From Poo to Middelfart: Exploring Europe’s Funniest Place Names

From Poo to Middelfart: Exploring Europe’s Funniest Place Names

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Europe’s Funniest Place Names

There are many amusing place names in the UK, including street names, that can make you laugh out loud.

From Hardon Road to Butthole Lane, the UK has its fair share of amusing place names.

You can even go on a road trip to explore the country’s rudest streets using a handy map.

However, if you prefer to go further afield for your holidays, don’t worry because Europe has plenty of hilariously named villages and towns.

Sign outside the small village of Dull (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Sign outside the small village of Dull (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Funny Place Names Across Europe

While many place names in Europe may not be rude or funny in their native language, they sure can be giggle-worthy for English speakers.

Some of the funniest place names include Bra, Weeneer, and even Poo!

Overseas property experts from YourOverseasHome.com have listed dozens of amusing place names across Europe, including Middelfart, Horny Bar, and Monster.

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Sign at the town of Shitterton (Image: REX)
Sign at the town of Shitterton (Image: REX)

Silly Place Names in Europe

If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even consider buying a holiday home in one of these places, such as Middelfart, or even moving to Monster.

Other silly place names include Rottenegg in Austria, Shitterton in England, and Assholmen in Sweden.

Check out 20 of Europe’s silliest place names below…

  1. Poo, Spain
  2. Middelfart, Denmark
  3. Batman, Turkey
  4. Ugley, England
  5. Bastardo, Italy
  6. Dull, Scotland
  7. Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch, Wales
  8. A, Norway
  9. Horny Bar, Slovakia
  10. Rottenegg, Austria
  11. Fjuckby, Sweden
  12. Shitterton, England
  13. Assholmen, Sweden
  14. El Morron, Spain
  15. Fail, Portugal
  16. Monster, Netherlands
  17. Drama, Greece
  18. Weener, Germany
  19. Lucifer, France
  20. Bra, Italy

Expert Opinion

Christopher Nye, an overseas property expert at Your Overseas Home, said that the UK has its fair share of silly town names, but this trend can be found across the wider continent too.

He further added that while the names are funny, it remains to be seen whether the actual places reflect their names.

So, if you’re up for a challenge, you can book a weekend in Rottenegg and report back!

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