5 Most Unfriendly Countries in Europe

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 most unfriendly countries in Europe. For detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please look at the 15 Most Unfriendly Countries in Europe.

5. Poland

Located at the heart of the European continent, this country is visited by many for its historic cities, museums, galleries, and natural beauty; however, Polish tend to be more straightforward and direct. They also don’t smile without a good reason, which could come across as unfriendly or rude.

4. Austria

Austria, a landlocked country in south-central Europe, is famed for its castles, palaces and buildings, among other architectural works. The country recorded 2.1 million visitors in 2021.

However, it is one of the most unfriendly countries in Europe. Making Austrian friends is really hard, per several Reddit users. Moreover, according to the Expat Insider 2023 survey, the country falls short in making expats feel at home. Merely 33% of expats in Austria agree that the people there are friendly towards foreign residents.

3. The Czech Republic

People visit the Czech Republic, a country in Central Europe, for its rich history, stunning architecture, and, delicious cuisine. At the same time, various visitors complain that some of the locals are rude and unhelpful if you approach them.

2. Russia

Russia is a country that stretches over Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Despite the fact that many people visit the country because of its rich history, stunning architecture, immaculate museums, huge castles, monasteries, and churches, many complain that Russians appear unfriendly.

We previously reported that many travelers claim to have experienced poor attitudes from locals in Moscow, making it one of the world’s least friendly cities.

1. Belarus

Belarus, a landlocked country, tops our list of the most unfriendly countries in Europe. This is because several travelers on Reddit complained about rude encounters with the locals, making their trip unpleasant.

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