U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Norway. Norway is generally a safe destination for travelers.
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Is Norway safe? 🇳🇴
Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, Norway scores 93/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Norway Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 7 Norway destinations assessed, Kletten scores highest (94/100), while Oslo scores lowest (84/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Norway: exercise normal security precautions.
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Norway destinations by safety score
#1🇳🇴KlettenVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#2🇳🇴ÅlesundVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#3🇳🇴TromsøVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#4🇳🇴StavangerVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#5🇳🇴TrondheimVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#6🇳🇴BergenVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#7🇳🇴OsloSafe · updated 28 August 202684
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03 · Evidence Signals
Norway safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 96 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 81/100 | 81 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 91/100 | 91 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 1.5 / 100k | 100 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Norway safety FAQ
Is Norway safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Norway Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Norway averages 93/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Norway?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Kletten currently scores highest at 94/100 (Very Safe). Oslo scores lowest at 84/100.
Where does this Norway 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.