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Eiger
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The Eiger (3,967 m) is perhaps the most famous mountain in the Alps, thanks to its imposing 1,800-meter north face, a sheer wall of rock and ice that has claimed many lives. The face is visible from the Jungfrau Railway, which passes through a tunnel inside the mountain, with windows at the Eigerwand station offering a dizzying view. For non-climbers, the Eiger Trail at the base provides a safe perspective of the face's scale. The mountain's name is thought to derive from the Latin 'acer' (sharp), fitting its jagged profile. The Eiger is part of a trio with the Mönch and Jungfrau, forming a dramatic alpine skyline.
Don't miss
- Eigerwand station window for a close-up of the north face
- Eiger Trail (moderate hike) along the base of the face
- View of the Eiger from Kleine Scheidegg
- Climbing history exhibits at the Eiger Glacier station
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Eiger
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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