Schilthorn & Lauterbrunnen Bus Tour: James Bond's Piz Gloria

The revolving restaurant at Piz Gloria still sits where Blofeld's lair stood in the 1969 Bond film.

A 12-hour scenic bus tour from Zurich through the Bernese Oberland, with a glass-roof panoramic bus, cable car ascent to Schilthorn at 2,970 meters, and stops in Lucerne, Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen. The tour includes entry to Bond World (the interactive exhibition at Piz Gloria), the Skyline Walk suspended platform, and free time to explore Lauterbrunnen's 72 waterfalls and Interlaken's Höheweg promenade. The cable car to Schilthorn is weather-dependent and may close for safety; if it does, a partial refund applies for that portion only, while transport remains non-refundable.

Step-by-step itinerary

SkyGlass Bus Tour to Lauterbrunnen and Schilthorn

• Meet guide and board panoramic bus
• Stop in Lucerne and Interlaken
• Ascend to Schilthorn summit
• Explore Piz Gloria and skyline platform
• Visit Bond World exhibition
• Free time in Lauterbrunnen village
• Free time in Interlaken village
• Return bus ride to Zurich

The Experience

The day starts with a pickup in Zurich and a scenic ride through central Switzerland aboard a glass-roof bus—the panoramic ceiling means you watch the landscape unfold overhead as well as ahead. Short stops in Lucerne and Interlaken collect other passengers before the route climbs into the Bernese Oberland, heading toward the Schilthorn. The cable car ascent takes you to 2,970 meters, where Piz Gloria sits ringed by nearly 200 alpine peaks: the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau dominate the circular view, and on clear days you can see Lake Thun to the north and the Jura chain beyond.

At the summit, Bond World immerses you in seven key scenes from "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," the 1969 film shot here between October 1968 and May 1969. You see the original script, learn anecdotes from the shoot, and can try out feats à la 007—including a bobsleigh descent simulator and a helicopter flight simulator in an original Air Glaciers cabin. The Skyline Walk is a suspended platform built over the cliff edge, offering an unobstructed 360° panorama. A Walk of Fame honors cast members and contributors along a scenic mountain path.

The descent brings you to Lauterbrunnen, a valley floor surrounded by towering cliffs and 72 cascading waterfalls, including the famous Staubbach Falls. Free time here lets you walk the peaceful village and its traditional chalets. The tour ends with free time in Interlaken, where you can stroll the Höheweg promenade and watch paragliders drift above the valley before the bus returns you to Zurich. The entire day runs 12 hours from departure to return.

What’s included

• The tour includes the glass-roof panoramic bus with a live guide in English.
• cable car ascent to Schilthorn.
• entry to Bond World exhibition.
• access to the Skyline Walk.
• free time in Lauterbrunnen village.
• and free time in Interlaken.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Swisstours Transport

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're based in Zurich and want to experience the Bernese Oberland peaks, Schilthorn's 360° views, and the Bond film location all in one day without splitting your time across multiple outings.

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Top questions

How many waterfalls does Lauterbrunnen actually have?

Lauterbrunnen has 72 cascading waterfalls in the valley, including Staubbach Falls, which you can see while walking through the village during the free time built into the tour.

What exactly is Bond World at Piz Gloria?

Bond World is an interactive exhibition at the summit dedicated to "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," the 1969 film shot at Schilthorn. It immerses you in seven key scenes from the filming, displays the original script, and includes simulator experiences—a bobsleigh descent and a helicopter flight in an original Air Glaciers cabin.

Is the Skyline Walk safe if I'm afraid of heights?

The Skyline Walk is a suspended platform built over the cliff edge with a 360° alpine panorama, so it is exposed. It is not a closed walkway, and the exposure is part of the experience; if heights make you very uncomfortable, you may prefer to explore other areas at Piz Gloria instead.

What happens if the cable car to Schilthorn closes due to weather?

The cable car ascent is weather-dependent and may close for safety reasons. If it does, the itinerary may be adjusted or partially modified, and a partial refund applies for the Schilthorn experience only; transport services remain non-refundable.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Food and drinks are not included; you will need to bring your own or purchase meals during the free time stops in Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken.