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Russia at the top: The 10 most dangerous travel destinations in Europe!
Discover the 2025 Travel Safety Index and find out which countries in Europe are the most unsafe.
Russia at the top: The 10 most dangerous travel destinations in Europe!
The Travel Safety Index 2025 by HelloSafe provides insightful information on traveler safety in Europe. The index evaluates 193 countries worldwide based on 35 criteria in the areas of natural disasters, violence, armed conflict, health infrastructure and militarization. Data used comes from renowned international organizations such as the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO). The rating is done on a scale from 0 (very safe) to 100 (very dangerous).
What is particularly striking is that Russia is the most unsafe travel destination in Europe, with an index value of 75.65 points. This assessment is heavily influenced by the ongoing war in Ukraine and the associated political instability. Following Russia's heels is Ukraine itself with 48.42 points, due to the security risks of the armed conflict.
The ten most unsafe travel destinations in Europe
The Travel Safety Index lists the ten most unsafe countries in Europe:
| Place | country | Index value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 75.65 |
| 2 | Ukraine | 48.42 |
| 3 | Greece | 36.56 |
| 4 | France | 36.00 |
| 5 | Italy | 34.74 |
| 6 | Spain | 34.20 |
| 7 | Albania | 31.95 |
| 8 | Cyprus | 31.41 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 30.59 |
| 10 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30.24 |
In contrast, the index also shows safer travel destinations in Europe, where conditions for travelers are significantly more favorable. Iceland, Denmark and Austria are considered the safest countries, followed by Switzerland.
Context of security assessment
HelloSafe's security rating divides countries by security level. Very safe countries are those with less than 30 points, while countries with over 80 points are classified as very dangerous. The rating also classifies France, which ranks 80th in the world with 36 points on the index, as unsafe, primarily due to the higher risk of terrorism.
HelloSafe's Travel Safety Index is updated annually and is designed to provide an objective picture of the overall safety situation in different countries, without evaluating tourist attractiveness. With a strong focus on current geopolitical developments and their impact on travelers' personal safety, it is a valuable tool for anyone planning to travel Europe.