The World's Most Extraordinary Toilets: Top 10

Krafla is a volcanic caldera approximately 10 km in diameter with a 90 km long fissure zone, located in northern Iceland in the Mývatn region. It sits atop the Iceland hotspot at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, marking the divergent boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates. Its highest peak reaches 818 m with a depth of 2 km.

This site features a unique toilet and shower powered by a hot spring near the Krafla volcano, close to Lake Myvatn. While somewhat unconventional, visitors can enjoy the magnificent landscapes of Iceland, shaped by the volcanic activities.

Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth, located almost entirely within the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean. With an area of 14 million km², Antarctica is the fifth-largest continent after Asia, Africa, North America, and South America.

Here, Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard took a leisurely moment to read a book while attending to matters at Antarctica. He passed by this unique toilet during his participation in the 'Walking with the Wounded' program, raising funds for injured soldiers.

The Altai Mountains, or the Altai Range, standing at 4,506 m, is a mountain range in central Asia, spanning the borders of Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan. It serves as the headwaters for major rivers like the Irtysh, Ob, and Yenisei. The northwest termination point of the range lies at coordinates 52° North and approximately 84-90° East.

The spot for 'pouring out thoughts' on the Altai Mountains is located in one of the most treacherous locations globally, catering to meteorologists working at the Kara-Tyurek station in the Altai Range. This toilet is perched precariously on a rock face at an altitude of 2,600m above sea level.

The Mojave National Preserve is a U.S. National Preserve located in the Mojave Desert within San Bernardino County, California, USA. Established on October 31, 1994, by the U.S. Congress through the California Desert Protection Act, it was previously the East Mojave National Scenic Area, managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Encompassing 6,243 km², it is the third-largest unit in the U.S. National Park System in the contiguous United States.

The Mojave National Preserve boasts a well-known location, featuring this vibrant orange toilet amidst the arid Mojave Desert. It provides travelers with a comfortable spot to take care of necessities while enjoying views of rolling sand dunes and vast plateaus, escaping the intense sunlight of this region.

The Cascade Range, also known as the Cascade Mountains, is a mountain range stretching along the western coast of North America, encompassing the states of California, Oregon, Washington in the USA, and the province of British Columbia in Canada. This mountain range is part of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, with Mount Rainier being the highest peak at an elevation of 4,392 meters above sea level, overlooking the city of Seattle and Mount St. Helens.

Visitors won't find much privacy when using the classic-looking toilet in the Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA. However, they will be rewarded with breathtaking views of mountain forests and greenery. This unique toilet is situated in The Enchantments, a place known for its challenging mountain peaks, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes.

Calgary is a city located in the southern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. It is the largest city in Alberta and the third-largest in Canada by population. The Calgary metropolitan area, including the city itself, ranks as the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. English speakers use the term 'Calgarian' to refer to residents of Calgary.

The high-tech public restroom in Calgary features automatic self-cleaning technology worth up to $125,000. It boasts advanced toilet paper dispensers, modern handwashing sinks, hand dryers, and the ability to flush automatically. However, visitors won't have an extended stay as the door will automatically open after 10 minutes.

Lake Powell is an artificial reservoir on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona, USA. It is a major tourist destination attracting around two million visitors annually. It is the second-largest man-made reservoir in the United States by maximum water capacity after Lake Mead, storing 24,322,000 acre-feet when full.

Managers at the boat dock area of Lake Powell in Arizona consistently address visitors' needs for immediate access to the lake and the surrounding beaches. Therefore, they have created floating toilets on the lake's surface. Now, they have no reason to endorse environmental degradation in their public facilities.

The world's most expensive toilet with a wave-shaped roof is located in the freezing Ureddplassen area. This toilet overlooks a coastline, providing a picturesque landscape. It is known that the construction cost was 1.4 million pounds (about 45 billion VND), and nearby is a memorial to Norwegians who died in a shipwreck in 1943.

The builders of this expensive toilet claim that with comfortable seating and a sea view, it is the best toilet for any traveler visiting the northern part of Norway. 'In winter, there's hardly a better place to enjoy the Northern Lights than this toilet,' the construction company's website states.