Embassy of Israel in Copenhagen, Denmark; address Lundevangsvej 4, 2900, Hellerup; phone +4588185500. Head of mission: Mr. David Akov.
Head of mission: Mr. David Akov, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Israel, 1 Dec 2024)
Israel offers a diverse and vibrant tourism landscape that appeals to various visitors. While it may not rank highly in overall tourist arrivals, it has developed unique niche attractions that contribute positively to its tourism economy. Given that 3.2 million Danes travel abroad annually, a segment of this population is likely to find Israel an appealing destination.
Israel presents a different safety landscape for tourists compared to Denmark. While Denmark ranks 6th in safety among 40 European countries for walking alone at night, there is no comparable data for Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Israel is ranked 152nd out of 160 countries, indicating a lower safety level than Denmark, which ranks 8th. In terms of crime rates, Denmark has a murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people, while Israel's rate is higher at 1.9. Female murder rates are also slightly higher in Israel (0.6) compared to Denmark (0.5). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Denmark generally has better scores across various crime categories. For example, Denmark scores 5.0 for mafia groups, while Israel scores 5.5. In state crime, Denmark scores 2.0, whereas Israel scores 5.0, indicating a higher prevalence of state-related crime in Israel. Overall, while many tourists visit Israel safely, it is important for travelers from Denmark to be aware of the differing safety conditions and crime statistics when planning their visit.