How dangerous is the Netherlands for your safety, health and insurances?

How to stay safe and out of trouble in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands is in general a safe country, and usually there is nothing to fear when walking in any part of any city.
However, the bigger the city, the bigger the chance that there is a park or neighborhood you should avoid when the night falls, so wherever you are staying check the local situation (especially in Amsterdam and Rotterdam).

When you come to Holland with your own car, please take care because a car with foreign registration is a popular target for smash-and-grab theft. Don’t leave important things in the car: remove registration and ID papers and the radio/stereo if possible.
Another thing to remember when you are with your bike, especially in bigger cities: make sure to lock your bike with several locks connected to a fixed object!
Also keep in mind that foreigners are (like everywhere) favorite victims for whoever wants to commit a crime, so try to avoid looking like a tourist/foreigner. For example, leave your luggage in the place where you are staying, only bring a little bag with you to hide your traveler’s identity; try only taking out your camera when you need it, otherwise it will be the best proof that you are a traveler.

Soft drugs (cannabis) are not fully legal, but tolerated in the Netherlands. The sales of soft drugs is permitted in coffee shops under strict conditions (small quantities, no alcohol), and possession and use of small quantities is not prosecuted by the government. Production and wholesale are illegal.
Hard drugs are illegal.
Do not buy any drugs from street dealers: they often sell dangerous fake products.
When you go to festivals or a disco or any night-life establishment, they have strict rules and checks.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is heavily policed and checked.

Flooding is by far the most dangerous natural hazard in the Netherlands. Heavy rainfall leads to flooding.
Windstorms and coastal storms mainly in autumn and winter lead to delayed public transportation, closed bridges and heavy traffic.
Earthquakes happen in the north of the Netherlands.
Wildfires in the forest are not so common, but happen in the summer.

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