Embassy of Switzerland in The Hague, Netherlands; address Lange Voorhout 42, 2514 CS, Den Haag; phone +31703642831. Head of mission: Ms. Corinne Suzanne…
Head of mission: Ms. Corinne Suzanne Cicéron Bühler, Ambassador (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Ms. Alexandra Schluep Pelinck, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Benny Maelissa, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Frederik Maelissa, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Switzerland, 28 Nov 2024)
Switzerland offers a compelling destination for Dutch travelers, featuring breathtaking alpine landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and exceptional hospitality. With 22.1 million Dutch citizens traveling abroad annually, a notable portion is likely to be drawn to Switzerland for activities ranging from winter sports to luxury getaways.
Switzerland is considered one of the safest countries in Europe for tourists, including those from the Netherlands. It ranks 7th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, closely following the Netherlands, which ranks 9th. According to the Global Peace Index, Switzerland is ranked 6th out of 160 countries, making it safer than the Netherlands, which is ranked 18th. In terms of crime statistics, Switzerland has a lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to the Netherlands' rate of 0.7. While both countries have similar scores regarding mafia presence (4.5), Switzerland generally fares better in organized crime indices, particularly in state crime (1.5 for Switzerland vs. 2.5 for the Netherlands) and heroin trade (2.5 for Switzerland vs. 4.0 for the Netherlands). Overall, tourists from the Netherlands can feel quite safe visiting Switzerland, as both countries maintain low crime rates and high safety rankings.