The Schilthorn is a 2,970 m (9,744 ft) peak above Mürren in the Bernese Alps, best known for Piz Gloria, the revolving panorama restaurant at its summit. It earned worldwide fame as a filming location for the 1969 James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service,' and its highlight is the 360-degree panorama facing the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The large-scale cableway modernization begun in 2023 (Schilthornbahn 20XX) was completed in spring 2026 when the final new Funifor cable car opened on the Stechelberg–Mürren–Birg–Schilthorn line, so as of 2026 all summit facilities and the full route are fully operational. It makes an ideal half-day mountain excursion combining alpine scenery with Bond lore.
Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, which turns a full circle roughly every 45 minutes for a 360° alpine panorama as you dine
The summit Skyline Walk and viewing terrace facing the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
The Thrill Walk at the Birg mid-station, a steel walkway clinging to the cliff with glass-floor sections
The world's steepest cable car (Stechelberg–Mürren section), opened December 2024
Bond World 007 interactive exhibition and the film-location story
Good to know
SafetyThe summit sits at about 2,970 m and stays cold and windy even in midsummer. Bring a windproof layer and non-slip shoes, and check the official webcams for cloud cover before heading up to avoid a wasted trip.
SeasonThere is a scheduled maintenance shutdown each autumn. In 2026 the Stechelberg–Mürren section closes Oct 19–30 and the Mürren–Allmendhubel line closes longer, so confirm the latest timetable if visiting in that window.
RulesRound-trip fares depend on your starting point (Stechelberg costs more) and are heavily discounted with a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card. Don't miss the last downhill cable car (typically around 17:00), and always verify current fares and hours.
MannersBooking ahead is recommended for the revolving restaurant at peak times. Keep noise down inside the cable car, be considerate of others taking photos on the terrace, and carry out your litter.
CautionBuy tickets from the official site (schilthorn.ch) or authorized counters; some resale sites add a markup. In Interlaken, at stations, and in crowded cable cars, keep your bag in front to guard against pickpockets.
SafetyMountain weather changes fast, and on overcast days the summit view can be swallowed by cloud. Favor a clear morning slot, and let children and older travelers take the altitude change gently.
Practical info
From the Stechelberg valley station you ride the world's steepest cable car up to Mürren, then continue via Birg to the Schilthorn summit (about 30 minutes); Mürren is also reachable from Lauterbrunnen by mountain train and funicular. It operates year-round, generally every 20 minutes between roughly 09:00 and 17:00, but confirm exact hours, fares, and any maintenance closures on the official site.
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