Embassy of Norway in Canberra, Australia; address 17 Hunter Street, 2600, Yarralumla; phone +61262705700. Head of mission: Ms. Anne Grete Riise. Plus 5…
Head of mission: Ms. Anne Grete Riise, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Australia, 11 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: New Zealand, Solomon Islands, CK, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa
Head of mission: Mr Tomm Paulsen, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Petter Carlmark, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Peter William Tobin, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms Jenny-Ellen Kennedy, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Robert Berkeley Lynn, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Norway offers a captivating experience for travelers, featuring stunning fjords and rugged landscapes that appeal to nature enthusiasts. With a thriving tourism sector attracting over a million international visitors each year, it presents an intriguing option for Australians. Annually, around 300,000 Australians travel abroad, and a portion of them may find Norway to be an appealing destination.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Australia. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway ranks 28th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, though it is slightly less safe than Australia, which ranks 19th. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to Australia's 0.7. However, the female murder rate is higher in Norway at 0.6 compared to Australia's 0.4. When looking at organized crime, Norway scores slightly better than Australia in several categories, with lower indices for mafia groups (4.5 vs. 5.0) and crime networks (4.0 vs. 6.0). However, Norway has higher indices for human trafficking (5.0) compared to Australia (3.5). Overall, while Norway is safe for tourists, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and exercise standard precautions, as they would in any foreign country.