Embassy of Norway in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; address Ferhadija 20, 71000, Sarajevo; phone +38733254000. Head of mission: Ms. Else Kathrine Biering.
Head of mission: Ms. Else Kathrine Biering, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 20 Oct 2024)
Norway offers stunning fjords and rugged landscapes, appealing to nature enthusiasts. Its thriving tourism industry attracts over a million foreign visitors each year, making it a potentially interesting destination for a segment of Bosnia and Herzegovina's 3 million population.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Bosnia and Herzegovina. It ranks 18th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it safer than Bosnia and Herzegovina, which ranks 23rd. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is ranked 28th out of 160 countries, again indicating a higher level of safety compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is ranked 59th. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. While both countries have their challenges with organized crime, Norway generally has better indices across various categories, such as state crime and human trafficking. Overall, tourists from Bosnia and Herzegovina can feel relatively safe when visiting Norway, as it has a lower crime rate and is ranked higher in safety metrics.