About Schilthorn

The Schilthorn is a 9,744-foot peak in the Swiss Alps overlooking Lauterbrunnen and the village of Mürren. It is the highest mountain north of the Sefinenfurge Pass. It is human nature to want to ascent the highest mountains, but the Schilthorn was an engineering challenge. The cable-car finally made this mountain a possibility. The Schilthorn boasts the world’s longest aerial cableway, built by Ernst Feuz, who also built the world’s first revolving restaurant at a 9,000-foot altitude. If that sounds familiar, it is for good reason. The Piz Gloria was featured in the 1969 James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. Be transported to the world of Agent 007 at Bond World for a peek behind the scenes of the movie. Take the 007 Walk of Fame to follow in the footsteps of the cast and crew. Feel like being a secret agent with all the thrills that go along with it? Take the Thrill Walk down the vertical rock walls along a 600-foot cliff pathway. But please, no daring dos! It’s far better to go on a sledge safari and take the toboggan for a run down the Apollo back to the valley below.

Must See

  • The top of the Schilthorn.
  • Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau. 
  • Brig.
  • Skyline Snowpark.
  • The James Bond Museum.

How to reach

From the town of Mürren, all the cable cars arrive at Schilthorn.
From Lauterbrunnen take the cable car to Grütschalp and from there take the narrow gauge train to Mürren. The cable car station to Schilthorn can be found on the other end of the village, about 15 minutes on foot. You'll board the cable car and switch to another one in Birg. Then you will reach the summit of the Schilthorn.
 

Tips

  • Book ticket online to avoid long queue.
  • Tickets are also available at the cable car stations in Stechelberg and Mürren.
  • One can get a discount or free travelling with an appropriate rail pass.
  • After booking, one can print the train ticket at any time or add it to your wallet as a mobile ticket.
  • It is recommended to stop in Mürren.
  • Check the weather forecast before setting out.
  • One can do the James Bond walk or sit on the edge of the mountain. 
  • Try a meal in the rotating restaurant or you can buy a meal or a snack on the observation deck.
  • Make sure you have in your backpack a protective sunscreen, sunglasses, rainwear, and drinking water.
  • Walking shoes or mountain boots with a good sole are recommended for most routes.
  • Check the weather forecast before setting out.
  • Be sure to explore the mid-station Brigg as well. 
  • To prevent altitude sickness, keep a medicinal kit with you.

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.

Monday:           Open 24 hours.

Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.

Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.

Thursday:         Open 24 hours.

Friday:              Open 24 hours.

Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults  - 105.00 CHF
Children (6 - 15 years)  - 52.50 CHF
Swiss Travel Pass - 0.00

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds -3.17°C

 

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