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Solo female travel safety, country by country

Solo female travel safety in 2026, country by country. 25 destinations ranked by women's-safety profile, harassment risk, and on-the-ground reporting from each country.

Last updated 10 May 2026 · How Warnely scores risk →

Most women who travel alone come home without a serious safety incident. Solo female travel is, on the whole, considerably safer than the news cycle implies. The risks women face on the road do look different from the risks men face though, and country-by-country variation is real.

This page ranks 25 countries by their women's-safety profile, which Warnely tracks separately from the overall risk score. Each row carries a short practical note from the country guide.

How this list is built. Every country in the Warnely dataset has a six-level women's-safety rating: Very Safe, Generally Safe, Moderate Caution, Exercise Caution, Exercise Significant Caution, Do Not Travel. Countries are sorted by rating first. Within any tied rating, the overall Warnely risk score breaks the tie.

The list

Singapore

Extremely safe for women at all hours. Strong laws against harassment. Possibly the safest city in the world for solo female travelers.

Iceland

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

New Zealand

Extremely safe for women. One of the safest countries globally.

Switzerland

Extremely safe. One of the safest countries in the world for all travelers.

Finland

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

Luxembourg

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

Norway

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

Denmark

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

Andorra

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

Japan

Extremely safe for women. Groping on crowded trains (chikan) does occur – women-only carriages are available on most lines during rush hour. Otherwise, Japan is one of the safest destinations globally for solo female travelers.

Canada

Very safe. One of the safest countries globally for women travelers.

Ireland

Very safe for women. Dublin nightlife areas get rowdy at weekends but well-policed. Rural Ireland extremely safe.

Austria

Extremely safe for women. One of the safest countries globally.

Taiwan

Extremely safe for women. One of Asia's safest countries. Night markets and public transport safe at all hours.

UAE

UAE is very safe for women. Harassment is rare and taken seriously by authorities. Dress modestly in public (cover shoulders and knees). Swimwear only at beaches and hotel pools. Licensed venues serve alcohol.

Netherlands

Very safe for women. Amsterdam's Red Light District is well-policed. Standard city precautions at night.

Czech Republic

Very safe. Prague nightlife can be rowdy at weekends but generally safe.

Sweden

One of the safest countries for women globally. Strong feminist culture and laws.

South Korea

South Korea is very safe for women travelers. Violent crime against foreigners is extremely rare, and it is safe to walk alone at night in most areas. Hidden camera ('molka') crime has been a domestic concern, but this primarily affects Korean women and public restrooms. Female travelers should exercise standard precautions in nightlife areas (Itaewon, Hongdae). Women-only accommodation and transport options are available.

Germany

Germany is very safe for women. Standard big-city precautions in Berlin at night. Public transport safe. Strong laws against harassment.

Portugal

Portugal is very safe for women. One of the lowest harassment levels in Europe. Solo women feel comfortable walking at night in most areas.

Poland

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

Malta

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions.

United Kingdom

Very safe for women. Standard city precautions at night. Nightlife areas can be rowdy on weekends due to drinking culture. Well-policed.

Croatia

Very safe for women. Relaxed Mediterranean culture.

The per-country Warnely guide for any entry above carries the women's-safety section in full, alongside the latest FCDO and US State Department advisories, locally common scams, and a practical phone-setup checklist for solo travel.