Heinrich Harrer books in order
Austrian mountaineer and author
- Lived
- 1912–2006
- Country
- Austria
- Books
- 5
Heinrich Harrer published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books, beginning with Seven Years in Tibet (1952).
Updated September 2026
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Seven Years in Tibet
Heinrich Harrer's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Seven Years in Tibet (1952)
The White Spider (1958)
Non-fiction in order
I Come from the Stone Age (1964)
Return to Tibet (1983)
Lost Lhasa (1992)
Film and TV adaptations
- Seven Years in Tibet (1997)Film · from Seven Years in Tibet
About Heinrich Harrer
Heinrich Harrer was an Austrian mountaineer, explorer, writer, sportsman, geographer, and an SS sergeant. He was a member of the four-man climbing team that made the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the "last problem" of the Alps, in July 1938. Harrer and the team flew the Nazi flag atop the mountain. Harrer had joined the Nazi Party shortly after the annexation of Austria in March 1938, and was personally received by Hitler after the climb. A year later in 1939, he and the climbing team went on an expedition to the Indian Himalayas, where they were arrested by British colonial authorities due to the outbreak of World War II. He eventually escaped to Tibet, staying there until 1951. He is the author of two autobiographical books, Seven Years in Tibet (1952) and The White Spider (1959).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Heinrich Harrer FAQ
- How many books has Heinrich Harrer written?
- Heinrich Harrer published 2 novels and 3 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Heinrich Harrer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Seven Years in Tibet.
- What is Heinrich Harrer's last book?
- Lost Lhasa (1992).
- What is Heinrich Harrer's most famous book?
- Seven Years in Tibet (1952) is Heinrich Harrer's most widely read book.
- Which Heinrich Harrer books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Seven Years in Tibet (film, 1997).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.