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Netherlands Rises to Safest Travel Destination in 2026

11/21/2025

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Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection named the Netherlands the safest country for travelers in 2026, up 13 places from 2025.
The ranking is based on a survey of 1,800 American travelers and data from the Global Peace Index, reflecting a broader definition of safety beyond crime rates.
Australia and Austria followed in second and third place, with Iceland at fourth.
The United States was excluded from the list.

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Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection named the Netherlands the safest country for travelers in 2026, up 13 places from 2025.
The ranking is based on a survey of 1,800 American travelers and data from the Global Peace Index, reflecting a broader definition of safety beyond crime rates.
Australia and Austria followed in second and third place, with Iceland at fourth.
The United States was excluded from the list.