More and more women are traveling by themselves and it is really great.

Traveling alone can make you more autonomous and emancipated, but the most important it allows you to find yourself. It is also a chance to put some order in your life and to review your priorities. Any wise traveler must experience this experience at least once in their life. So, what are you waiting for? Go feed your passions, expand your horizons, discover yourself and push your limits.

Switzerland, one of the safest country in the world

Switzerland is known to be one of the safest countries in the world.

There is no crime, only cows. So it is the best place to start traveling as a solo female and Interlaken is one the most beautiful city in the country so no questions asked, you should visit Interlaken if you are a solo female traveling in Switzerland.

Traveling in Switzerland is easy and secure

1. Transport

A Switzerland female solo trip is the ideal way to see the country given that Swiss travel is so simple, safe and reliable. The transport system is easy and well done. Many of the trains give announcements in English, French, and German so no problem if you don't speak Swiss German

2. Language

The main language in Switzerland can be a source of confusion for travelers: there are four different national languages: Swiss German (the most spoken), French, Italian and Romansch, a mixture of classical Latin, Italian and German dialects. That said, English is spoken in every Switzerland tourist spots and even the menus in the restaurants are often translated in English as well.

Hiking as a solo female in Switzerland

Hiking alone in Switzerland: is it safe?

If you are traveling by yourself as a solo female, you might be insecure about hiking in Switzerland. This country is the hiker's dream so you shouldn't miss it. In Switzerland, all the trails are very well marked so it is almost impossible to get lost but if you plan to hike solo, just follow all the usual guidelines:

1. Prepare your itinerary

Know your way and bring a map are often the minimum required to be able to go for a walk serenely, and without anxiety. You will not only be more in peace, but you will also reassure those around you! Stick to marked trails, always inform someone of your chosen route and use proper equipment. At Balmers Hostel, you can always ask the reception for good advice and also read this article: 5 must-do hikes in Interlaken.

2. Be well equipped

If you are going to climb a mountain over 2000 m high, do not go with your little city sneakers. Yes, that's common sense, but you have to know how to be equipped to hike safely. The weather in the mountains can change very quickly so remember to bring water, a snack, a rain jacket, and maybe some warm cloth in case it gets chilly on the top.

And don’t forget to carry around an empty bottle. Everywhere you go in Switzerland, you can find public fountains with crystal clear, cold, spring water that is perfectly safe to drink.

3. Be mentally prepared

Going alone in the mountains requires above all to feel able beyond the physical sense. We may want to test this activity to challenge yourself, and never want to do it again or on the contrary fall in love with this activity.

Meeting people as a solo female traveler

1. Take part of guided tours or activity

The best way to meet new people while traveling as a solo female in Switzerland is to participate in activities that involve other travelers. In almost every big city, you can now be part of a Free walking tour. We highly recommend Interlaken walking tours as they also offer cultural tours. And during the evening, go have some drinks with other lonely travelers in a famous pub crawls.

2. Sleep in hostels

If you would like to meet someone to travel with or at least to do some activities with, the best way is to sleep in a hostel. At Balmers Hostel, Interlaken the common areas are always full of people preparing their trip and the shared kitchen is the best place to target other solo female travelers that you could share a table with and why not keep the conversation the next day on a canyoning trip.