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Max. altitude: 2970 m (9744 ft)What is the Schilthorn? 
The Schilthorn, also called "Piz Gloria", can be reached by cable car from Mürren above the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
At the top, you'll have an amazing view of the Bernese Alps from the platform and the rotating restaurant. There's a James Bond exhibition too. Mid-station Birg offers a suspended viewing platform and the exciting Thrill Walk.
The cableway ride is an attraction in itself: deep ravines are crossed and the view is stunning all the way up.
➤ Schilthorn tickets, prices, and boarding passes explained
Schilthorn prices 2025: overview for return tickets Stechelberg-Mürren-Schilthorn
| View more prices and discounts | Price | Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| View Berner Oberland Pass prices (swissrailways.com) | CHF 0 | ticket with Berner Oberland Pass |
| View ticket prices and discounts (swissrailways.com) | CHF 42.80 | ticket with Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Travel Pass Flex |
| View ticket prices and discounts (swissrailways.com) | CHF 54 | ticket with Swiss Half Fare Card |
| View Jungfrau Travel Pass prices (swissrailways.com) | CHF 87.80 | ticket with Jungfrau Travel Pass (or CHF 64.20 if you travel to Mürren via Grütschalp: details below table) |
| View ticket prices and discounts (swissrailways.com) | CHF 108 | normal ticket without rail pass discounts |
Schilthorn price without rail pass discounts
A normal return ticket Stechelberg-Schilthorn costs CHF 108, a normal return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn costs CHF 85.60.
Schilthorn prices with rail pass discounts
- The Berner Oberland Pass gets you a free trip to Schilthorn from 2025.
- With a Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Travel Pass Flex, you only need a discounted return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn at CHF 42.80. The ride to Mürren is free.
- A Swiss Half Fare Card allows you to buy a return ticket Stechelberg-Schilthorn at CHF 54, and a return ticket Mürren-Schilthorn at CHF 42.80.
- The Jungfrau Travel Pass allows free travel to Mürren, but only if you get there via Grütschalp and not if you travel via Stechelberg. A discount of 25% applies to the cableway stretch Mürren-Schilthorn. This discount is offered by the Schilthorn company and is not visible on the official Jungfrau Travel Pass validity map. In all, a return trip via Grütschalp and Mürren costs CHF 64.20. If you travel up and down via Stechelberg, you'll have to get an additional full-fare return ticket Stechelberg-Mürren at CHF 23.60, bringing the total costs to CHF 87.80.
I've listed a detailed overview of all rail pass discounts here.
Where to buy your tickets
Tickets to Schilthorn can be bought online, which saves time during your excursion. Alternatively, tickets are for sale at the cable car stations.
➤ Cheaper Schilthorn tickets with your rail pass
| Pass | Discount |
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| Berner Oberland Pass | Free:
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| Day Pass | Discount 50%:
Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): free. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): free. |
| Eurail Global Pass | Discount 25%:
Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. |
| Interrail Switzerland Pass | Discount 25%:
Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. |
| Jungfrau Hiking and Sledging Pass | Discount 50%:
Discount only applies to 3- to 7-day passes. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): free. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): free. |
| Jungfrau Travel Pass | Free:
Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): no discount. Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): no discount. Mürren to Schilthorn (cableway): 25% discount. This discount is offered separately by the Schilthorn cableway company: see https://schilthorn.ch/en/Infos/cmsfiles/Tarif-Flyer_2025_1.pdf. It's not visible on the official Jungfrau Travel Pass validity map. |
| Saver Day Pass | No discount:
Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): free. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): free. |
| Swiss Half Fare Card | Discount 50%:
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| Swiss Travel Pass | Discount 50%:
Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): free. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): free. |
| Swiss Travel Pass Flex | Discount 50%:
Stechelberg to Mürren (cableway): free. Lauterbrunnen to Mürren (cableway + train): free. Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg (bus): free. |
How to reach Schilthorn: directions and map
The Schilthorn can be reached by cable car from Mürren only. There are 2 routes to Mürren.
How to travel to Mürren: the 2 options
All cable cars to the Schilthorn depart from the town of Mürren. There are 2 very scenic ways to get from Lauterbrunnen (down in the valley) to Mürren:
- Take a bus to Stechelberg in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Change for the cable car to Mürren.
- Take the cable car to Grütschalp, then change for the train to Mürren.
Learn all the details in my travel guide Lauterbrunnen-Mürren.
How to get from Mürren to Schilthorn
In Mürren, you'll first board a large cabin to mid-station Birg. At Birg, you'll switch to another cabin for the last section up to the top station.
Traveling times from Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, and Mürren
This is how long it takes to reach Schilthorn, depending on the route you pick:
- from Interlaken Ost: 1h20 to 1h50
- from Lauterbrunnen: 1h00 1h15
- from Mürren: 0h15 minutes
Operation dates, schedules and timetable 2025
Schilthorn cable car - 2025 operation dates 2025
Up to 14 March 2025, you can reach Mürren and Birg, but the last section to Schilthorn is closed.
This closure is caused by preparations for new cable cars. For up-to-date information, check the general timetable for your travel date, and the Schilthorn 20XX project planning through the link here.
From 15 March 2025 onward, the new cable cars on the route section Birg-Schilthorn operate and the top is accessible year-round.
Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp-Mürren - 2025 operation dates
Services on the route Lauterbrunnen-Grütschalp-Mürren are available daily, except for the below maintenance breaks:
- 22 April - 2 May 2025
- 27 October - 9 November 2025
You can use the bus to Stechelberg instead.
Planning your trip in the timetable
The links here will get you to the Schilthorn timetable. It's also possible to plan your trip in the general Swiss timetable. These names are used:
- "Schilthorn" for the top destination
- "Mürren (Schilthornbahn)" for the cable car station in Mürren
- "Interlaken Ost", "Interlaken West" and "Lauterbrunnen" for the main rail stations
- "Lauterbrunnen (Seilbahn)" for the valley station of the cable car to Grütschalp
- "Grütschalp" for the top station of the cable car from Lauterbrunnen
- "Mürren BLM" for the station in Mürren at which the train from Grütschalp arrives
- "Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn" for the bus stop close to the cable car valley station
- "Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn)" for the cable car valley station
- "Gimmelwald (Schilthornbahn)" for the mid-station between Stechelberg and Mürren
- "Birg (Schilthornbahn)" for the mid-station between Mürren and Schilthorn
Best months for a visit to Schilthorn
An excursion to Schilthorn is great all year all year. Details:
- Late December, January, and February are suitable for a winter visit. There will be snow on the mountain peaks surrounding the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and possibly down in the valley too.
- April to September are best for a summer-like visit. This is when all travel routes to Mürren and the Schilthorn are available, so you can make a varied round trip. You'll see beautiful contrasts between the green valleys and the snow-capped mountains. The amount of snow on the peaks is usually best in spring: April to June.
- Late September and early October are the autumn season. With some luck, you'll see the onset of autumn colors down in the valley.
A few personal notes:
- To me, July and August are slightly less attractive as it can get pretty busy in the cable cars and at the top.
- March and November are transition months seasonal-wise. The valleys may look a bit dull compared to other months. But: it's usually quieter at the top than in other months, and under normal circumstances, there's plenty of snow on the peaks for a true winter experience.
Schilthorn weather forecast and tips
Temperature and clothing
The Schilthorn is at high altitude, which means it's much colder than down in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. I always prepare for this with additional layers of clothes, a shawl, a hat, and gloves. Solid shoes are recommended if you plan to leave the observation platform or enjoy the Thrill Walk at Birg.
What if it's cloudy?
Schilthorn is all about the beautiful views of the Jungfrau Region, so it's not worth going up if the top is covered by clouds. My tips:
- Check forecasts shortly before leaving: the conditions can change quickly.
- Consult webcams displaying live views from the top too. I've experienced clouds and fog in the valley, but simultaneously brilliant blue skies at the top! This especially occurs in autumn.
- Clouds at higher altitudes don't necessarily block your views. If there's no thick cloud cover, you may see the mountain peaks between the clouds: a splendid view.
What to see and do at the Schilthorn and at mid-station Birg
The main activities at the top
The viewing platform and the rotating restaurant allow you to enjoy the 360°C-mountain panorama. There is an interactive exhibition “Bond World” at the top. The “Bond Cinema” shows movie scenes from a 12 m-wide screen.
What to see and do in winter
The wintry views from Schilthorn are amazing: you’ll see the snow-covered peaks of the Bernese Alps all around. In addition, the area between Mürren and Schilthorn is one of the main skiing areas of the Jungfrau Region. Experienced skiers can use the challenging slopes near the top. A snowpark and a very steep run with an 88-degree incline can be found here.
Sledding, winter hiking trails, and beginner runs are available near Mürren. Read more about winter in the Mürren area here.
What to expect at mid-station Birg
What’s the Skyline View like?
You can enjoy the views from a terrace that partly hangs over a precipice: the “Skyline View”. The Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau dominate the panorama. Their names and altitudes are displayed on the platform’s glass balustrade. You’ll see many other peaks as well, and the steep slopes down to Mürren and the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
What’s the Thrill Walk like?
The Thrill Walk is a steel path pinned to the vertical rocks. You’ll descend onto it via several stairs from the viewing platform at Birg. It’s thrilling indeed! The path consists of steel grids from which you can peek down into the depths. There are transparent glass sections, a balancing rope and a tunnel you can crawl through as well.
What more can I experience at Birg?
This is what else to expect:
- There’s a bistro to have a drink or lunch combined with alpine views.
- In a short downhill hike, you’ll reach the Grauseeli, a small lake reflecting the mountain tops.
- In winter, many skiers and snowboarders use the slopes surrounding the mid-station.
How to combine Schilthorn with other activities
These are good activities to do on the same day as your Schilthorn visit:
- the hike between Grütschalp and Mürren
- the hike between Lauterbrunnen and Stechelberg
- the Trümmelbach Falls near Stechelberg
- Wengen and the Männlichen
- Kleine Scheidegg
I feel that visiting both Schilthorn and Jungfraujoch in one day is a bit much. But it’s doable if you plan well and set off early.
New cable cars: the “Schilthorn 20XX” project
What the new cable car route will be like
Between 2022 and 2026, a new cable car connection between Stechelberg, Mürren, Birg, and Schilthorn is being built. By the time it’s finished, these will be the main changes:
- There’s a new direct cable car between Mürren and Stechelberg from December 2024. A change in Gimmelwald is no longer required, although this route remains available too. The new direct ride is the steepest cable car route in the world, with a maximum incline of over 159%.
- The overall travel time between Stechelberg and Mürren is reduced from 32 minutes to approximately 24 minutes.
- Schilthorn is accessible year-round.
- Between Mürren, Birg and Schilthorn, new “Funifor” cable cars operate. They feature large windows that can be partially opened to take unobstructed pictures. The capacity is increased to about 100 passengers per cabin. Each cabin is attached to two haul ropes, instead of one. This construction is more stable in (strong) wind.
- It’s easier to transport luggage on the cable cars between Stechelberg and Mürren. You can check in your luggage at the valley station, and pick it up at the cable car station in Mürren. For an additional fee, you can have it delivered directly to your hotel or holiday home in Mürren.
Extra closures and impact on your visit
Additional closures of the current cable cars are kept to a minimum during the construction phase, but some are inevitable. Find all info in my operation dates section.
This project may affect your overall Schilthorn experience in 2025 and a part of 2026. You’ll no doubt see the construction works while traveling up. Even once new cable cars operate on all three sections of the route, there’s still a lot of work left: removing old routes, getting the new cable cars up and running on two parallel sides of each section, et cetera.
Schilthorn FAQ
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Why is Schilthorn called “the James Bond” mountain?
In 1969, the Schilthorn was featured in the James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”. It was the hideout of Bond’s enemy Blofeld, and the place was called Piz Gloria for that occasion. That’s still a name being used for the Schilthorn today.
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Is Schilthorn worth visiting?
Yes, Schilthorn is a top destination. The reasons are the thrilling cable car ride, the varied round trip you can make via Grütschalp and Stechelberg, the mountain panorama over the Bernese Alps, the unique revolving restaurant, and the activities at Birg.
An excursion to Schilthorn isn’t cheap. But you can get significant discounts with your rail pass. And it’s more affordable than a trip to Jungfraujoch. This is why some travelers prefer Schilthorn as a cheaper alternative.
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How long does a trip to Schilthorn take?
Allow at least an hour to visit the top of the Schilthorn. This does not include the time to get there. Depending on where you start your journey and how long you spend at Birg and in Mürren, an excursion to Schilthorn takes a couple of hours to half a day.
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Is altitude sickness a problem?
The Schilthorn is 2970 m high. Anyone can suffer from (light) altitude sickness from about 2000 m. It often helps to take things slow and sit down for a while. Special precautions apply to children under 2 years old, as well as people who are pregnant or in poor health: before visiting areas over 2500 m, you’d better consult your doctor. In most cases, staying at such altitudes for just a few hours is no problem.
➤ Where to buy Schilthorn tickets: trusted webshops
Promotions
- www.schilthornbahn20xx.ch: the new Schilthorn cable cars
Schedules
- www.schilthorn.ch: Schilthorn timetable
Prices
- www.swissrailways.com: Schilthorn tickets in the official SBB tourism webshop
- www.schilthorn.ch: Schilthorn ticket prices
Itineraries that include the Jungfrau Region
Best of the Alps
Travel guides for the Jungfrau Region
Lauterbrunnen to Mürren
Hike Grütschalp-Mürren
Hike Lauterbrunnen-Stechelberg
Männlichen
Schynige Platte
Jungfraujoch
Mürren
