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Is Norway safe for tourists?

Travel advice, crime figures and risks in nature.

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Short answer

Norway is considered safe for tourists: the US advises travellers to take normal precautions, and the UK sees a small risk of petty theft. Many risks come from nature instead: on exposed mountain tops, the weather can turn Arctic even in summer. In an emergency, call 112 for the police.

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Why

  1. The US State Department's travel advisory for Norway, issued on 6 July 2026, is Level 1: exercise normal precautions.
  2. UK travel advice describes a small risk of petty theft, particularly at airports and railway stations in and around Oslo.
  3. Statistics Norway counted 62.3 reported offences per 1,000 inhabitants in 2025, with the highest rate in Oslo.

Details

UK travel advice also notes that terrorist attacks in Norway cannot be ruled out. Police enforce bans on campfires in many hiking areas in summer, and drink-driving is a serious offence with frequent roadside checks. For questions or non-urgent reports to the police, call 02800, or +47 02800 from a foreign phone.

Tip

Before a mountain hike, check the weather forecast, and in winter check the risk of avalanches with the Norwegian Avalanche Warning Service.

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This answer is for reference only. The situation can change, so check your government's travel advice before you travel.

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