Is Olsztyn safe for solo female travelers?

Olsztyn is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city is friendly and the crime rate is relatively low. However, it's always a good idea to stay vigilant, especially at night or in secluded areas. Public transportation is reliable and locals are often helpful. Like all destinations, it's important to respect local customs and be conscious of your surroundings.

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How safe is Olsztyn for female travelers?

How safe is Olsztyn for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Local crime index

1 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

I feel safe here but there are man who would call me names and try to take my pictures or touch me improperly. I witnessed a situation where a man was taking photos of a girl from below to capture her underwear. Besides, it's really quiet and safe here, and situations like the ones i describe rarely happen.

Posted: August 4, 2025
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Olsztyn is quite a safe city. I don't feel unsafe even at night. But as always, you may meet a drunk or unstable person on the streets, especially in summer at night, so just don't let your guard down.

Posted: May 12, 2025
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It’s a number one city in Poland in the recent ranking of the cities in which people are the happiest, one of the factors was safety. I’ve been living here for almost all of my life (excluding 6 years of studies in different city) and I have never felt like I’m in danger.

Posted: March 23, 2025
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During the day it is a pleasant city, even in crowded places usually full of families with children. Sometimes there are unpleasant situations in clubs or bars during night, weekend trips - then it is better not to be alone. Public transport does not run often at night, a walk at night on the main streets (avoiding the center and the train station) should be peaceful.

Posted: February 17, 2025
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In general it can appear very safe but there are nobody on the streets after 9/10 p.m. so it's kind of weird to walk around in the evening. Also after 9 p.m. traffic lights are off and street lights are dim in general.

Posted: August 12, 2024
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