Bizarre places

In Passau This Glass Shard Villa May Be Bavaria's Most Unusual House

The Glass Shard Villa in Passau might be Bavaria's most unusual house. It was built over 100 years ago using a clever trick.

This photo gives a hint as to why the peanut worm is also nicknamed the "penis fish."

Unusual Natural Phenomenon in Argentina Thousands of 'Penis Fish' Cause a Stir on Beaches

Thousands of "penis fish" have washed ashore on a beach in Argentina. Here's what you need to know about these unusual creatures.

Order McBoat Hamburg: Boat Delivery for Food

Unique Worldwide In This German City, There's a McDrive for Boats

In this German city, guests can order their burger directly from a boat—at the world's only McBoat.

Göttingen Student Jail This was perhaps Germany's most unusual prison.

The once notorious Göttingen student prison operated for 200 years–today, it is a popular tourist attraction.

Bunker Museum Frauenwald Stay Overnight in This Former East German Bunker

The Bunker Museum Frauenwald offers visitors a unique experience: you can spend the night in the old facility.

Always on the Feast of the Assumption The Quirky Leiberfest in the Bavarian Community of Roggenburg

In Roggenburg, an unusual event called the Leiberfest takes place. It involves the mortal remains of four saints.

Access Was Strictly Prohibited to the Public Waldsiedlung Wandlitz: The Secret Residence of East Germany's Elite!

In the northern outskirts of Berlin, near the small town of Wandlitz, once stood one of the most secretive places of the former East Germany.

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Spitzhäuschen (a traditional German narrow house)

"Spitzhäuschen" This Quirky House on the Moselle River Featured in "Harry Potter"

The Spitzhäuschen in Bernkastel-Kues, reminiscent of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, was immortalized by Hollywood.

Iserhatsche is a unique estate located in Bispingen, Germany. Known for its eclectic architecture and whimsical gardens, it attracts visitors interested in both history and art. The estate features a variety of attractions, including a baroque garden, a hunting lodge, and a museum showcasing an extensive collection of curiosities.

Iserhatsche in the Lüneburg Heath This is Likely Germany's Quirkiest "Amusement Park"

In the Lüneburg Heath, the Iserhatsche stands as a truly unique "amusement park." Here's what you can see there.

Rockall is an uninhabited rock in the North Atlantic.

International Dispute Bizarre Dispute Over This Uninhabited Rock in the Middle of the Sea

Rockall, in the North Atlantic, has been the subject of disputes among the British, Irish, Danes, and Icelanders for decades. But why?

Unusual Architecture in Karlsruhe This Kindergarten Is a Giant Cat

In Karlsruhe stands what is likely Germany's most unusual kindergarten. The building resembles a giant cat.

More than half a kilometer long Here is Germany's longest train platform

Essen's main train station boasts the longest platform in Germany. However, even locals are surprised by this unique record.

In Frankfurt, Germany The Bockenheimer Warte Subway Station and Its Unusual Entrance

The subway station Bockenheimer Warte in Frankfurt features a particularly unusual entrance—it looks as if a tram has crashed into it.

She looks like a robot from "Star Wars." This Observatory in Rhineland-Palatinate Is Simply Galactic

The observatory on the campus of the University of Kaiserslautern in Saarland looks like a giant robot from the "Star Wars" films.

Lorenbahn (a type of narrow-gauge railway used for transporting materials)

On the North Sea coast The Lorenbahn–perhaps Germany's most charming mode of transportation

Between the Hallig Nordstrandischmoor and the mainland, the Lorenbahn operates what is likely Germany's most charming mode of transportation.

Here, constrictor snakes crawl through the thicket, winding their way through the jungle without a destination or system.

In Las Pozas, stairs lead to nowhere The bizarre jungle city that cost one man his fortune

Surreal sculptures, stairs leading to nowhere - Las Pozas in Xilitla is a jungle city straight out of a bizarre dream. Who built it?

Some places are so strange that you feel a bit like Alice in Wonderland.

The Lost Gypsy THIS is the weirdest attraction in New Zealand

You could describe "The Lost Gypsy" in New Zealand as a playground for adults. Every corner has a surprise to offer.

To keep the 25-meter-long island afloat, Sowa uses 150,000 plastic bottles, which are held together with the help of old fruit nets.

Joysxee Island The island that one man built entirely out of garbage

Richart Sowa built the small Joysxee Island out of plastic bottles and other "garbage", on which a small ecosystem has formed.

Under a Bizarre Condition Tenants Here Pay Only 88 Cents in Rent Per Year!

In the Fuggerei social housing complex in Augsburg, residents pay an annual rent of just 88 cents. However, there are conditions.

Point Nemo is the most remote point on Earth.

In the South Pacific Point Nemo–The Most Isolated Spot on Earth

Point Nemo is geographically the location that is farther from any landmass than any other place. Its exact location:

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In Humberstone, there was once extensive mining of saltpeter. Chile even went to war with its neighboring countries over this resource.