Mountain in Switzerland

Eiger Map

Interactive map of Eiger with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 25°F now🕔 12:12 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August⛰ 13.015 ft

Summary

Eiger is a mountain in Switzerland. Eiger is a mountain known as the north face. It sits at 13.015 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 25°F (-4°C) in Eiger with overcast. It feels like 18°F. Today runs from 25°F to 28°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Eiger is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 35°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -5°F.

The closest major airport is Zurich Airport (ZRH), about 66 mi away. Nearby highlights include Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau, Lake Lucerne and Matterhorn.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 28°F is 5.8°F above the 22°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Eiger today at 9.7/10. Overnight lows near 25°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Eiger

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Coordinates: 46°34′39″N 8°0′19.1″E (46.5775, 8.0053)

Quick facts about Eiger

TypeMountain
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
Coordinates46°34′39″N 8°0′19.1″E (46.5775, 8.0053)
Elevation13.015 ft
Known forthe north face
Local time12:12 PM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

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Getting to Eiger

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Interlaken · 10 mi · roughly 14 min driving
  • Zurich · 61 mi · roughly 1.4 h driving
  • Geneva · 92 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Milan · 96 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Lyon · 162 mi · roughly 3.7 h driving
  • Munich · 199 mi · roughly 4.6 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Eiger

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Zurich AirportZRH66 miZurich
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP74 miMilan
Munich AirportMUC215 miMunich
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE221 miVenice
Frankfurt AirportFRA240 miGermany
Paris Orly AirportORY301 miParis
Paris Charles de Gaulle AirportCDG304 miParis

Things to do in Eiger

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Eiger.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Eiger?

Eiger is a mountain in Switzerland. Its coordinates are 46.5775, 8.0053. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Eiger right now?

It is currently 25°F (-4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 67% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Eiger?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Eiger, which has a polar climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Eiger in?

Eiger observes Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00). The local time is 12:12 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Eiger?

The closest airports are Zurich Airport (ZRH), 66 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 74 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 215 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Eiger?

Popular options include Jungfraujoch, Jungfrau, Lake Lucerne, Matterhorn, Lake Como and Lake Geneva.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 3, 2026 at 12:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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