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.

Safety rating

4 /5

Based on 4 experiences from female travelers

4.8 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.3 /5

Based on 16 experiences from local women

Bern is currently ranked #72 safest place in Switzerland for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Bern?

Safety at night:Very safe

Bern is known for having a reputation of being incredibly secure. Even at night, it maintains its safe feeling. The streets are well lit and are usually still occupied until late, especially in the city centre. The public transportation system runs smoothly and is available until late hours. However, like any city in the world, always take the normal precautionary measures such as avoiding dark alleys, not flaunting expensive possessions, and keeping an eye on your belongings.

Public transportation:Very safe

Bern presents a well-managed and highly efficient public transportation system. From buses to trams and trains, comfort and safety are taken very seriously. The vehicles are usually very neat and often equipped with CCTV cameras, contributing to a secure environment. It's normal to see solo passengers, women or otherwise, up until the last operational hours. Bern is generally known for its low crime rates, hence taking public transport, even at night, is considered very safe.

Street harassment:Low

Bern generally holds a reputation for being a safe and respectful city. Street harassment is not a common experience for most. However, like any city globally, it is always important to remain cautious and aware of your surroundings at all times.

Petty crimes:Low

Bern is regarded as a safe city with relatively low crime rates. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching are not frequent. However, it's always prudent to remain vigilant, especially in crowded areas such as tourist attractions, stations, and public transportation.

Is Bern worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 4 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4/5

Safety

4/5

Food

3.1/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5

Solo travel

In general, the city is pretty safe. However, please do take care of yourself and your belongings at the train stations. It seems to be the main place where the drug addicts flock to. I stayed in an Airbnb 20mins away from the train station and I’m still exploring the city. People are generally nice here as well.

Posted: July 30, 2024

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Mrika

Kosovo

Solo travel

I visited Bern for the 4th time and it was wonderful as ussual, I had very nice weather so I walked around mostly. I felt very safe walking by myself. You should see the bear park and walk around if you can and eat some michelin star delicious sweets near there. The old city is wonderful to walk around too, you have shops there as well. Visit Thun the city and the lake if you have the time. Also trains and trams are very reliable so use that. Everything is pretty expensive so preapre yourself.

Posted: June 27, 2024

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Lenny

Taiwan

Family travel

I went to Bern in summer and found that river floating activity was quite popular. Unfortunately, we didn’t know that beforehand. My brother and I really wanted to try it Lol I also enjoy ancient vibe in Bern city!

Posted: October 24, 2023

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Solo travel

Amazing place super historical , the best of the best in culture. People are pretty friendly, all of them. Many places in the center to find and see, also outside hiking, for example ib Interlaken really nice views all over

Posted: July 2, 2023

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Is Bern safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 16 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 16 local experiences

Dana

Bern is safe if you know where to be careful. There are places where you shouldn’t go alone, but overall it’s pretty safe. I‘ve experienced situations, where crazy people try to speak to you but it never got out of hand.

Posted: January 6, 2025

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Bern is a safe city. I generally am not that scared to walk around alone and do things on my own. There are a few strange people like anywhere in the world but they generally aren't dangerous and leave you alone.

Posted: January 5, 2025

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Hey, so I love to meet new people and have interesting conversations. I'm still doing my apprenticeship but this year I will finish 🤭 and I want to travel afterwards. Till then ur welcome to visit me and if I find time I could show you around a bit :) I like to cook and bake, love to spend a lot of time with my friends but also read alone at home:)