In my opinion, theJungfraujoch is not the only Must-visit in the Jungfrau region The Schilthorn is another action-packed mountain that is equally breath-taking and magnificent, and psst...at a much more affordable price!
With an impressive height of 2970 meters above sea level, did you know that the Schilthorn is also famous for being the filming location of the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service?
Here are the key things to do when you are visiting Schilthorn:
Dine at the 360°-Restaurant Piz Gloria: Enjoy the gigantic mountain panorama while enjoying a delicious menu in this revolving restaurant, which rotates on its own axis in just 45 minutes! Highlights include the lavish James Bond brunch, which is served daily until 2 pm, and the specially branded 007 burger. Reservations advised, book here.
Spy world: Visitors can dive straight into the action in Spy World, the interactive exhibition dedicated to the James Bond "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" movie, which features 7 key scenes and plenty of film-related trivia.
James Bond 007 Walk of Fame: Given its association with the James Bond film, the Schilthorn features a James Bond 007 Walk of Fame, celebrating the movie and its connection to the location.
Skyline Walk: Built as an extension of the spacious sun terrace, the observation deck is suspended over the vertical abyss.
Thrill Walk: Not for the faint-hearted! Featuring a crawl-through tunnel, glass-bottomed floor, rope and cattle grid, the Thrill Walk is an adrenaline-pumping cliffside walkway, offering you a thrilling perspective of the mountain landscapes!
How to get to the Schilthorn:
From Interlaken, take the regional train to Lauterbrunnen, then hop on the local bus 141 towards Stechelberg. from there, transfer by cablecar to reach the Schilthorn. There are three stops between Stechelberg and the Schilthorn - Gimmelwald, Mürren and Birg.
Tickets to the Schilthorn:
Full-fare: 108CHF
For Swiss Travel Pass/ Berner Oberland Pass holders: 42.80CHF (From Stechelberg to Schilthorn, since your journey from Mürren up to Stechelberg is covered by your passes)
For Half-fare card holders: 54 CHF
