Bond World & Swiss Skyline
At 2,970m above sea level, Schilthorn will give you vast views of the Alps with the Jungfrau, Monch, Eiger trio out in the distance. On a clear day, you can see for miles and miles of continuous peaks.
The Schilthorn became famous as a location for the 1969 James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The revolving restaurant at the summit, which rotates around its own axis once every 45 minutes, owes its current name Piz Gloria to the film production. Visitors can follow in James Bond’s footsteps in the interactive Bond World exhibition or on the 007 Walk of Fame.
We visited on a clear, sunny and warm day, and once at the top we were greeted with breathtaking views of the 3 major peaks Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. Just remember that you will be high in altitude and the temperature can be colder even in summer so make sure to bring a jacket. Just walk around and take a seat to admire to fantastic panorama.
You can enjoy brunch or just a drink (vodka martini, shaken not stirred) at the bar in the revolving restaurant, 007 style!
Be careful if you are afraid of heights, there are a couple of places where you can walk on clear plexiglass instead of the metal catwalks, to see the mountain spilling out below. On the Schilthorn Ridge, far from the summit hustle and bustle, three spacious loungers invite you to linger. With spellbinding mountain and lake views stretching to the horizon.
The Skyline Walk at the Birg middle station lets you stare into the abyss below. As if that’s still not enough excitement, we took the Thrill Walk. The Birg Thrill Walk takes you along a 200 metre pathway which clings to the cliff face – and even passes under the cableway! There are also a few heart racing obstacles along the way such as walking over a tightrope or crawling through a clear tube, which was fun!
Travel
Berner Oberland regional pass, which allowed us to change and interchange between the different mode of transport without any hassles or delays.
We paid half fare for the Schilthornbahn from Mürren to Schilthorn. CHF 41.30 p/p (USD 44.70)
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This is our itinerary to get to Schilthorn.
- Cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp
- Narrow gauge train to Mürren BLM
- Cable car Mürren (click here) to Schilthorn, switch in Birg for another cable car. The cable car station in Mürren is on the other end of the village, about 15 mins walk from the train station.
Luterbrunnen / Stechelberg – Gimmelwald – Mürren – Birg – Schilthorn
You can get on at any of these locations and ride the cable car the remaining way to the top.
Cable cars leave every 30 minutes, starting at 7:25 am in Stechelberg. The final departure from Stechelberg is at 3:55 pm. The last cable car down from Schilthorn is at 4:25 pm. Here is the link to the timetable.
Below is a map of Schilthorn, Birg, Mürren, Gimmelwald, and the Lauterbrunnen Valley, with the cable cars from Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg to Schilthorn.
Listed below are the routes to Schilthorn from the top destinations in the Bernese Oberland. Simply find your starting town and follow the suggestions on how to get to Schilthorn.
Mürren Get on the cable car at Mürren. It takes 17 minutes to get to Schilthorn, with a quick transfer in Birg.
Total Time: 17 minutes Cost: 85.60 CHF round trip Tip: When you arrive by cable car into a station, the next cable car will also be arriving at the same time. You will not have to wait to get onto the next cable car, unless there is a very long line.
Gimmelwald Take the cable car to Mürren (5 minutes), transfer to the cable car to Birg, then transfer to the final cable car to Schilthorn.
Total Time: 27 minutes Cost: CHF 85.60
Stechelberg From Stechelberg, you will ride 4 cable cars to get to Schilthorn. Take the cable car to Gimmelwald (5 minutes), transfer to the cable car to Mürren, transfer to the cable car to Birg, and finally, take the cable car to Schilthorn.
Total Time: 32 minutes Cost: CHF 108 round trip
There are two ways to get to Schilthorn from Lauterbrunnen: via Grutschalp or via Stechelberg.
Via Grutschalp Ride the cable car to Grutschalp. In Grutschalp, take the train to Mürren.
Time: 23 minutes total to get to Mürren from Lauterbrunnen.
Cost: CHF 22.40 round trip Tip: Sit on the left side of the train for the best views
Once in Mürren, it is a 10-minute walk to the cable car station. From Mürren, take the cable car to Birg and then continue on to Schilthorn.
Total Time: 50 minutes plus additional time waiting for the cable car in Mürren
Cost: CHF 108 round trip
Via Stechelberg From Lauterbrunnen, ride bus 141 to Stechelberg.
Time: 18-20 minutes to get to Stechelberg by bus.
Costs: Approx. CHF 3
Once in Stechelberg, ride the series of cable cars to Schilthorn.
Total Time: 50 minutes, plus additional time waiting for the cable car in Stechelberg.
Cost: CHF 111
Loop Route: From Lauterbrunnen, make this a loop by travelling up to Schilthorn via Grutschalp and return to Lauterbrunnen via Stechelberg.
Cost: CHF 108 round trip
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