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Mountain · Lauterbrunnen, Berna
Schilthorn
Summit at 2,970 m above Mürren, with the rotating restaurant Piz Gloria, used as a location for a 1969 James Bond film. At the intermediate station Birg are the Thrill Walk and the Skyline platform.
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About Schilthorn
The Schilthorn rises to 2,970 m and is located to the west of the Lauterbrunnen valley. At the top, the Piz Gloria building houses a restaurant that rotates 360 degrees in about 45 minutes. The site was a location for 007 – On Her Majesty's Secret Service, the 1969 film, and an interactive exhibition tells the story of the filming.
The cable car departs from Stechelberg at the valley floor and climbs via Mürren and the Birg station to the summit. The stretch from Stechelberg to Mürren has cabins with a 159.4% incline. Gimmelwald, a village on the route, is also served by the cable car.
At Birg, at 2,677 m, the Thrill Walk is a roughly 200 m metal-and-glass walkway attached to the cliff, featuring a glass-floor section, a rope bridge and a net tunnel to crawl through. Next to it is the Skyline platform overlooking the void.
The cable car operates year-round, with short maintenance pauses in spring and autumn; check operations before you go up. From the summit terrace, on a clear day, you can see the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From half a day to a full day, from Lauterbrunnen.
Best time
Early in the day, when the sky is usually clearer. From December to March the mountain receives skiers, and in the European summer the Birg and Mürren trails remain open.
How to get there
Bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg and cable car to the summit, via Mürren and Birg. Those in Mürren board in the village itself.
Tip
Watch the live webcams before buying tickets. Do the Thrill Walk on the way down, stopping at Birg, and take a jacket and gloves even in summer.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Schilthorn
What is the altitude of the Schilthorn?
2,970 m. The Birg station is at 2,677 m.
Which James Bond film was filmed at the Schilthorn?
007 – On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969).
What is the Thrill Walk?
A walkway of about 200 m attached to the cliff at Birg, with a glass floor, a rope bridge and a net tunnel.
How to ascend the Schilthorn?
By cable car from Stechelberg, via Mürren and Birg; check the operating status before going up, especially in spring and autumn.
Does the Piz Gloria restaurant rotate?
Yes, it completes a full rotation in about 45 minutes.