Is Norway Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Norway for solo female travelers?
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based on 87 experiences from female travelers
Norway, Group travel
Everything about the trip was amazing like the places, the stay, the food, and all the activities. I visited during summer, and the experience felt unreal from start to finish. Traveling as a group made it even more fun and memorable. From cruises to train rides and flights, every part of the journey was beautiful in its own way. Norway gave me one of the best experiences ever, and it’s definitely a place I’d love to visit again and again.
Posted: May 27, 2026Experienced: March, 2026
Dahyeon
South Korea
Alesund, Solo travel
My favorite place in Norway is Ålesund. I really loved the artistic and colorful vibe there. If you go to Norway, I really recommend there. More than Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, I felt that they have beautiful atmosphere. A view from the hill was splendid and there are a big library and some cafes. Highly recommend 💕💕
Posted: March 12, 2026Experienced: February, 2022Oslo, Group travel
I went to Oslo to visit a friend who is working there and to learn how to ski with her and another friend that went with me because she also lives in Europe. Where are all from Perú but we got to meet up in Norway after 5 months of not seeing each other. It was fun!!
Posted: February 7, 2026
nada
Qatar
Oslo, Solo travel
One of the safest city I have ever visited! Everyone was nice and helpful! It was easy to get around everywhere. Probably one of my favorite cities. As someone working in human rights it was interesting to visit the noble peace prize center.
Posted: December 11, 2025
Kateřina
Czech Republic
Narvik, Solo travel
The city is extremely safe, no catcalling or other harrasment happening, one of the places I felt the safest, but it very expensive and the city itself is not that big, so the amount of activities is limited.
Posted: December 8, 2025Experienced: November, 2025
Kyrie
Netherlands
Norway, Solo travel
Went to Oslo in 2022 and had an amazing time. Beautiful city with great food and generally very nice people. I hiked in the area solo with no issue. Can be difficult to do currency conversion. Otherwise no issues
Posted: October 21, 2025
jasleen
Germany
Oslo, Solo travel
As a solo traveller and a student, my budget was really low but fortunately I got a host , she was wonderful and she made me feel at home. I explored Oslo and the next day I went to Hamar. It was beautiful. I was so lucky to see Northern lights too🌸✨
Posted: October 7, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
MacKenna
Denmark
Bergen, Group travel
I am a very outdoorsy person, and we weren't there for very long, so that was my priority. I did so much hiking that while challenging provided some of the most breathtaking views I have ever seen in my life. I also did a Fjords cruise and couldn't recommend that more as it also provided gorgeous views and an amazing experience.
Posted: September 23, 2025Experienced: August, 2025Oslo, Solo travel
Oslo was a very nice destination for a female solo traveler, for 3 days. I enjoyed the culture and the people, I felt safe during day and night times. I would recommend to stay at least 2 days to enjoy the city and the night life. I loved so much the fine art museum, and the beautiful streets. Norwegian are very friendly and welcoming.
Posted: August 13, 2025
Agnieszka
Poland
Sandefjord, Solo travel
A quick weekend trip. Lovely city! Very clean, with very nice wooden architecture. Very friendly people. I stayed in a private room from Airbnb. In a center, not too expensive. Lovely host! The city itself is easy to walkaround, not many spectacular atractions. But the atmosphere of the city, it's vibe is what is the most valuable. There are many beautiful hiking trails around the city. Not dificult, among trees and stones with amazing views
Posted: August 11, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Is Norway safe for women?
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Guro
Oslo
Overall very safe and low crime rates. In crowded areas pickpocketing can of course occur, so general awareness is always recommended. I feel very safe walking pretty much everywhere, night time included.
Posted: July 21, 2026
Synne
Stavanger
Stavanger is very safe! I walk or take public transportation alone after dark without any issues, but I would of course always recommend taking a taxi home late at night if you’re alone and unfamiliar with the area :)
Posted: July 12, 2026Lier
A place in Norway with plenty of farms and fields, not much to worry about. Low crime rate and low population density, generally not too many people. No large city center. Neither dangerous for men or for women.
Posted: July 11, 2026
Oline
Lillehammer
Really safe both day and night. In daytime the city is full of people walking and shopping by in the shopping street. In the night it’s no one outside, on the weekends Poole is out partying but never experienced anything bad or unpleasant. Never felt uncomfortable
Posted: June 23, 2026Oslo
Oslo is overall safe, however after certain hours beware of places like Grønland and Brugata. Unsafe as in people doing drugs in the streets, stabbing incidents, gang violence. Oslo Central Station and Oslo Busterminal are often used as meeting points for certain criminal gangs. Beware of your surroundings and personal belongings at all time.
Posted: May 28, 2026Larvik
Larvik has some issues with drugs, you might see some people affected on the streets. Overall it should be fine as long as you have some common sense regarding walking around at night and stuff like that
Posted: May 13, 2026Safety in Norway
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Tuuli
Vågå
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Naomi
Råholt
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Just a girl exploring life and trying to find herself again. Ocean and Sea lover, scuba diver and dreamer of better things
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