Best Countries for Solo Travellers (2026)

Extremely low crime. Excellent infrastructure. Strict laws – follow them. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.

Stunning volcanic landscapes. Extremely expensive. Northern lights. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: patchy.

Stunning nature. Natural hazards from earthquakes and weather. Incredibly welcoming. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: good.

Clean and expensive with incredible scenery. Efficient transport. Multilingual. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.

Saunas, lakes, and northern lights. Cold winters. Happiest country consistently. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.

Tiny and wealthy. Beautiful old town. Easy day trip from Belgium/Germany/France. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.

Stunning fjords and northern lights. Very expensive. Outdoor paradise. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.

Hygge culture. Copenhagen is bike-friendly and beautiful. Expensive. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.

Tiny Pyrenean microstate. Duty-free shopping and skiing. Between France and Spain. — English: common in tourist areas; Public transport: good.

Very low crime. Natural disaster preparedness is world-class. Respectful of visitors. — English: limited; Public transport: excellent.

Low crime. Natural hazards (wildlife, sun, ocean) are the main risks. World-class quality of life. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: good.

World-class nature. Friendly people. Cold winters in most of the country. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: good.

Digital pioneer. Tallinn's medieval old town stunning. Efficient Baltic gem. — English: common in tourist areas; Public transport: good.

Friendly, English-speaking. Excellent pubs and stunning coastline. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: good.

Stunning Alpine scenery. Vienna consistently ranked most livable city. Excellent skiing. — English: common in tourist areas; Public transport: excellent.

Welcoming. Excellent food and infrastructure. Typhoons and earthquakes are the main natural risks. — English: limited; Public transport: excellent.

Beautiful Alpine country. Lake Bled is stunning. Affordable by European standards. Great outdoors. — English: common in tourist areas; Public transport: good.

Affordable. Vilnius old town is UNESCO-listed. Hill of Crosses unique. Baltic charm. — English: common in tourist areas; Public transport: good.

Very low crime. Strict laws tourists must respect. Luxurious infrastructure. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: good.

Liberal country. Bike theft is Amsterdam's main crime. Excellent infrastructure and English widely spoken. — English: widely spoken; Public transport: excellent.