Embassy of Norway in Tel Aviv, Israel; address Ramat Aviv Mall, 9th Floor, 40 Einstein St., Tel Aviv-Yafo; phone +97237401900. Head of mission: Mr Jakken…
Head of mission: Mr Jakken Biørn Lian, Ambassador (as of 2024)
Norway offers a captivating experience for visitors, featuring stunning fjords and rugged landscapes that appeal to nature lovers. With a thriving tourism industry welcoming over a million foreign visitors each year, it presents an intriguing option for some of the 3 million Israelis who travel abroad annually.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Israel. It ranks 28th out of 160 countries on the Global Peace Index, indicating a high level of safety compared to Israel, which ranks 152nd. In terms of personal safety, Norway is ranked 18th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, although specific data for Israel is not available. Crime statistics further support Norway's safety profile: the murder rate in Norway is 0.5 per 100,000 people, significantly lower than Israel's rate of 1.9. Additionally, both countries have similar rates of female murders, at 0.6 per 100,000 people. According to the Global Organized Crime Index, Norway generally scores better than Israel across various crime categories, particularly in state crime (Norway: 2.0 vs. Israel: 5.0) and human smuggling (Norway: 3.5 vs. Israel: 2.5). Overall, tourists from Israel can feel relatively safe visiting Norway.