Russia at the top: the 10 most dangerous travel destinations in Europe!

Russia at the top: the 10 most dangerous travel destinations in Europe!

Russland, Europa - The travel safety index 2025 by Hellinafe provides information about the safety of travelers in Europe. The index evaluates 193 countries worldwide based on 35 criteria from the areas of natural disasters, violence, armed conflicts, health infrastructure and militarization. Data used comes from renowned international organizations such as the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO). The evaluation takes place on a scale from 0 (very safe) to 100 (very dangerous).

It is particularly noticeable that Russia is the most uncertain travel destination within Europe, with an index value of 75.65 points. This assessment is strongly influenced by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the associated political instability. On the heels of Russia, Ukraine itself follows 48.42 points due to the security risks of the armed conflict.

The ten unsafe travel destinations in Europe

The travel safety index lists the ten most unsafe countries in Europe:

In contrast, the index also shows safer travel destinations in Europe, where the conditions for travelers are significantly cheaper. Iceland, Denmark and Austria are considered the safest countries, followed by Switzerland.

context of the security assessment

The safety assessment of HOLLESSAFE divides countries according to the safety level. Very safe countries are those with less than 30 points, while countries with over 80 points are classified as very dangerous. The evaluation also classifies France, which occupies 80th place worldwide with 36 points on the index, especially because of the higher risk of terrorism.

The HOLLOSEFE travel safety index is updated annually and serves to draw an objective image of the entire security situation in different countries without evaluating the tourist attractiveness. With a strong focus on the current geopolitical developments and their effects on the personal security of travelers, it is a valuable instrument for everyone who is planning to travel to Europe.