--- title: "Norway Responds to Trump with a Selection of Designer Toilets Featuring Panoramic Views" description: "Visit Norway published a selection of the country's unusual public restrooms in response to offensive remarks by Donald Trump, who called Norway a \"shithole country\" at a rally in Michigan." date: 2026-10-30T12:28:15.404Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/norway-designer-toilets-trump-response tags: [norway, visit-norway, trump, public-toilets, tourism, nobel-peace-prize] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Norway Responds to Trump with a Selection of Designer Toilets Featuring Panoramic Views ![Modern designer public restroom building surrounded by Norwegian mountains and fjords](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/norvegiya-dizaynerskie-tualeti-otvet-tramp/norvegiya-dizaynerskie-tualeti-otvet-tramp-1.webp) ## Key Points - Visit Norway published a selection of designer public toilets with an ironic caption in response to Trump's remarks - Objects include the Stegastein restroom, wave-like Ureddplassen, Tungeneset, and the "gold toilet" - The Norwegian MFA reminded that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the government At a rally in Michigan, US President Donald Trump harshly criticized Norway, explaining his dissatisfaction with not having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. During his speech, the American leader stated that he would no longer accept migrants from the Scandinavian country and referred to Norway as a "shithole country." These remarks sparked widespread resonance in international media and prompted several official and unofficial reactions in Oslo. ### The Ironic Response from Visit Norway The national tourist board, Visit Norway, chose a non-standard format to respond to Trump's offensive words, fully in line with Scandinavian humor. The agency published a selection of photographs featuring unusual public toilets located in the most picturesque spots across the country, accompanied by the ironic caption: "Norway is making toilets great again!" Visit Norway emphasized that these facilities deserve travelers' attention regardless of whether they have an immediate need to use them. ### Stegastein: Minimalism on the Edge of a Precipice Among the most famous examples in the selection is the restroom at the Stegastein viewpoint in the Sognefjord region of western Norway. The structure features strict minimalist architecture and large tinted panoramic windows offering views of the fjord and mountain ranges. Due to its special design, visitors can admire the landscape while remaining invisible from the outside. This facility was previously included in a list of the top ten public restrooms in the world by international publications. ### Wave-like Restroom and the "Gold Toilet" Another facility included in the selection is the wave-like Ureddplassen restroom on the wild Helgeland coast. Its shape reflects the maritime landscape, and the viewing area opens up to the Norwegian Sea. Some international publications previously named it one of the most picturesque public restrooms in the world. The list also includes a modernist toilet near the Utsikten viewpoint, the Tungeneset facility on Senja island—which looks especially striking against the backdrop of the northern lights—and a triangular structure known as the "gold toilet." All these facilities are located amidst Norwegian natural landscapes, close to rivers, waterfalls, and mountain views. ### The Position of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Nobel Prize In parallel with the tourism initiative, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official clarification aimed at correcting a widespread misconception. The agency reminded the public that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded neither by the Norwegian government nor by the state as such, but by an independent Nobel Committee operating in accordance with Alfred Nobel's will. Thus, the decision on awarding or not awarding the prize is not a subject of Oslo's state policy. ### Tourism as a Tool of Soft Diplomacy Visit Norway notes that such architectural structures allow travelers to slow down and enjoy nature, and sometimes the architecture of the toilets itself becomes just as interesting a part of the journey as the main tourist routes. The public campaign launched in response to Trump's remarks has become yet another example of how Scandinavian countries use cultural and tourist capital as a tool of soft diplomacy and to build a positive image on the international stage. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Норвегия показала дизайнерские туалеты в ответ на оскорбление Трампа](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/trips/norvegiya-pokazala-dizaynerski-tualeti-vidpovid-1793362313.html) - The primary source contains all key facts: Trump's remarks at the Michigan rally, the Visit Norway initiative, descriptions of specific objects (Stegastein, Ureddplassen, Tungeneset, "gold toilet"), and the Norwegian MFA's stance on the Nobel Prize. ## FAQ ### Why did Visit Norway publish a selection of toilets? The Norwegian tourist board used an ironic response to offensive remarks by Donald Trump, who called Norway a "shithole country" at a rally in Michigan. The caption to the selection read: "Norway is making toilets great again!" ### Which toilets were included in the selection? The selection includes the restroom at the Stegastein viewpoint (Sognefjord), the wave-like Ureddplassen restroom (Helgeland coast), the modernist Utsikten toilet, the Tungeneset facility on Senja island, and a triangular structure known as the "gold toilet". ### Who awards the Nobel Peace Prize? According to the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee, not by the Norwegian government or state.