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 105 experiences from female travelers
Lotte
Germany
Switzerland, Solo travel
I traveled to Switzerland on my own and really enjoyed the experience. The country is incredibly beautiful, very clean and well organized, and I always felt safe as a solo traveler. Nature, cities and infrastructure are impressive. However, compared to German standards, Switzerland is definitely expensive, especially public transportation. Still, it was absolutely worth it and I would recommend it, particularly for solo trips.
Posted: January 11, 2026Switzerland, Group travel
It was great. It was never enough. I went there twice and plan third. So there are many things to do. Especially if you love nature. Every tipe of traveler can find something to do. Hiking, skiing, canoeing, swimming, walking, climbing... Expensive tho.
Posted: January 6, 2026
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, 2025How safe is Switzerland for women?
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Based on 478 local experiences
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Based on 478 local experiences
Zurich
everyone minds their business, no problem walking around as a girl even the sketchier areas. if you’re very unlucky you might get pickpocketed but even that is pretty unlikely. of course theres always the occasional gross man who catcalls you but i’d say much less than in other cities
Posted: January 14, 2026Zurich
It is very save. I regularly walk home as a woman alone at night after beeing out and never felt unsafe. It is a big feedom we enjoy here in Switzerland. It is always a good idea to avoid any potential danger but usually you van really relax here.
Posted: January 12, 2026Basel
As a teenage girl here I feel quite safe, the paranoia is still there but I’ve rarely had any weird interactions and never been actually harassed, threatened or robbed or anything. It’s generally quite safe especially in the centre and there’s always people around and police nearby.
Posted: January 9, 2026
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, 2025Safety in Switzerland
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Shannon
Zurich
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7 days
About me
American living in Switzerland since 2009. Love travel and meeting new people. Experiences and hearing people’s stories is so important / and curiosity > judgement.
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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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