Embassy of Norway in Athens, Greece; address Hatziyianni Mexi Street 5, 115 28, Athina; phone +302107246173. Plus 5 other missions.
Also accredited to: Cyprus
Head of mission: Ms. Syrmatenia Paraschaki, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Andreas Metaxas, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Greece, 4 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Ms. Heidi Ivanhoe Poulsen-Peridou, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Yannis V. Sarantitis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Ioannis Accas, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Norway offers a captivating experience for travelers, featuring stunning fjords and rugged landscapes that appeal to nature enthusiasts. With a thriving tourism industry attracting over a million foreign visitors annually, it presents an intriguing option for some of the 2 million Greeks who travel abroad each year.
Norway is considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Greece. It ranks 18th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, significantly safer than Greece, which ranks 32nd. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is ranked 28th out of 160 countries, again safer than Greece, which ranks 40th. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to Greece's 0.9. Both countries have similar female murder rates at 0.6. The Global Organized Crime Index also shows that Norway generally fares better in various crime categories, with lower scores indicating less organized crime activity compared to Greece. For instance, Norway has a state crime index of 2.0, while Greece scores 7.5. Overall, tourists from Greece can feel relatively safe when visiting Norway, as it presents a lower risk in terms of violent crime and organized crime activities.