1 mission of Netherlands in Iceland: Consulate General of the Netherlands in Reykjavik, Iceland. Addresses, phones and contacts.
Head of mission: Mr. Bernhard Þór Bernhardsson, Honorary Consul General (as of 2023)
The Netherlands is an appealing destination for some Icelandic travelers, thanks to its famous canals, tulip fields, windmills, and historic cities. With around 100,000 Icelanders traveling abroad annually, a portion may find the country's mix of urban sophistication and rural charm attractive.
The Netherlands is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Iceland. It ranks 9th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, although it is less safe than Iceland, which ranks 3rd. According to the Global Peace Index, the Netherlands is 18th out of 160 countries, again trailing behind Iceland, which is the safest country. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in the Netherlands is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to Iceland's very low rate of 0.5. Various crime indices show that both countries have similar scores for mafia groups (4.5), but the Netherlands has higher indices for crime networks (6.0) and human trafficking (5.5). Overall, while the Netherlands is safe, it does not match the low crime rates of Iceland. Tourists should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard safety precautions.