Is Zermatt Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Zermatt is renowned for its safety. The low crime rate along with a warm and friendly local population provides a safe environment for solo female travelers. Its well-organized public transportation and easy navigation further enhance safety. Emergency services are efficient and easy to access. All these factors make it safe for you to enjoy everything the iconic Swiss town has to offer.

Safety rating

4.8 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Zermatt is currently ranked #5 safest place in Switzerland for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Zermatt?

Safety at night:Very safe

Zermatt is considered very safe, even at night. Like most parts of Switzerland, it maintains a low crime rate. Walking alone at night is generally safe as the streets are well lit, and locals are very helpful. However, as in any location, always remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Zermatt is renowned for its efficiency, reliability, and safety. The town itself is nearly car-free, and everyone mostly commutes through electric taxis, horse-drawn carriages, and cable cars for mountain explorations. The transport systems, including trains and buses, are well-maintained and managed. It's a very safe place for solo female travelers.

Street harassment:Very low

Zermatt is generally a very safe and respectful place. Street harassment is quite rare, and tourists, including solo female travelers, are usually treated with courtesy. It is still important to exercise standard precautions and personal safety measures.

Petty crimes:Very low

Zermatt is a very safe destination for solo female travelers with petty crime rate being significantly low. It is a small mountain resort where crime rate is extraordinarily low. However, like any other travel destination, it's always advisable to stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Is Zermatt worth visiting?

Solo travel

A beautiful small village with the great Matterhorn view 😍 car free, walkable distance, fresh air, amazing view, plenty of food options, lots of things to do. I went there by train (thanks to Swiss well connected transportation) and walk most of the time in the village.

Posted: December 19, 2023

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Couple travel

We stayed at the Capricorn Hotel with a fantastic view of the Matterhorn. Be sure to visit Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, which was amazing. The town also has a small open-air museum with log huts. We took the gondola to Furi, then followed the trail, stopping by Ricola's Herb Garden and eating at the Bergrestaurant Blatten.

Posted: August 17, 2022

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Meet locals in Zermatt

Saskia

About Me

I am sportiv, ski Instruktor, sozial and also Yogateacher !

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Larissa

About Me

I'm originally from Berlin, lived and worked in Mallorca for two years. Now I'm in Switzerland, working in Zermatt for a season. I enjoy being around people and getting to know new people.

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