Embassy of Norway in Riga, Latvia; address Kalku iela 15, 1050, Rīga; phone +37167814100. Head of mission: Ms. Ine Måreng.
Head of mission: Ms. Ine Måreng, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Latvia, 31 Oct 2024)
Norway offers a captivating experience for visitors from Latvia, featuring stunning fjords and dramatic landscapes that appeal to nature lovers. With a thriving tourism sector that welcomes over a million international travelers each year, it presents an attractive option for some of the 500,000 Latvians who travel abroad annually.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Latvia. It ranks 18th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it safer than Latvia, which ranks 25th. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is ranked 28th out of 160 countries, while Latvia is slightly lower at 30th. In terms of crime statistics, Norway has a significantly lower murder rate of 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to Latvia's 3.0. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Norway at 0.6 and Latvia at 3.6. Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores, but Latvia tends to have higher indices in several categories, indicating a greater prevalence of certain criminal activities. Overall, tourists from Latvia can expect a safe experience in Norway.