Safest countries in Europe in 2026
The 15 European countries with the lowest combined safety risk in 2026, ranked by the Warnely composite score.
Europe is the most-travelled continent in the world and statistically the safest, but there is meaningful variation across it. The Nordic countries and Switzerland routinely sit at the top of global safety rankings. The Western European tourist staples sit in a stable second tier. Southern and Eastern Europe show more variation, most of which is driven by a smaller cluster of cities rather than the country as a whole.
This list ranks the European countries Warnely tracks by the overall composite risk score. The differences between the top 5 and the next 10 are small. All 15 are very safe by global standards.
The list
Iceland
10/100Stunning volcanic landscapes. Extremely expensive. Northern lights.
Switzerland
11/100Clean and expensive with incredible scenery. Efficient transport. Multilingual.
Finland
11/100Saunas, lakes, and northern lights. Cold winters. Happiest country consistently.
Luxembourg
11/100Tiny and wealthy. Beautiful old town. Easy day trip from Belgium/Germany/France.
Norway
12/100Stunning fjords and northern lights. Very expensive. Outdoor paradise.
Denmark
12/100Hygge culture. Copenhagen is bike-friendly and beautiful. Expensive.
Andorra
12/100Tiny Pyrenean microstate. Duty-free shopping and skiing. Between France and Spain.
Estonia
15/100Digital pioneer. Tallinn's medieval old town stunning. Efficient Baltic gem.
Ireland
16/100Friendly, English-speaking. Excellent pubs and stunning coastline.
Austria
16/100Stunning Alpine scenery. Vienna consistently ranked most livable city. Excellent skiing.
Slovenia
17/100Beautiful Alpine country. Lake Bled is stunning. Affordable by European standards. Great outdoors.
Lithuania
17/100Affordable. Vilnius old town is UNESCO-listed. Hill of Crosses unique. Baltic charm.
Netherlands
18/100Liberal country. Bike theft is Amsterdam's main crime. Excellent infrastructure and English widely spoken.
Czech Republic
18/100Affordable. Prague is a major tourist destination. Pickpocketing is the only significant risk.
Latvia
18/100Baltic state. Riga's art nouveau architecture beautiful. Affordable. Good nightlife.