19 Towns That Prove Naming Committees Had Fun

Every winter, Hell freezes over — literally. This Norwegian village, whose name means “overhang” or “cliff cave” in Old Norse, becomes an icy wonderland that delights tourists with its ironic postcards. The local train station’s “Welcome to Hell” sign is a must-see.

Despite the name, the town is pleasant, peaceful, and home to the annual Blues in Hell music festival, proving irony thrives even in the Arctic.