12 Cities Solo Female Travelers Can Trust — Cities That Actually Score High on the Global Index

2. Stockholm, Sweden — 74% of women report feeling safe walking alone at night

Stockholm’s compact islands, frequent transit and visible emergency services contribute to a strong sense of safety for solo female visitors. Country-level WPS data shows Sweden among the top scorers with about 74% of women saying they feel safe walking alone at night and high female employment levels that support public presence after hours (Global Citizens Solutions, 2025). In the city, the tunnelbana, trams and night buses run on consistent schedules and the main squares remain active late into the evening. Tip 1: Rely on core transit lines that serve central districts rather than switching multiple times late at night. Tip 2: Use a real-time transit app to check arrivals and wait in designated well-lit stops. Tip 3: Learn basic local emergency numbers and save them to your phone before arrival. Women-focused services: Some stations and trains have had women-focused safety campaigns, and Stockholm offers female-only support services and clear tourist police points. (Sources: Global Citizens Solutions 2025; BBC Travel coverage.)