Is Stockholm Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I felt really safe while visiting Stockholm alone by myself. I went partying with some new people and I felt safe while going back home. I moved alone around the city and I felt safe. The city is beautiful and the country has a lot of things to do.

Group travel

I spent a week in stockholm with two friends. It is a very safe city and the people are polite. The museums are very interesting and often free for students. I recommend a visit to the Fotografiska museum, but I would skip Skansen. Public transports are safe, clean and well-organized, with no delays.

Solo travel

Felt very safe as a solo female traveller, walked most places so cant comment on public transport but found the city easy to navigate at any hour of the day. Like always, I'd still recommend being vigilant but I also found the Swedish to be very kind information welcoming.

Solo travel

Stockholm was my first solo trip! I was in a really nice hostel and felt really safe the whole time. I went during summer so the weather was really nice. It’s a really beautiful city and nature is everywhere and I can really recommend just walking around. Museums were not the best but still interesting

Solo travel

Stockholm was an absolute dream as a solo hijabi traveler — I felt incredibly safe the entire time, even when I stayed out late and took a taxi home (the driver was so kind, especially after learning I was Arab!). The city had such a welcoming vibe; girls on the street stopped me to say I looked pretty, one even helped me take pictures and complimented my hijab, which was so sweet. I stayed in a cozy Airbnb run by a local girl who rented out her extra room — quiet, clean, and perfect for solo travel. Getting around was super easy thanks to the metro (seriously, Stockholm’s metro stations are like underground art galleries — don’t miss them!). I explored Gamla Stan, which was straight out of a fairytale, shopped around cute little stores, and found the prettiest silver jewelry shop where I got a necklace for my mom — not too expensive and such a thoughtful souvenir. I also visited the ABBA Museum (yes, I danced) and the Fotografiska photography museum, both of which were amazing. And of course, the Royal Palace and Parliament at night? Breathtaking. One thing I have to recommend: STOCK UP ON SWEDISH CANDY. I went a little wild with the kex chocolate and all the colorful sweets — no regrets. If you’re a female traveler (especially wearing hijab) looking for a trip that’s both heartwarming and hassle-free, Stockholm is 100% the place.

Solo travel

I did feel safe in Stockholm, I think it's a beautiful city. I stayed in a hotel near the main station, so I was travelling around with metro, by feet, or with the e-scooter. Stockholm has many delicious restaurants. You have to try the meatballs with mashed potatoes! You should visit the Gamla Stan, Södermalm and Solna (:

The city is very safe. Safer on many levels than other European cities. However, you still need be careful in touristic places and take precautions for your own safety and security, to avoid pickpockets.

My experience growing up and living in Stockholm is that it’s a very safe place for women, both for inhabitants and travellers! People are a bit quiet and reserved, and it’s very rare to get either catcalled or mugged. At night and (at pubs specifically) there might be drunk weirdos but the risk usually depends on the spot, so check reviews on google maps before bar hopping! Otherwise everyone is friendly to travellers, especially if you try to say some words in Swedish!