These are the 10 best and safest countries to travel solo

Traveling is one of the greatest things you can do: you get to know new places, new people, new cultures, educate yourself, discover the beauty of the world? at least in the optimal case. And if youtraveling aloneis a very unique and special experience that we can only recommend to everyone. But: Of course it should be safe. So we took a lookin which countries you can travel alone.

Becauseonly safe travel is beautiful travel? That goes without saying. Which of course doesn't mean that nothing can happen to you in the countries we list. In particular, people who do not belong to the majority of society are exposed to ever greater dangers, and we would like to emphasize this again here. But the probability is? especially compared to certain other countries? but quite small.

Croatia is considered a very safe travel destination for solo travelers. If you're traveling alone here, you don't have to worry too much? At least that's what the Solo Travel Index from travel company Bounce says, for categories such as leisure activities, affordability, accommodation options, weather and ? very important? Security was checked, also in comparison with various other travel websites. If you are traveling alone, you should definitely consider beautiful Croatia. Especially since it's not too far away.

Not only beautiful, but also an absolute recommendation for solo travelers of all kinds is the famous Indonesia? And that doesn't just mean (but also) Bali. Absolutely recommended and is it safe in the areas around Flores, Pulau Weh, Lombok? Only in the mega-metropolis of Jakarta should you consider whether you really want to do that. But otherwise: A wonderful country with very nice people, where you can feel very safe as a solo traveler.

Japan is also a very safe travel destination. The crime rate there has been at a record low for years. People even leave their bags unattended in restaurants and bars because they are used to not losing anything. What a great idea! And of course Japan also has a lot to offer culturally, not to mention the great local nature. A really excellent travel destination, especially for solo travelers.

Scandinavia, it has to be said, is generally considered super safe? also and especially for solo travelers. Of course, this also includes beautiful Denmark. Even in big cities likeyou don't have to worry too much about something happening to you there. Is it no wonder that Denmark is one of the Germans' favorite travel destinations? whether alone, as a couple or with the family. You really can't blame anyone if you're drawn to Denmark.

Iceland, the largest volcanic island in the world, is undoubtedly one of the safest countries in the world, whether alone, as a couple or in large groups. But it's not just the rugged beauty and isolation that comes with it that makes Iceland so great, but also the safety with which you can move from A to B there. So you don't have to worry about your valuables being stolen if you leave them somewhere while bathing in hot springs. And certainly nothing worse. Even those in the darkwant to admire, can feel absolutely safe outside? even if it might be nicer for two. But either way: Iceland is a great country! In every respect.

Ireland is a beautiful and evergreen island in Western Europe ? and therefore a really great travel destination for natural aesthetic reasons alone. Ireland was impoverished for a long time and therefore had to struggle with the resulting problems, so solo trips would have been discouraged. But Ireland has now transformed into a modern, in some areas multicultural, industrial and service society in which you can feel comfortable and safe. So if you're planning on traveling alone, you should definitely take a closer look at Ireland.

The Netherlands is also super safe for people traveling alone. Even with our Dutch neighbors, you don't have to worry too much about something happening to you if you hike solo paths there. And the practical thing is: Depending on where you live in Germany, it's not particularly far to get there, which of course makes the country ideal for a trip.

The furthest away from us, but also incredibly safe if you travel alone, is beautiful New Zealand. Unfortunately, the slightly more than 18,000 kilometers that lie between Germany and New Zealand means that only very few Germans will ever be able to get an idea of ​​New Zealand's security and the beauty of the country. But everyone should be told: a trip to New Zealand is always worth it, even alone.

While the USA is considered a pretty dangerous country, especially because everyone there is allowed to carry a gun, in Canada it's pretty safe? one of the safest countries ever if you are traveling solo. And then it’s so incredibly beautiful and the Canadians are so incredibly nice. If you've never been there, you should definitely travel to Canada: the, Newfoundland, the Banff National Park, the wonderful Tofino? If you've never been to Canada, you've really missed something. Therefore: let’s go there!

Of course, Switzerland is always worth a trip? No problem at all even on your own. Because our neighbors in the south not only have a beautiful country, but also an extremely safe one, where you don't have to be afraid, even as a solo traveler. The Swiss are considered hospitable, talk sweetly and have a really great nature. The only disadvantage: it is expensive there. But hey: Beauty and safety obviously come at a price.