Is Wroclaw Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Wroclaw is generally considered quite safe for solo female travelers. Like in many cities around the world, it's essential to take standard precautions like avoiding deserted areas late at night and staying vigilant about personal belongings. Locals are friendly and willing to assist where necessary. Public transportation and walking around the city center during the day is widely safe. Petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places like public transport and tourist areas, but these instances are the exception rather than the norm.

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How safe is Wroclaw?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Wroclaw maintains comparatively good safety measures, even at nighttime. Generally, solo female travelers can walk alone without facing a significant number of safety incidents. The city has well-lit areas, a reliable public transportation system, and a responsive police force. It's always important to maintain standard safety precautions such as being aware of your surroundings and avoiding less crowded areas late at night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Wroclaw is generally reliable and safe. Buses and trams operate regularly and reach most parts of the city. Safety issues are hardly reported but it is always wise to stay alert and avoid isolated stops during late hours. Also ensure to keep your belongings secure to avoid pickpockets.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Wroclaw maintains a relatively safe environment, not prone to high levels of street harassment. Generally, dealing with inappropriate comments or advances is rare, though as with any destination, it can sometimes occur. It's advisable to maintain the usual precautions, especially during night hours. Polish people are known for their hospitality and respect for women. Wroclaw is also a university city with a large international student population, which helps maintain a highly open, tolerant, and respectful atmosphere.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Wroclaw tends to be a relatively safe city for travelers. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur, especially in crowded public areas and on public transportation, but these are not rampant. Always maintain a high degree of caution, keep your valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings.

Is Wroclaw worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 13 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.7/5
Yoli

Yoli

Poland

Solo travel

Its completely safe here , the transportation are 24/7 and its really effective , the architecture is amazinggg . The activities are not much but its cool like kayaking, aqua park. The food is really nice it has alot of backeries coffee shops etc and some coffe shops make discounts for students .

Posted: September 9, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Giovanna

Giovanna

Poland

Solo travel

Wroclaw is a very safe city filled with colors and lots of really nice places. I didn’t feel observed or anything like that at any time, the polish are very respectful, a bit cold harder but that’s all. I didn’t see or heard anything about robbery and stuff like that.

Posted: March 25, 2024
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İrem

İrem

Poland

Group travel

It was a nice time I feel safe . The national Museum was amazing . We spent 4 hours in the museum. There were very kind of interesting paintings and sculpture. There were dwarfs statute on the streets . You can see them different points in the city . There was a lovely moon view 🌙

Posted: March 16, 2024
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Solo travel

Wroclaw is such a beautiful city with an incredibly interesting history! Definitively visit the history museum! I loved the atmosphere and felt very safe. The people I met along the way were very nice and generous.

Posted: March 16, 2024
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Taylor

Taylor

United States

Solo travel

Loved traveling solo to Wrocław! - first solo travel trip, felt very safe - didn’t experience night life but had long days in the Summer - stayed at Korona Hotel Market Square right in the middle of Old Town (~$60/night) - walkable everywhere - public transit very easy to the train and airport using google maps - most people spoke at least a little English - went to the markets in the old town every morning (local vendors selling things until 12pm) - INCREDIBLE pierogi place right under the hotel - spent 4 days, 3 nights and had plenty to do just walking around

Posted: January 18, 2024
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Solo travel

Wrocław is a beautiful city. I was there in July and I really liked it. I regret not spending more time there. I highly recommend visiting Ostrów Tumski, the Main Market Square, and the Panorama of the Battle of Racławice Museum and eating at the Milk Bar (delicious food). It's a very underrated city.

Posted: November 6, 2023
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Solo travel

I loved Wroclaw. Honestly, my favorite thing was just walking around. I recommend paying attention to the dwarf statues during the walk. Cathedral Island was beautiful and definitely worth a visit. The Wrocław University Museum was really worth visiting, as well as the panorama museum - I am not a war history enthusiast, but the panoramic museum really moved me.

Posted: November 5, 2023
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Solo travel

I was in Wrocław for three days and felt very safe there. I really recommend the Old Town and searching for dwarfs, visiting the Racławice Panorama, eating at any restaurant in the Solny Square, stopping by in the Aula Leopoldina, Marianum Oratory, and the meridian line.

Posted: September 30, 2023
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Solo travel

I absolutely loved Wrocław. It was my favorite place when I was in Poland. I was there only for 2 days, but I just walked around and looked for dwarfs. I found the riverfront and wandered through beautiful streets.

Posted: September 29, 2023
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Solo travel

The city is truly magnificent, colorful and very peaceful. Its brick buildings give it an incredible charm. The city is also known for its "Dwarfs". There are no fewer than 280 dwarfs scattered throughout the city. You can have fun looking for them all, and a map for dwarf hunting is available at the tourist office.

Posted: April 12, 2023
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Is Wroclaw safe for women?

Safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 19 local experiences

Crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 19 local experiences

I think Wrocław is quite safe, I've been walking around the city at night a lot, and hardly anything happened. Of course, you need to be caucious with pickpocketers and sketchy people, but as you would do anywhere else.

Posted: October 16, 2024
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If you avoid secluded places after dark you’ll be fine. I’ve been living there for almost 10 years and have never been mugged, robbed, assaulted, sometimes it just feels unsafe walking by myself at night (but I’ve done it hundred of times too and nothing dangerous happened, only some men making inappropriate comments).

Posted: October 7, 2024
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Is Wroclaw safe right now?

Before your visit to Wroclaw, it's essential to check travel advisories for Poland, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.
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United States Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

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Canada's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

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Australia's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

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I'm raving about the old architecture and nature's beauty. I love trees, especially big, old ones. I like talking with other people and having fun as well as sitting in cafe with friend or friends, sipping good tea or hot chocolate and chatting. I'm trying to take better pictures of things and places as I got back to that hobby recently. I'm fond of series which happen to be far better than cinema movies nowadays, with great strong female characters what pleases me greatly. I almost always travel by train (I'm a fan of trains). I'm also very much into cities and urban planning and I feel in cities as in my natural environment. I'm quite insightful, open-minded, honest and decisive (not always in serious life stuff though!).

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I'm raving about the old architecture and nature's beauty. I love trees, especially big, old ones. I like talking with other people and having fun as well as sitting in cafe with friend or friends, sipping good tea or hot chocolate and chatting. I'm trying to take better pictures of things and places as I got back to that hobby recently. I'm fond of series which happen to be far better than cinema movies nowadays, with great strong female characters what pleases me greatly. I almost always travel by train (I'm a fan of trains). I'm also very much into cities and urban planning and I feel in cities as in my natural environment. I'm quite insightful, open-minded, honest and decisive (not always in serious life stuff though!).

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