Embassy of Poland in Helsinki, Finland; address Armas Lindgrenin tie 21, 00570, Helsinki; phone +358961828120. Head of mission: Mr. Andrzej Mojkowski. Plus…
Head of mission: Mr. Andrzej Mojkowski, Chargé d'Affaires (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Finland, 15 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Jari Rastas, Honorary Consul General (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Hannu Tolvanen, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Mikko Laakkonen, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Mr. Matti Sommarberg, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Poland is an appealing destination for Finnish travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With its historic cities like Krakow and Warsaw, along with the scenic Tatra Mountains, it offers diverse attractions. Given that 1.8 million Finns travel abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Poland for their next trip.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Finland. It ranks 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, compared to Finland's higher rank of 8th. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, again lower than Finland, which is 13th. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, which is lower than Finland's rate of 1.6. For female murders, the rates are 0.4 in Poland and 1.1 in Finland. When looking at organized crime, Poland has a mixed performance. While it has a better score for mafia groups (2.0 in Poland vs. 3.0 in Finland), it fares worse in areas like crime networks (5.5 in Poland vs. 3.0 in Finland) and human trafficking (5.5 in Poland vs. 3.0 in Finland). Overall, while Poland is safe for tourists, it is advisable for visitors to remain aware of their surroundings and take standard safety precautions.