My name is Myrthe and I study Italian and ancient languages (Latin and old greek) in Amsterdam. I love meeting new people and I know how expensive Amsterdam can be. Also if I cannot host you, I have a lot of tips for food, music and museums! :)
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