Embassy of Hungary in Helsinki, Finland; address Kuusisaarenkuja 6, 00340, Helsinki; phone +358943660700. Head of mission: Ms. Klára Erzsébet Breuer. Plus 6…
Head of mission: Ms. Klára Erzsébet Breuer, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Hungary, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Kristiina Jaatinen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Kyösti Niilo Juhani Kakkonen, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Jukka Kustaa Sinnemäki, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Hungary, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Dr. György Kálmán Sándor, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Hungary, 1 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Aaron Henrik Michelin, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Urpo Kivikari, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Hungary offers a rich blend of cultural and natural experiences, making it an appealing destination for Finnish travelers. Budapest, known for its luxurious thermal baths and beautiful architecture, combines historical charm with contemporary appeal. With 1.8 million Finns traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Hungary an intriguing option to explore.
Hungary is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Finland. It ranks 16th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Finland's 8th place. However, according to the Global Peace Index, Hungary is ranked 14th out of 160 countries, making it quite safe overall, similar to Finland's 13th position. In terms of crime statistics, Hungary has a lower murder rate at 0.8 per 100,000 people compared to Finland's 1.6. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Hungary at 0.5 and Finland at 1.1. When looking at organized crime indices, Hungary scores higher in some areas, such as state crime (7.0) and human trafficking (6.0), compared to Finland. However, it has a better score for mafia groups (1.0) and lower crime networks (4.0). Overall, while there are some differences in safety and crime statistics, Hungary remains a relatively safe country for Finnish tourists.