Stockholm, Sweden
The tourist center with medieval buildings, museums, and lots of shops. Very safe but crowded during the day.
Gamla Stan is Stockholm's medieval old town on an island in the center. The cobblestone streets are narrow - Mårten Trotzigs Gränd alley is only 35 inches wide at its narrowest. During the day it's packed with tourists shopping and taking photos around Stortorget square. After 8pm the tour groups leave and it gets quieter, though restaurants stay busy. The Royal Palace, Nobel Prize Museum, and Stockholm Cathedral are all here within walking distance. Police are everywhere because of the tourist traffic. English is spoken at every shop and restaurant. The winding streets are easy to get lost in but the whole area is small enough to walk across in 15 minutes. Eating alone in the cafés is normal - you'll see people doing it all day.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
ExcellentHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
ExcellentSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
Excellent"Walked through at 3am with luggage and felt fine"
"Lots of police during the day, well-lit at night"
"Nobody cares if you eat alone at the cafés"
"Never got harassed, even in the side streets"
"Very touristy but that means it's safe"
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