A charming, tiny village in central Norway is known by the name of Hell. It has a population of 1,500 and they don’t usually burn, they usually get cold: It can get as cold as 13 °F (25 °C) during the winter.

The Old Norse Drumheller, which means “overhang” or “cliff cave,” is where the town’s name originates. Additionally, it can be translated to a contemporary Norwegian phrase that signifies “luck.”
Due to the town’s unusual name, visitors enjoy visiting and taking pictures in front of the “Hell — God’s Expedition” sign that hangs outside the train station.

Hell’s community is a cute one. You have your typical Scandinavian homes, wholesome gardens, and children running throughout the streets. It turns out that the overhanging rock caves in the vicinity are where Hell, Norway got its moniker. Old Norse used the word “hell” to describe cliff caves and overhangs. In case you were wondering, “helvete” is the Norwegian word meaning true hell.

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Soon after arriving by rail in Hell, you’ll see a modest structure with the sign “Gods-expedition.” However, it appears that this is the old spelling of the modern Norwegian word “godsekspedisjon,” which means “freight forwarding.” This seems like another intriguing choice for a location with a name like it does.

What can one do in Hell then? Along with the annual Blues In Hell festival, which takes place in September, visitors may also take a quick climb to Helleristninger, a location of Stone Age animal engravings.

Due to this town’s existence, “go to hell” has a double meaning.