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Aletsch Glacier
The longest glacier in the Alps, a river of ice in a World Heritage landscape.
UNESCO World Heritage about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Aletsch Glacier matters
The Aletsch is a vast ice river winding between peaks, and the best way to see it is from a viewpoint such as the Eggishorn. The ice has been retreating, a reminder of climate change, which makes a visit especially thought-provoking.
Talking points
- It's the largest glacier in the Alps.
- It's part of a UNESCO site.
- The ice is shrinking over time.
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.