Is Stockholm safe for solo female travelers?
Stockholm scores 8.0/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Sweden at 92/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Stockholm safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Stockholm overall?
Stockholm scores 8.0/10 overall, in the safe range. Most travelers report few problems; the usual care in crowded tourist spots is enough.
Women's safety in Stockholm
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Sweden at 92/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Stockholm, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Stockholm
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Stockholm.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Stockholm, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stockholm safe for solo female travelers?
Stockholm scores 8.0/10 and is broadly safe for solo female travelers, with normal precautions. See the breakdown above.
Is Stockholm safe for women at night?
Sweden scores 92/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Stockholm and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.