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Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn📷 Dirk Beyer, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn

Fiesch, Switzerland

Nature

The longest glacier in the Alps seen from above, reached by cable car from Fiesch. Park at the valley station and go early on a clear morning.

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Fiesch, Switzerland
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Nature & parks
GPS
46.4270, 8.0930
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping EggishornCampsite
    4 km from Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping GiessenCampsite
    11 km from Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping RiversideCampsite
    12 km from Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn · 150 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping GeschinaCampsite
    15 km from Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping GletscherdorfCampsite
    22 km from Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping & Schwimmbad MühleyeCampsite
    22 km from Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn?

Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn is in Fiesch, Switzerland, at GPS 46.4270, 8.0930. It is about 15 km from Brig.

Can you camp near Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Eggishorn, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn?

Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Valais: vineyards, spas and the Aletsch Glacier.

What is there to see near Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lauterbrunnental (23 km), Trümmelbach Falls (24 km), Grimsel Pass (24 km) and Oeschinensee (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Aletsch Glacier from the Eggishorn?

The most pleasant months are usually July. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and August–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)