Europe’s Craziest City Names Worth Visiting 

Europe is a peculiar place. It is filled not only with numerous nations, but also with a unique tier of different languages. This is the main reason why there are so many places names that are funny in both native language, and when translated. Some are funny in native language yet lose a note of their craziness upon translating. If you’re planning a trip to Europe, you could add some of these cities to your bucket list, explore them a bit, enjoy, and have a good laugh while you’re at it. 

Niemyje Ząbki, Poland

If you ever travel to the north-east part of Poland be sure to pay a visit to Niemyje-Ząbki. While at first sight, there’s nothing peculiar with the name of this small village, at second look you get the idea what’s so funny. When translated, the name of this village means ‘I don’t wash my teeth.’ Considering that this village only has eighty inhabitants you can freely ask them why the name, and how did the village receive it. We’re sure it would be a funny lesson in history. 

Poo, Spain

Well, this is an awkward one, if you’re speaking English. Yet, for Spaniards it is nothing out of the ordinary. While the name does sound funny upon translations, the city itself is not funny. It is a beautiful place. Poo features some of the most beautiful beaches in Spain that are not on the radar of everyday tourists. If you’re looking for a funnily named place that can offer you an excellent, calm, and private vacation, Poo is the place where you want to go. For all of you who love some gambling while on vacation, but have not yet found an ideal crypto casino for your services, you’ll be glad to hear that Casino de Llanes is not too far away from  Poo. 

Lemu, Finland

Finland is one  of the countries that has the most beautiful nature in the world. The further north you go it becomes prettier and prettier. Winters in Finland are something everyone should experience at least once in their lives. Yet, if you would look at the name one of the villages in Finland carries, Lemu, you’d get a different impression. Lemu is translated as ‘bad smell.’ We’re pretty sure that nothing in Finland smells bad, but the mystery of this name is one worth finding out. 

Wales

Welcome to Wales. The land of the song cannot explain where this name came from. It would be hard to explain why and how even by the top Welsh historians. The only logical explanation would be that a dragon gave this name to a village in Wales. The only good thing about the name of this place is that the Welsh people were smart enough to make a shorter aberration so the foreigners can tell that they want to go and visit Llanfair. It deservedly carries the title of the longest place name in the whole of Europe, and possibly in the world.  

Oed, Austria

Right after the longest place name in Europe, we’re heading in with one of the shortest ones. If you ever go to northern Austria, do not miss out on Oed. The chances are you will be disappointed. But, it is worth heading there and learning why the locals named this place ‘boring.’ It is a classic Austrian village, with unique architecture, surrounded by beautiful Austrian nature. We’re sure that no one who was there dared to call it boring. Even if they did, no one can  argue that it isn’t beautiful. 

Geilenkirchen, Germany

Hide your kids, as they do not need to hear this. It is not a name that you would expect from Germans to give to one of their cities. Yet, here we are. Geilenkirchen is a beautiful place, filled with amazing architecture that even survived WWI. If you are a fan of history this is one of the top places to see when visiting Germany. Name aside, Geilenkirchen is definitely a city that should attract even more tourists than it already does. Of, yes, the name – well, it’s translated as ‘horny churches.’ Yup, you heard that one right. Your writer needs a break after hearing this one, and Megaway slots seem like a fine option to seek luck, when the good citizens of Geilenkirchen didn’t have it when the city was named. 

Gebergte, Netherlands

Right from Germany we go into the Netherlands, or Holland as it’s also called. While usually the Dutch are not perceived as a comedic nation, they did  a number on the world with the naming of this place. When you think about it, naming a village ‘mountain range’ is not too funny, right? Think again! Also, visit Gebergte in Holland. It is a flat place; there’s no hills or mountains in a ten mile range. So, if you plan to visit, do not expect any hiking activities.  

Kolari, Finland

We’re back in Finland. It would appear that Finns have a strange relationship with giving their places names. While his name sounds perfect when you listen to its name as a foreigner, and as something that 100% belongs to Finland. Yet, it is a funny name at the end of the day. Kolari translates as ‘car accident.’ If the reasons for its name are what we think they are, it is a place you’re better off visiting on foot.  

Feuchtwangen, Germany

We’re having an arms race between Germany and Finland when it comes to giving cities funny names. After hearing this one you’ll be sure to understand that Germany is giving Finland a run for its money. Feuchtwangen translates as ‘moist cheeks.’ This is a strange name considering that this city is famed for its gorgeous monastery church and one of the more vivid marketplaces in Germany. So far, we’re giving the advantage to Germany, as their city names beat even Finland. Considering that our list is not yet completed, surprises are still possible. 

Namlos, Austria

Well, it would appear that Austria also wants to be a part of this race. Finland and Germany better watch their backs as Austria decided to go all out and give no name to one of its villages. That’s right, Namlos means nameless when translated. While it has no name, this village offers plenty to do for all of its visitors. We’re talking about one of the top Austrian ski-resorts that has an ice-rink and 142 kilometres of ski slopes. For a place with no name that’s quite an offer. 

Middelfart, Denmark

The Danes are giving everyone a hard task to complete. By naming one of their places Middelfart they’ve gone too far even by the standards of this article. What’s so funny is that its name doesn’t translate to anything, but if you’re an English-speaking person you get the jest. It is a ridiculous name that belongs to one quite cute Danish city. It brims with cultural heritage and it is a home to a museum and a beautiful church. We also shouldn’t forget the classic charm of Danish architecture. 

Bősárkány, Hungary

Unlike the Danes, Hungarians do not mess around.  They didn’t want to sound funny, they wanted to sound dangerous but on an epic fantasy level. Enter Bősárkány. This name translates to ‘ loose dragon.’ If you believe that it’s possible to see these animals in today’s Hungary make sure that you go to Bősárkány. The best part is that it’s not some place at the end of the world. It is an hour drive away from Vienna. Central Europe is always nice to explore and you will be doing yourself a favour by going to this old and charming village, dragons or no dragons.  

Batman, Turkey

Do we even need to explain this one? Turks have done it. They’ve managed to one up every country and city on this list so far. The name Batman is an ideal name. We would all love to be a Batman, to name our kids Batman, or to see/be Batman. It is a cool place, there’s no doubting it. The best part is that this is a widespread name in Turkey. This city at the south-east part of Turkey has the same name as the nearby river and the entire province. If you’re a fan of DC Comics you ought to pay Batman a visit.  

Fugging, Austria (formerly)

Austria really doesn’t want to give up on this race. With this name, they could even win it. We’re talking about a city that is called Fugging since 2021. Before that is was aptly named Fu*king. The city became notorious all over the world and tourists flocked to visit it and take a photo with the city sign. The issues started when people decided it would be funny to take the sign home. The place is still worth your visit, but you are no longer able to take the legendary photo and say fu*k it all. 

Condom, France

The French don’t care. France is one of the countries that took its freedom rights and democracy seriously in its infancy and never looked back. The one thing they certainly do not care about is what the English folks think about them. Because of that, even if condoms weren’t a thing back in the day, this place still carries its name proudly despite having nothing in common with its English namesake. Instead, this place is a charming and elegant town, worth visiting during the summer months. Despite that, we’re sure everyone will have a laugh upon hearing about it. 

Anus, France

Yup, we’re back in France. As we said, the French do not care for the English language. Anus, a small village in Burgundy is a testimony to this. While it is a small, and not too popular village, the notorious village entry sign attracts attention especially from foreigners. Locals are used to it, but for every visitor the first reaction upon entering is a slight giggle. 

Hell, Norway

In most cultures worldwide Hell is imagined as a warm place filled with flames, so what’s the matter with this Norwegian village? Nothing is wrong with it. It is a version of Hell that has some coolness to it, and it is ideal for chilling and doing nothing. While it’s a small village it is a proud home to railway, train station, and of course post office. What this means is that if you visit it, you can send your friends and family a postcard from hell. You can send it to your enemies too. The best part of Norwegian Hell is that it actually freezes over the winter. So, yes, it is nothing as the hell we’ve been imagining all these years. We’d argue that it’s better. How about you? 

Boring, Scotland

We’re wrapping up this one with a cool place in Scotland. Yes, it is called Boring, but it’s no such thing. Instead it takes itself rather seriously. For one, the Scotland town is not actually called Boring. It is named Dull. What Dull did is it paired itself with Boring Oregon. For a while the two towns exchanged names. Dull is also paired with Bland, New South Wales, Australia. These towns are now members of the so-called League of Extraordinary Communities established by Boring and Dull in 2013. Dull is located in the Scottish Highlands and it is everything but boring. The best time of the year to visit this location might be in October when the celebrations of Dull are held. The same festivities are held in August in Oregon if you want to go to Boring too. 

There you have it, a funny list of names of European villages, towns, and cities. They all come with a charm, appeal, and a form of notoriety, but most of all with a funny or catchy name. Many are rather direct while others reveal themselves through translation. Tell us, have you visited any of these places, and also, do you have any to add to our list of funny places names?