U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin the Netherlands due to terrorism. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands.
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Is Netherlands safe? 🇳🇱
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As of October 2026, Netherlands scores 89/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Netherlands Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 10 Netherlands destinations assessed, Giethoorn scores highest (91/100), while Rotterdam scores lowest (87/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities in the Dutch Caribbean. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Netherlands: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Netherlands destinations by safety score
#1🇳🇱GiethoornVery Safe · updated 19 October 202691#2🇳🇱NoordwijkVery Safe · updated 10 October 202690#3🇳🇱MaastrichtVery Safe · updated 13 October 202689#4🇳🇱EindhovenVery Safe · updated 13 October 202689#5🇳🇱UtrechtVery Safe · updated 13 October 202689#6🇳🇱GroningenVery Safe · updated 13 October 202689#7🇳🇱The HagueVery Safe · updated 13 October 202688#8🇳🇱BredaVery Safe · updated 3 October 202688#9🇳🇱AmsterdamVery Safe · updated 18 October 202687#10🇳🇱RotterdamVery Safe · updated 13 October 202687
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03 · Evidence Signals
Netherlands safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 75 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 75/100 | 75 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 86/100 | 86 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2023 | 3.6 / 100k | 90 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2023) |
04 · Questions
Netherlands safety FAQ
Is Netherlands safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Netherlands Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Netherlands averages 89/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Netherlands?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Giethoorn currently scores highest at 91/100 (Very Safe). Rotterdam scores lowest at 87/100.
Where does this Netherlands safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.