Why it’s safe: Remote, energy-independent, and politically neutral.
Iceland is a volcanic island powered almost entirely by renewable geothermal energy. With no standing army and a strategic distance from world powers, it would likely avoid involvement in a global war. Its population is small, and the country enjoys high levels of social cohesion, making it a sustainable and peaceful refuge.
Originally built for various reasons, from defensive fortifications to storage and religious sanctuaries, many of these underground cities have endured over centuries, preserving fascinating glimpses into past lives and cultures.