Mt. Schilthorn tour Interlaken: Small group James Bond site

Cable cars, a cliff-edge walkway, and lunch at a summit restaurant that turns

A small-group tour from Interlaken to Schilthorn combines train and aerial cable car rides with two signature moments: the Thrill Walk, a steel structure clinging to rock with a glass floor and crawl-through tunnel, and Piz Gloria, the 1969 James Bond film location now home to a revolving restaurant and exhibition. The day includes a 20-minute walk through the traditional wooden-chalet village of Mürren before the return to Interlaken. An English-speaking Swiss guide leads the group throughout the 7-hour outing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Swiss Skyline tour from Interlaken

• Board train to Lauterbrunnen
• Change to local bus to Stechelberg
• Take aerial tramway to Birg station
• Enjoy panoramic terrace and Thrill Walk at Birg
• Arrive at Piz Gloria, visit James Bond exhibition
• Lunch at revolving restaurant with panoramic views
• Walk through Mürren village
• Return by local train to Interlaken

The experience

You start by boarding a local train from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen, a 25-minute ride that carries you into the valley floor. From there, a 10-minute bus ride takes you to Stechelberg, where the real ascent begins: two rides on the Luftseilbahn Stechelberg-Mürren-Schilthorn, an aerial tramway built in 1965 that climbs the mountainside in stages. The first cable car stops at Birg station, where a panoramic terrace opens onto the surrounding peaks. If you want the thrill, the Thrill Walk is here: a steel platform that clings to the rock face, swerves under the observation deck, and includes a crawl-through tunnel, a glass-bottomed section, and a rope grid. It is optional, but most travelers do it.

The second cable car takes you to Piz Gloria at the summit, where the panorama spans from the Titlis and Jungfrau across the Bernese Alps to the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest, with Mont Blanc just visible on a clear day. This is the location where the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service was shot in 1969. The revolving restaurant serves lunch with those views turning around you. The exhibition explores the film's connection to the site. You have time to eat and explore before descending to Mürren, a traditional Walser village perched at 1,638 meters and unreachable by road. A 20-minute walk carries you through the village past wooden chalets and meadows, and your guide points out the history and the details worth noticing. The local railway then carries you back down to Lauterbrunnen in 25 minutes, and from there the train returns you to Interlaken.

What’s included

• An English-speaking Swiss guide leads the group throughout.
• all train, bus, and cable car tickets are included so there are no additional transport costs.
• entry to the Thrill Walk and the James Bond exhibition at Piz Gloria are covered.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:15

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The small-group format keeps the party intimate while the guide shares details about the villages, the cable car engineering, and the James Bond history that you would miss traveling alone. This suits anyone arriving in Interlaken with a free afternoon or a first morning and wanting to reach the high peaks without renting a car or piecing together multiple ticket windows.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the whole tour take from Interlaken?

The tour runs 7 hours total, including all transport, stops, and the walk through Mürren. The cable car rides and the Thrill Walk take up the middle portion of the day, with lunch at Piz Gloria built into the schedule.

What is the Thrill Walk, and do I have to do it?

The Thrill Walk is an optional steel platform at Birg station that clings to the rock face and includes a crawl-through tunnel, a glass-bottomed section, and a rope grid. It is designed for a bit of adrenaline, but you can skip it and stay on the terrace if you prefer.

Is lunch included, and what are the options?

Lunch is taken at the revolving restaurant at Piz Gloria, and the restaurant offers various menus to choose from. You order and pay for your meal separately at the restaurant.

Can I visit Mürren on my own, or is it part of the guided tour?

Mürren is included in the tour itinerary with a 20-minute walk led by your guide, who shares information about the village's history and points out the wooden chalets and views. You have time to explore, and several restaurants and bars are open if you want to stop.

What is Piz Gloria, and why is it famous?

Piz Gloria is the summit location of Schilthorn, featured in the 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Today it holds a revolving restaurant, a terrace, and an exhibition dedicated to the film. The panoramic views span the Bernese Alps and reach toward the Vosges and Black Forest.

Do I need to be fit or have experience with heights to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, the altitude reaches 10,000 feet, so it is not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions. The cable cars do the climbing for you, and the Thrill Walk is optional.