Embassy of Poland in Oslo, Norway; address Drammensveien 171, 0277; phone +4724110850. Head of mission: Mrs. Agnieszka Kucińska-Spyrka. Plus 5 other missions.
Head of mission: Mrs. Agnieszka Kucińska-Spyrka, Head of Consular Section (as listed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Per Kristian Forseth, Honorary Consul General (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Kjell Sandli, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Bjørn Olav Bredal, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Trygve Myrvang, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Poland is an appealing destination for Norwegian travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With millions of visitors each year, cities like Krakow and Warsaw, along with attractions such as the Tatra Mountains, enhance its allure. Given that 1.7 million Norwegians travel abroad annually, it's likely that a portion of them would find Poland an interesting option.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from Norway. It ranks 20th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is comparable to Norway's 18th position. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, slightly behind Norway at 28th. In terms of crime rates, Poland has a murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than Norway's 0.5. However, Poland has a lower rate of female murders at 0.4 compared to Norway's 0.6. Regarding organized crime, Poland scores better in mafia presence (2.0 vs. Norway's 4.5) but has higher indices for crime networks (5.5) and some other categories. Overall, while there are differences in specific crime statistics, Poland remains a relatively safe country for Norwegian tourists.