Having trouble zeroing in on a location for your next journey? Take a cue from this: the Travel Risk Map 2018 which recently announced the world’s safest countries:
#1 Norway
Best time to go: June – August (midnight sun); October – March (northern lights)
Safety level: Low risk
Read more: What makes Norway an exciting destination to travel to!
#2 Finland
Best time to go: December – March
Safety level: Low risk
Read more: The Christmas-perfect Finland itinerary.
#3 Denmark
Best time to go: May – August
Safety level: Low risk
#4 Iceland
Best time to go: October – March
Safety level: Low risk
#5 Switzerland
Best time to go: April – June & September
Safety level: Low risk
Along with the marking of the safest countries, these findings were also marked on the map:
Each country is marked either as low, medium or high risk on these categories – medical, security and road safety.
Much of Russia, Middle East and Southeast Asia were marked high-risk on road traffic accidents while Kosovo, Russia and Ukraine were given a medium-risk rating. On the bright side, most parts of Europe, US, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and Australia were marked low-risk and were given a clean chit on health standards.
Related: Where to go in 2018.
Take a closer look at the map. And start that vacation planning ASAP!
For more travel news, inspiration and stories, follow Pickyourtrail.
Related Itineraries
Ring in the New Year: 6 Nights Exploring Madrid, Valencia, Toledo & Barcelona
- Flights excluded
- 2 star accommodations
- 6 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 77,123
Starting price/person
New Year Magic in Spain: 8 Nights Across Seville, Madrid, and Barcelona
- Flights excluded
- 1 star accommodations
- 6 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 1,13,592
Starting price/person
Enchanting Europe Tour
- Flights excluded
- 3 star accommodations
- 5 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 1,36,529
Starting price/person
Merry Christmas in Madrid, Seville & Toledo: 6 Nights of Spanish Holiday Magic
- Flights excluded
- 3 star accommodations
- 4 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 1,57,728
Starting price/person
European Escapade
- Flights excluded
- 3 star accommodations
- 3 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 1,00,540
Starting price/person
9 Days Swiss & Lyon Packages For Couple
- Flights excluded
- 5 star accommodations
- 5 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 1,66,082
Starting price/person
Celebrate Christmas Across Spain: 10 Nights from Barcelona to Madrid
- Flights excluded
- 1 star accommodations
- 12 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 2,15,751
Starting price/person
Europe Tour with Lisbon, Lagos - Portugal, Seville, Tenerife and Barcelona
- Flights excluded
- 4 star accommodations
- 5 activities
- Private transfer
₹ 1,87,240
Starting price/person
Switzerland Couple Trip Packages For 10 Days
- Flights excluded
- 3 star accommodations
- 6 activities
- Private transfer
₹ 1,68,750
Starting price/person
Alluring Europe Tours - Rome; Venice; Innsbruck; Vienna
- Flights excluded
- 4 star accommodations
- 5 activities
- Shared transfer
₹ 1,39,035
Starting price/person