The Schilthorn is the peak above Mürren and the summit most associated with James Bond, because the 1969 film On Her Majesty's Secret Service was shot at the revolving restaurant now called Piz Gloria. The mountain stands at 2,970 metres, and the cable car that reaches it runs in stages from Stechelberg in the Lauterbrunnen valley, through Gimmelwald and Mürren, to the intermediate station of Birg and then the summit. The first stage between Stechelberg and Mürren is billed as the steepest cableway in the world, at a gradient of 159.4 percent. At the top you get a 360-degree panorama, the Skyline View platform, a revolving restaurant and the Bond World exhibition. The view takes in the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau across the valley, and on a clear day a crowd of other peaks. At Birg, 2,677 metres up, the Skyline Walk and the Thrill Walk give you a glass and steel walkway over the drop.
The Schilthorn is one of the more reliable mountain trips in a November visit. A Swiss lift-closure calendar updated in September 2026 lists the Birg to Schilthorn cableway as running every day of the year, and the Schilthorn railway's own page shows the lower Stechelberg to Mürren section closed for maintenance only from 19 to 30 October 2026, so it is back in service now. The Mürren to Allmendhubel cog railway is closed from 19 October to 11 December.What you pay depends on where you start.
The return fare from Stechelberg is well over a hundred francs, and a shorter return from Mürren costs less. The operator lists a RailAway offer of half price on the Stechelberg to Schilthorn return when you arrive by public transport, shown for November, so check it when you buy. A Swiss Travel Pass or Jungfrau pass can reduce the price, and the Schilthorn brunch and the afternoon platter at Piz Gloria are sold as bundles with the ride. A shuttle bus runs via Mürren during maintenance periods.
The best plan is to travel up early, because clouds often build around the summit by afternoon, and to check the webcams first. Dress warmly, because the summit is far colder and windier than the valley, and wear shoes with grip if there is snow. Combine the day with a walk through the car-free village of Mürren, or a stop at Gimmelwald on the way down. Piz Gloria also suits a long lunch if the weather closes in, and the Bond exhibition gives bad-weather cover for film fans.
What to expect
The experience
A multi-stage cable car ride to a summit terminal with a revolving restaurant, a viewing platform and a James Bond exhibition, with a glass walkway at Birg.
Best time
Early on a clear day, before afternoon cloud builds, with the webcams checked first.
How long
Three to five hours from Mürren or Stechelberg, longer if you add Mürren and Gimmelwald.
Tips
Look for the public-transport discount listed for November, dress for a much colder summit and carry shoes with grip.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Film fans and anyone who wants a big alpine panorama without a long rail journey.
- Families
- Older children enjoy the Bond exhibition and the Thrill Walk; the altitude and cold suit them less than the valley.
- Couples
- Book a table at the revolving restaurant on a clear day and let the view turn around you.
- Pair with
- A walk through Mürren, Gimmelwald and the Lauterbrunnen valley.
- Time needed
- Half a day, or a full day with Mürren.
Good questions
Is the Schilthorn open in November?+
Yes. The Birg to Schilthorn cableway is listed as running every day of the year, and the lower Stechelberg to Mürren section reopened after its October maintenance. Winter skiing starts at weekends from 31 October and daily from 21 November.
What is the Schilthorn famous for?+
The 1969 James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service was shot at the summit restaurant, now called Piz Gloria. It sits at 2,970 metres with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Where does the cable car start?+
You can board at Stechelberg at the head of the Lauterbrunnen valley, or at Mürren. Stechelberg has a larger car park and the steepest first stage, and Mürren is car-free.
Is there a discount for public transport?+
The operator lists a half-price offer on the Stechelberg to Schilthorn return when you travel by public transport, shown for November. Check the current terms when you buy.
What should I wear?+
Dress for winter at the summit even if the valley is mild, with a warm layer, hat, gloves and shoes with grip. Sunglasses help in snow glare.
