Why Poland Should Be at the Top of Every Woman’s ​Solo Travel Bucket List (opens in new tab)

Poland is one of Europe’s safest countries for women travelling alone. It ranks 25th on the Global Peace Index, ahead of the UK, France and Spain, and more women feel safe walking alone at night there than in Norway, Switzerland or Portugal. On the Global Terrorism Index 2026, Poland ranks 48th with a score of 1.682, well below the UK at 38th, France at 35th, and Germany at 29th, placing it firmly in the lower-impact tier for the continent. It also ranks first among selected destinations for ...