Embassy of Norway in The Hague, Netherlands; address Eisenhowerlaan 77J, 2517 KK, Den Haag; phone +31703117611. Head of mission: Mr. Erling Rimestad. Plus 4…
Head of mission: Mr. Erling Rimestad, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Netherlands, 5 Dec 2024)
Also accredited to: Luxembourg
Head of mission: Ms Marina Helena Leonie Russell, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Ms. G. M. Elmar, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Harmen Dirk Post, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Netherlands, 5 Dec 2024)
Norway offers a captivating experience for visitors, especially those from the Netherlands, with its stunning fjords and dramatic landscapes. The country’s thriving tourism sector draws over a million foreign tourists each year, suggesting it holds appeal for a segment of the 22.1 million Dutch travelers who venture abroad annually.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from the Netherlands. It ranks 18th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than the Netherlands' 9th place. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is ranked 28th out of 160 countries, also below the Netherlands, which is 18th. In terms of murder rates, Norway has a lower overall rate (0.5 per 100,000) compared to the Netherlands (0.7), although the female murder rate is slightly higher in Norway (0.6) than in the Netherlands (0.4). Regarding organized crime, both countries have similar scores in some areas, but Norway generally shows lower indices in state crime and human smuggling. Overall, while Norway is safe, it is slightly less secure than the Netherlands based on various safety metrics.