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"The Netherlands was named the safest country in the world this year by travel insurance provider Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, lauded for its "peace-loving" attitude, very high marks for health measures and overall safety, as well as for safety for female travelers, LGBTQIA+ travelers, and travelers of color. The country leapfrogged to the top spot this year after having come in 14th place in 2024."
""We're seeing a shift in how travelers define 'safe,'" a spokesperson for Berkshire Hathaway told Travel + Leisure. "It's not just about crime rates anymore, people are also considering healthcare access, climate stability and inclusivity. Survey respondents felt the Netherlands excels across all those verticals, which is why it's resonating so strongly with travelers heading into 2026.""
""lava flows very often affect the one main road that rings the country.""
The Netherlands ranked as the safest country in the world, praised for a "peace-loving" attitude, high health measures, overall safety, and protections for female, LGBTQIA+, and travelers of color. The country moved from 14th place in 2024 to first in 2025. Safety is now defined to include healthcare access, climate stability, and inclusivity, influencing traveler perceptions. Main hazards in Dutch cities arise from abundant fast-moving bicycles that can make crossing streets treacherous. Iceland slipped to fourth yet remained the most peaceful country, with volcanic eruptions posing a major hazard. Australia, Austria, and Canada rounded out the top five.
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