The 10 most dangerous holiday destinations in 2026: Travel destination in the risk check!
Find out which travel destinations are considered safe in 2026 and where risks lurk based on current risk maps and analysis.

The 10 most dangerous holiday destinations in 2026: Travel destination in the risk check!
For travelers planning to vacation in 2026, it is very important to educate themselves about the safety of destinations. The “Risk Map” from Safeture and Riskline shows safe and unsafe travel destinations worldwide and helps with travel planning and decision-making. The map takes into account various factors such as political stability, health concerns and environmental factors and is available in multiple languages including English, German and Spanish. According to the current assessment, over 30 countries are classified as unsafe and pose a “critical risk” to travelers, making the information particularly relevant for holidaymakers. NW.de reports
The risk map is supported and verified by data analytics, assessing current and forecast risks. This information is very important for both frequent travelers and those planning one-time trips. Safety executes
Safe travel destinations in 2026
Amid the unsafe countries, there is good news for vacationers: The safest countries include Australia, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Ireland, Japan, Canada, Norway, Portugal, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic. Munich is also listed as one of the safest cities in the world. Other safe cities are:
- Abu Dhabi (VAE)
- Bern (Schweiz)
- Montevideo (Uruguay)
- Ottawa (Kanada)
- Perth (Australien)
- Reykjavík (Island)
- Singapur (Singapur)
- Tokio (Japan)
- Vancouver (Kanada)
Unsafe countries and cities
However, the risk map shows alarming conditions in many regions. The ten most unsafe countries include Afghanistan, Ecuador, Haiti, Myanmar, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Ukraine and Venezuela. The security situation in these countries in particular is worrying and travelers should definitely take note.
In addition, the following cities are considered particularly unsafe: Caracas (Venezuela), Dili (East Timor), Goma (DR Congo), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Kabul (Afghanistan), Khartoum (Sudan), Mogadishu (Somalia), Port Moresby (Papua New Guinea), Port-au-Prince (Haiti), and Quetta (Pakistan).
Global security developments
Safeture's risk map shows that the security situation in 77 countries has worsened compared to last year. These developments are due to wars, political instability and the effects of climate change. Regions such as Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, which are classified as extremely dangerous, are also particularly dangerous. T-Online reports
Travelers are advised to be fully informed in advance and use the risk map as a valuable resource to ensure their safety during their travels. The information from the risk map is crucial to making an informed decision about travel destinations.