Kungsholmen

Stockholm, Sweden

Overall Safety
Good
4.1 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

Your Personal Safety Guide

Know exactly what YOU should do to stay safe in Stockholm — based on your personal experience level and travel style.

Summary

Quiet island neighborhood with waterfront paths. Good for peaceful evenings but you'll need to travel to central areas for nightlife.

Quiet and residentialBeautiful waterfrontPeaceful atmosphereGreen spaces and parksFamily-friendly
Details

Kungsholmen is an island neighborhood close to downtown but quiet and residential. The waterfront path along Norr Mälarstrand gets joggers and walkers, with nice views across the water especially at sunset. Stockholm City Hall is on the eastern edge. The rest is residential streets, local shops, and neighborhood restaurants. Safe and quiet at all hours, good for sleep without city noise. Less English spoken here since it's residential, but people help if you need it. The downside is it's a 10-15 minute metro ride or walk from Gamla Stan and Norrmalm, so you'll need to travel for nightlife. Good if you want running paths and quiet evenings.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Excellent

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Low

Scam Risk

Low

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Excellent

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Good

Is This Neighborhood Right for You?

Get personalized neighborhood recommendations matched to your travel style and safety comfort level in your free Stockholm Safety Guide.

Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Local neighborhood cafés

Restaurants

  • Mälarpaviljongen (waterfront)
  • Local neighborhood restaurants

Bars

  • Waterfront bars

Other Spots

  • Stockholm City Hall
  • Norr Mälarstrand (waterfront path)
  • Rålambshovsparken
Impressions & Tips

"Good for running - waterfront path is nice and safe"

"Quiet and safe but you have to go elsewhere for nightlife"

"Feels like local life, not touristy"

"Peaceful evenings, good for sleeping"

"Not many tourists, also not many shops or restaurants nearby"

Similar Neighborhoods in Stockholm

Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers

Södermalm

5.0
Stockholm, Sweden
Night Walking SafetyExcellent
Daytime SafetyExcellent
Harassment RiskLow
Transport SafetyExcellent
Hipster and creativeIndependent shops and cafésActive nightlife scene+2

The creative neighborhood with independent cafés, vintage shops, and nightlife. More local feel than the tourist areas.

54

Vasastan

5.0
Stockholm, Sweden
Night Walking SafetyExcellent
Daytime SafetyExcellent
Harassment RiskLow
Transport SafetyExcellent
Residential and authenticLocal cafés and bakeriesTree-lined streets+2

Residential neighborhood with local life and good cafés. Safe and quiet, not touristy.

43

Östermalm

5.0
Stockholm, Sweden
Night Walking SafetyExcellent
Daytime SafetyExcellent
Harassment RiskLow
Transport SafetyExcellent
Upscale and elegantEmbassy districtDesigner shopping+2

The upscale district with designer shopping, fine dining, and high security. Very expensive but extremely safe.

33

Share this Guide

Help other women stay safe in Kungsholmen

Is this guide helpful?

Help us improve! Share your feedback or let us know what's missing.

Safety Reminder

Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.

Her Safe Voyage

Empowering solo female travelers with comprehensive safety guides and neighborhood ratings for destinations worldwide.

Always trust your instincts and stay aware of your surroundings while traveling. Safety information is carefully curated and researched, and should be used as a guide only.
Some links on this site are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Share This Site

Help other women travel safely by sharing our guides

© 2024-2026 Her Safe Voyage. Empowering solo female travel worldwide.