Forget postcards and fridge magnets – modern travelers are coming home with unusual souvenirs so strange, they could be museum exhibits. We’re talking canned air from Mount Fuji, coin purses made from cane toad skin, perfume made from fossilized animal waste, and kangaroo-scrotum bottle openers.
And yes, I am writing this article and sharing this with you while I have a big collection of fridge magnets, mugs, and pens! All classic souvenirs! Plus some postcards and keychains!
If you’ve ever searched for weird souvenirs, weirdest souvenirs, unique souvenirs from around the world, or funny travel souvenirs because you’re tired of the same old keepsakes, this is your ultimate guide. We’ve rounded up 50+ of the most unusual, weirdest, and quirky souvenirs from around the globe – items that real tourists actually buy (and love), complete with fun facts, cultural insights, and tips on where to find them.
Bookmark this for your next trip, tag your travel buddy, and share it with that friend who always brings home the weirdest souvenirs. By the end, you might be ready to skip the snow globes and start your own quirky souvenir collection.
As a note, I discovered that some of these weird souvenirs are common to various areas – so I am grouping several destination souvenirs under the specific type. You will see 🙂
Also, when you travel, I am inviting you to try and find out the story behind each item – as you will learn more about that city/destination!
Unusual & Weirdest Canned Air Souvenirs
These quirky keepsakes literally bottle the atmosphere of a destination. Some are gag gifts, others are surprisingly collectible.
Oh, and yes, in my country there was a big Facebook debate on one of the canned air places – people did not believe that it was sold.
- Mount Fuji / Tokyo, Japan – Cans of fresh mountain air or “urban blend” Tokyo air with fun labels naming famous sites.
- Zermatt, Switzerland – Hand-sealed cans of crisp Alpine air.
- Geneva / Zurich, Switzerland – Region-specific canned air for a “breathe Switzerland again” experience.
- Swiss Mountain Air – Bottled with coordinates, sold as a wellness-inspired travel memento. Yes, different than Zermatt.
- Icelandic Fresh Mountain Air – Budget-friendly novelty cans capturing Iceland’s outdoors.
- Sydney, Australia – “Air of Sydney” cans humorously labeled with Bondi Beach and Darling Harbour.
- Norway – Viking-themed cans boasting “Viking Sweat from…