Is Bern safe for solo female travelers?

Bern is considered incredibly safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low, people are usually helpful and respectful, and public transportation operates reliably. Like any city, it's important to remain aware of your surroundings, especially at night, but the general atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming.

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How safe is Bern for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.2 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Group travel

I felt super safe. I stayed in my friend’s home. The city was very calm and relax. I heard the foods are not interesting so i didn’t try from a restaurant. Also you have very options about transportation. I love all the options but train is the fastest one

Posted: June 24, 2025
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Berta

Berta

Germany

Solo travel

This was my first solo trip! It was amazing, I stayed at a place that I found through the app Trusted Housesitters, so I was taking care of a cat while I was there which made my experience 1000 times better. Bern was much more exciting than I expected, it has beautiful mountains around it, very interesting shops and historical places and nice people :) it also snowed while I was there so that was great

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Antonia

Antonia

Austria

Solo travel

During my stay in Bern I felt fairly save except in a few dark parks at night. The city isn’t too big, you can definitely see it in one or two days. It’s surrounded by a river with an amazing view, theres a few sights and museums, I can also recommend the animal park/zoo in the south. Old town is cute, I liked that it had giant chess boards and other games on the piazzas to play with strangers or friends. Price, well it’s Switzerland it’s expensive. All in all cute city, also has good public transportation as far as I could tell! :)

Posted: January 30, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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How safe is Bern for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 36 local experiences

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 36 local experiences

I think Bern is really safe. The people are really nice and they will moustly help. I woul same the best and safest place is along the River the Aare. It is really nice to stay and swim in Summer and it is also really safe.

Posted: September 21, 2025
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Switzerland in general is pretty safe and Bern especially. Even tho it can be considered as the capital, it is very small and quiet. It gives a bit of a village vibe. As a girl I always felt very safe even alone at night, walking, using public transportation or taking an uber. As a woman no place is 100% safe but it is one of the safest place I’ve been living in.

Posted: September 1, 2025
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Pretty safe, there are certain areas that i wouldn‘t visit alone at night but in general i feel pretty safe. The city center is quite small so there are always people around. But of course i always feel safer when i‘m with someone.

Posted: May 28, 2025
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Hospitality Exchange in Bern

Leonie

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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Kat

Kat

Bern

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I’m Kat👋 Orig from Kazakhstan , living in Switzerland . Travelling occasionally and would love to meet cool ladies💃💃! Will be thankful if u host me for a few days during my journey and if u r available spend some nice time discovering the beautiful corners of the city. I easily adapt to the lifestyle of my host and can be flexible on my own if u don’t have time. Also hosting at my hometown 25min away from Bern, check the current situation♥️🇨🇭 I do not drink or smoke cigarettes , ofc i keep your place clean and tidy👌, i do not over-consuming , trying to be as conscious for the planet as it’s possible for me. Laughing together and being weird is the strongest foundation for true connection😁 Catch me here if u prefer @_yogikat_

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Expats in Bern

Leonie

Leonie

Bern

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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Kat

Kat

Bern

About me

I’m Kat👋 Orig from Kazakhstan , living in Switzerland . Travelling occasionally and would love to meet cool ladies💃💃! Will be thankful if u host me for a few days during my journey and if u r available spend some nice time discovering the beautiful corners of the city. I easily adapt to the lifestyle of my host and can be flexible on my own if u don’t have time. Also hosting at my hometown 25min away from Bern, check the current situation♥️🇨🇭 I do not drink or smoke cigarettes , ofc i keep your place clean and tidy👌, i do not over-consuming , trying to be as conscious for the planet as it’s possible for me. Laughing together and being weird is the strongest foundation for true connection😁 Catch me here if u prefer @_yogikat_

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