Europe · Updated
As of September 2026, Germany scores 79/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Germany Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 21 Germany destinations assessed, Garmisch-Partenkirchen scores highest (81/100), while Frankfurt am Main scores lowest (73/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Germany due to terrorism. Terrorist groups and lone actors remain a constant threat in Germany and Europe, attacking people in public locations with knives, small arms, rudimentary explosive devices, and vehicles.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Germany: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.9 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 72.1% | 74 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 2.3% | 88 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 85/100 | 85 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 3.3 / 100k | 91 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Germany Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Germany averages 79/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 10 September 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Garmisch-Partenkirchen currently scores highest at 81/100 (Safe). Frankfurt am Main scores lowest at 73/100.
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.