Strangest Bathrooms from Around The World
30 September 2019
Would you use these strange restrooms?
Who knew that bathrooms could be tourist destinations? One shouldn't rely on these toilets in the event of an emergency, as they really put the "oy!" in "toilet," and are, for the most part, extremely inconvenient. Still, they remain a curious sight to see. While the thought of using them induces anxiety, for the sole purpose of gawking and trying to rationalize how to use them, these interesting bathrooms are worth taking a look at. Here are the strangest bathrooms from around the world.
The Floating Bathroom
Located in Utah, Arizona, this Lake Powell bathroom was designed to prevent people from defecating in the lake itself. The bathroom cost around $100,000 to install, and it has been a source of major controversy due to how ugly it is. The first floating bathroom installed in California's Lake Natoma faced similar complaints, which ultimately led to its indefinite removal. While the idea is endearing, the execution of the floating bathroom has yet to be mastered. Maybe just hold it for now.
▲The Aquarium Bathroom
Located near the beach in Akashi, Japan, the Mumin Papa Cafe's aquarium bathroom may be unsettling for those afraid of the deep blue sea. Enveloped in a three-wall aquarium tank, the $270,000 restroom was designed to sooth you as you relieve yourself. Sorry guys, it's strictly for ladies.
▲The Bullet Proof Bathroom
Deemed the safest bathroom in the world, Beijing's 15-ton bulletproof bathroom is almost indestructible and is even immune to explosives. The bathroom, which cost over $100,000, was produced as part of a string of anti-terrorism products which debuted in China following 9/11. The toilet is unsurprisingly unpopular, but still very weird none the less.
▲The Disappearing Bathroom
Designed as a series by the Italian company Rapsel, it's best not to try and use this bathroom in an emergency situation. The washbasin, toilet, and shower tray are all hidden beneath folding wooden shelves and benches, and disappear after use. The result is a sleek transformation from bathroom to multipurpose room, but many find the bathroom's antics unnecessary. "You can put the most beautiful shade of lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," said one critic.
▲The Arctic Bathroom
In the coldest, most uninhabited place on earth, waste is handled very carefully. The Arctic outhouses offer a five-gallon plastic bucket lined with a plastic bag. After the bucket is filled, it's sealed, placed on a pallet, and shipped. They're known for being warm and aroma-free, making the experience surprisingly pleasant.
▲The Safe House Bathroom
Located at a spy-themed restaurant in Milwaukee, this bathroom is decidedly difficult to use. To enter, potential users must navigate mazes and avoid a trap door. The whole endeavor takes at least 15 minutes, and the bathroom itself, once found, is very anti-climactic.
▲See-Through Toilet
Located in Basel, Switzerland, this public toilet/art installation was designed by Monica Bonvicini and titled "Don't Miss a Sec," a name and concept inspired by people's reticence to use the bathroom during her art shows for fear of missing something. While the one-way mirror doesn't allow anyone to see in, the person using the toilet can see the world outside as clearly as if the box were made of glass.
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