Is Switzerland safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Switzerland for solo female travelers?
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based on 103 experiences from female travelers
Lea
Germany
Switzerland, Solo travel
My au pair stay lasted over five months. I lived with a host family, and the country, the landscape and the many new people I met there inspired me greatly. I lived in the countryside and travelled all over the country every weekend with other au pairs or on my own. This freedom to get to know a country so well over such a long period of time was simply wonderful. I would like to travel to another country as an au pair again in the summer, but only for four weeks (my summer holidays) to improve my English.
Posted: December 22, 2025
Diana
Sweden
Switzerland, Solo travel
Loved Switzerland in September! Transport is on point, very safe and breathtaking views. Restaurants aren't really catered for solo travellers though if you want to try single portions of fondue or raclette (+very expensive).
Posted: December 4, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
Magui
Argentina
Zermatt, Solo travel
Increeedible! 🤯if you like trekkings you need to do! But very expensive. Fun fact, zermatt is a car free city, so you need to arrive there by train. Loved my stay there, will recommended to anyone. It is goo to go on low season, muchchaper, and not as crowdes
Posted: November 23, 2025
Akeyo
Luxembourg
St. Gallen, Group travel
I loved everything about St Gallen. I am from Luxembourg so the city and the streets felt very familiar. I enjoyed my time there. The only downside to St Gallen is how expensive everything was. Transport, accommodation and food. Also, entry into some places was very expensive, but to some other places it was very affordable.
Posted: November 12, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Switzerland, Family travel
I felt extremely safe, one of the few locations where even walking late at night posed no threat. The country is quite expensive, but if you’re staying in a hostel you’ll be able to save up and also meet likeminded individuals!
Posted: October 20, 2025How safe is Switzerland for women?
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Nathalie
Bern
Solo-Traveler safe, Bern and its people are very easy-going. Bern is a compact, easy-to-navigate city with a cozy nightlife, small bars, and it is quite suitable for female solo travelers. The pedestrian zones are lively, and public transportation is also safe.
Posted: January 4, 2026Switzerland
Switzerland is extremely safe. There are some self service shops where you take what you want and leave the money or pay via mobile. Also people tend to leave their entrance doors unlocked. People are polite and helpful.
Posted: December 7, 2025Basel
From my perspective, Basel feels very safe. The streets are calm, public transport is reliable, and I rarely encounter situations that seem risky. I feel comfortable walking around the city at any time.
Posted: December 2, 2025
Maya
Lachen
I never felt unsaved here, idk what to say tbh, but noooo need to be worried at all. . . .
Posted: December 2, 2025
Michelle
Lucerne
I’ve walked around at night and never anything happened but there is obviously some crime! Depending on which place you are in lucerne I often don’t lock my house never anything happens so you can feel safe here
Posted: November 26, 2025Safety in Switzerland
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Natacha
Riaz
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I'm a reserved person, but at the same time very curious about everything. I love discovering new things and meeting new people. I've always had wonderful encounters and exchanges during my travels. I love discovering mindsets, habits and traditions of other places and people.
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Leonie
Bern
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi Im Leonie 20y old. I love traveling and meeting new people and making new friends. I like to cook and have a cozy evening. I also know lots of beautiful places to visit so if you are in Bern i really like to meet
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