Schilthorn – 360° Alpine panorama

Highlights Bernes Oberland

On our luxury travel packages (EXPRESS, GOLDEN and DIAMANT), you can choose between the Jungfraujoch or the Schilthorn. The Schilthorn offers a 360-degree panorama with views of the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and over 200 other peaks. The revolving restaurant “Piz Gloria” is known from the James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The Schilthorn is easily accessible by cable car from the mountain village of Mürren.

Our tip: “Thrill Walk” in Birg for adventurers: this rocky walkway leads along the vertical rock faces below the Birg middle station and offers thrills and spectacular views. Less crowded than the Schilthorn itself, the Thrill Walk is an unforgettable experience for adventure-seekers.

Piz Gloria: enjoy the view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

The Schilthorn, standing at an elevation of 2,970 meters is well known for its observation deck offering a 360 degree view. The iconic revolving restaurant “Piz Gloria” provides vistas of peaks, like the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau along with, over 200 other mountain peaks. To reach the Schilthorn from the mountain village of Mürren visitors can hop on the cable car. Notably the James Bond 007 movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was filmed on the Schilthorn back in 1969.

Piz Gloria" revolving restaurant on the Schilthorn

Schilthorn with Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

Schilthorn und James Bond 007

The Schilthorn became famous thanks to the 1969 James Bond film “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. The revolving restaurant on the summit, which turns on its own axis once every 45 minutes, was given the name “Piz Gloria” by the film.

The most impressive 360° panorama in the Alps

At the worlds 360° dining spot, Piz Gloria guests can savor the vista of the UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the magnificent summits of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau alongside more, than 200 additional mountain peaks. When the weather is clear one can even catch a glimpse of the Mont Blanc range and the lush Black Forest in the distance.

360°-RESTAURANT PIZ GLORIA

Schilthorn, Piz Gloria

Schilthorn, revolving restaurant Piz Gloria

At the Piz Gloria restaurant diners can savor a lunch, like the 007 burger as they witness the stunning mountain scenery revolving quietly around them. The restaurant turns around its axis for 45 minutes showcasing the beauty of the entire Alpine region.

SPY WORLD

Explore the thrilling Spy World inspired by the James Bond movie “On Her Majestys Secret Service” starring George Lazenby. During the tour guests will be fully immersed in the films world uncover fascinating, behind the scenes insights, peruse the script and even test their spy skills a la James Bond. Whether its nailing a precise hat toss in Miss Moneypennys office or experiencing a pumping ride all the iconic moments are there to be enjoyed. Additionally don’t miss out on the chance to step into a helicopter simulator housed within the body of a retired Air Glaciers Alouette III helicopter that made its journey, to the Schilthorn peak – offering unforgettable BOND experiences.

WALK OF FAME

Schilthorn, view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

Schilthorn, view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau

I have used the above tagline and the Schilthorn TOP Club has; yet again, yet another splendid trace created by a representative of the agent 007 – James Bond of her Majesty’s Secret Service leaving another stylish mark at the location. This is the place that famous as the world’s first walk of fame and it is designated specifically only to actors and those who is connected with film.

But do not worry, they are not alone in Schilthorn and fans of the movie James Bond can also met its other stars! Each personality is immortalized in a special way: It is also important to note that an information plaque is equal to a photograph of a person or the work of art with the person’s signature, a hand print in steel of an individual with the person’s phraseology.

These plaques dictate the additional ‘‘Walk of Fame’’ on the top of the Schilthorn rock; one can name these dedications quite concrete evidence of the famous James Bond motion picture.

Video The Schilthorn high above Mürren

The Schilthorn is a mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland that reaches an altitude of 2,970 meters. It is known for its breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding peaks such as the Eiger 3,970 m, Mönch 4,107 m and Jungfrau 4,158 m. The “Piz Gloria” summit restaurant rotates all the way around in 45 minutes so that you can marvel at the white peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Das Schilthorn hoch über Mürren

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Video SCHILTHORN SWITZERLAND Complete Guide | Birg Thrill Walk & Piz Gloria | Near Interlaken Switzerland

If you’re searching for an epic day in the Swiss Alps, then the Schilthorn is for you! Channel your inner James Bond with an incredible brunch buffet, spy museum, and photo ops with hundreds of alpine peaks.

Visiting the Schilthorn is one of the most popular things to do in Switzerland — right up there with Jungfraujoch, Lauterbrunnen Valley, Interlaken, and Grindelwald!

So if you’re visiting the Bernese Oberland, here’s a complete guide to the Schilthorn!

SCHILTHORN SWITZERLAND Complete Guide | Birg Thrill Walk & Piz Gloria | Near Interlaken Switzerland

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