To help inspire or plan your trip to Eritrea, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Eritrea which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
Natural | History | Wildlife | Trekking | Cities | Religious Monument | Boat Journey | Rail Journey | Diving | Cultural | Adrenaline | UNESCO WHS |
Rail Journeys in Eritrea
Nefasit steam train | |
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This railway was built by the Italians in the early 20th century and has recently been restored to allow steam train trips from Nefasit to Asmara. The train travels a precipitous route which includes 20 tunnels and 65 bridges. |