Bathroom, WC, loo, restroom, latrine, crapper, john, throne, whatever you call it, using a Toilet can be quite an experience when you travel! I mean we have all heard horror stories of disgusting bathrooms, unusual set ups, or missing rolls of toilet paper, right? For us, this was never more true than when we were dealing with the bathrooms while driving a Tuk Tuk across India in the Rickshaw Run! Many of those were definitely not the best toilets in the world. But we get it! When you just finished off a behemoth 128 ounce Big Gulp, sometimes you just got to go!
Did you know that not all of the toilets in the world are scary or are the harbingers of disease? In fact, some of the coolest bathrooms in the world are even bucket list worthy!
I can see it on your face now! You think we are so full of poop that there is a reason why our eyes are brown!
But seriously, people have been creating some of the coolest bathrooms for a variety of reasons. So scroll down & check out 14 of what we feel are the World’s Best Toilets that need to be on your Bucket List!
1. The World’s Largest Bathroom In The World
With over 1,000 toilets spread out over 32,290 square feet, the Egyptian-themed restroom located in southwest China is a 4 story monster of a bathroom! Of course the size of this bathroom is crazy. But what is even neater is that it has urinals shaped to resemble open crocodile mouths among other things! Plus, it is a quite relaxing pit stop as there is calm music and televisions to help you take care of your business. Don’t fret, with Wi-Fi throughout the facility, you can use your google maps to find your way out!
Sometimes using a public toilet can be quite the experience. But not all restrooms are scary! Some of the best toilets in the world are even bucket list worthy! #toilethumor #cooltoilets #LooWithaView
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2. The Most Flashing Toilet in the World
I am sure most people want to avoid the term “Flashing” when dealing with a bathroom! But the green and yellow Uster Public Toilets in Switzerland are truly some of the world’s best toilets to see! Although they are quite simple inside, these public bathrooms shimmer in the sunlight due to the 295 folded aluminum strips coating the exterior!
3. The Best Toilets In The World For Climbers
For any avid backpacker or mountain climber, a trip to Denali National Park is a top bucket list experience. But what happens when you hear the call of nature beneath purview of the Kahiltna Glacier? Well, you hit up some of world’s best toilets in the world for mountain climbers! Now in most cases you are required to carry out any human waste. However, is some locations you will find a unique outdoor toilet where you can take in the views.
4. The Most Out Of This World Toilet
Perhaps one of the coolest bathrooms in the world, the Kumutoto Toilets are located on Wellington’s waterfront in New Zealand. These public bathrooms look like some sort of sci-fi aliens or red lobster tails. But don’t worry. Inside they are quite nice with modern amenities that will please even the pickiest of users.
5. The Wildest Bathroom In the World
For anyone who has checked out our Adventure Activities & Experiences Bucket List, you know that going on an African Safari is a top item we want to tick off. That is why the Wolwedans Boulder Camp in Namibia is always on our radar. Now of course you can see some amazing wildlife, but during those moments where you need to hit the head, don’t fret. Their bathrooms offer giant views of the red sand dunes, mountain ranges, and various local animals roaming the nature reserve.
6. The Nastiest Toilet In The World
Okay so not all of the bathrooms out there are the world’s best toilets. In fact, there is one located at Mount Elbrus in Russia that has the distinction of being known as the world’s nastiest. Located about 12,139 feet high on Mount Elbrus, this toilet is basically a pit of stench with no way to wash your hands after. We strongly recommend you bring your own disinfectant or antibacterial soap!
7. The World’s Most Beautiful Toilet In The World
Located on what is known as the Norwegian Scenic Route, the Uredd Rest Stop in Norway is considered the most beautiful toilet in the world! Named after the Norwegian “Uredd” submarine from World War II, the rest stop was redesigned in a minimalistic style to entice people to stop and take in the views. But if you can hold it, the best time to visit this amazing toilet is at night when the frosted glass seems to glow in the dark.
8. The Most Transparent Toilet In The World
For those of you who like to cater to your inner exhibitionist, then you will definitely want to test your boundaries at the public toilets in Tokyo! Created by the Tokyo Toilet Project, these colorful yet clear toilets are truly for the courageous. But don’t fret. Even if you can’t hold it any longer and really need to go, you won’t be advertising your goods. These restrooms actually have a technology where the glass becomes blurry to outsiders when someone enters.
9. The Tallest Outhouse In The World
When we used to go to summer camp, our parents always recommended that we try our best to get the top bunk! There is nothing worse than being “down stream” of other people’s body issues. So, you can only imagine which floor you would rather use at the 2 Story Outhouse at Cedar Lake in Michigan! Built in 1875, one theory is that this strange outhouse was once connected to a hotel or boarding house. But whatever reason it was built, you may want to avoid the bottom toilets no matter how bad you have to go!
10. The Best Loo With A View
If you ever head to the state of Washington for a backpacking adventure, then there is no doubt that you will want to check out North Cascades National Park. That is because this hike is loaded with amazing views of deep green canyons and gorgeous snow covered peaks. But perhaps one of the best highlights is to spend a night camping beneath the Sahale Glacier! Now of course you can always find a nice spot in the woods to go. But if you want to enjoy the views while doing number 2, find one of wooden toilets along Copper Ridge.
11. The Strangest Toilets In The World
Afternoon tea is perhaps a quintessential bucket list experience when visiting the United Kingdom. But if you want to liven your formal experience up, perhaps consider making reservations at Sketch London. This funky yet quite fancy restaurant makes you feel like you are dining in an art gallery as the walls are adorned with countless pieces of art. But when the tea runs through you, be prepared for one of the strangest toilets in the world. The bathrooms are filled with toilets shaped like Eggs all beneath a multicolored stained glass roof. Now if movies ever taught us anything, we all know to beware of the Pod People! But when you got to go, you got to go, right?
12. The Most Shipwrecked Toilet In The World
Whenever you watch movies like Castaway, Swiss Family Robinson, or Robinson Crusoe, no one ever talks about how they survived without a bathroom or toilet paper for that matter. But no need to worry if you are lost at sea in the Caribbean Sea! All you have to do is find Toilet Island off the coast of Belize. This small island a lone bathroom with an actual flushing toilet. But don’t stay too long because we aren’t sure how often they restock the toilet paper and those palm tree leaves look a little rough!
13. The Most Musical Toilets In The World
So I am not going to lie, we wish the Golden Stars Inn in Freiburg, Germany was using Saxophones to pee in cause Saxophones suck! But we do admire their creativity in repurposing these old German Tubas as urinals! Now as a classically trained French Horn player, I know a little bit about emptying out the pipes and spit valves. So heed my advice, be wary of where you put your shoes. Also, fair warning, these don’t actually make music when using them, so if you hear beautiful music, please consult a doctor immediately!
14. The Most Extreme Toilet In The World
If you are having any issues going, perhaps the toilet at the Kara-Tyurek weather station in Siberia can help get the proverbial juices flowing. That is because this outhouse is located on a perch some 8,530 feet above sea level overlooking the Altai Mountains. But if the height alone doesn’t help get you moving, don’t worry. Knowing that the only way to leave this remote destination is to catch helicopter that only comes once a month may help you hurry up!
But Where Do You Go If You Have To Go NOW?
Okay, Okay, we get it! You have been doing the pee pee dance for the last 5 miles and you just can’t hold it anymore! Now of course you can stop at any rest stop or try to beg your way into a restaurant bathroom. But like we said above, some of these public toilets can be nastier than the one located at Mount Elbrus in Russia! So, in order to help you find a clean toilet on your next travels we did some research & found 2 travel apps to help you find a toilet ASAP!
- Sit or Squat: Restroom Finder – Developed by the team at Charmin Toilet Paper, Sit or Squat currently has over over 105,000 toilets around the world listed in their database. What is nice is that they allow you to filter your map to find toilets that are handicap accessible, have baby changing tables, or are just clean according to other users. Plus, it is currently available for Apple & Android users so no one has to worry about finding a place to take care of their business!
- ToiFi(Toilet Finder): Find Public Toilets near me – Toilet Finder is a database of more than 350,000 toilets around the world. Plus it is Free to Download via Amazon App Store for Android Devices. Just CLICK HERE!
So, Are There Other Amazing Toilets In The World?
Now there is no doubt that the 14 best toilets in the world listed above are definitely bucket list worthy! But there are many more that could easily be added to this list. So if whether you are looking for a Luxurious Lavatory, a Weird Water Closet, or a Bucket List Baño, we recommend reading either Lonely Planet’s: Toilets: A Spotter’s Guide or pick up a copy of A Loo With a View: Sights You Can See from the Comfort of a Convenience by Luke Barclay! These two books are packed with some of the coolest bathrooms in the world. Plus, they make great bathroom readers for your throne at home!
Obviously, these are some of our favorite bathrooms around the world. Ever been to any of these cool toilets before? Or have you discovered a bathroom that needs to be added to this bizarre bucket list? Let us know where you found some of the best toilets in the world in the comments below!
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