Schilthorn Cable Car Ticket | Switzerland
- Experience the thrill of riding the world’s steepest cable car with a jaw-dropping 159.4% gradient
- Step into James Bond’s world at the legendary On Her Majesty’s Secret Service filming location
- Marvel at panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau from the Schilthorn summit and Piz Gloria sky deck
- Savor a meal in the world’s first revolving restaurant, completing a breathtaking 360° view every 45 minutes
- Enjoy this unforgettable alpine adventure any day of the year, open 365 days
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Natural scenery | Mountains |
| Tour types | None |
| Additional service & facility | Barrier free, Fast Track |
Product Info
From Stechelberg or Mürren, take the cable car and float up to the summit of the Schilthorn via Birg station. You'll love the revolving restaurant and the nostalgic attractions on the Schilthorn.
- Railway route -
- Valley station: Stechelberg or Mürren
- intermediate stop: Birg
- mountain station: Schilthorn
- Practical information -
- Children travel free with the Children's Co-travelcard and can board directly without buying or exchanging a ticket at the ticket counter.
- Dogs travel free on the train
- all facilities are suitable for dogs, baby carriages and wheelchairs
- Schilthorn Brunch Buffet Menu -
Your Schilthorn brunch is a true feast of culinary delights. The fresh selection is offered à discretion and includes both hot and cold dishes.
- Beverage Selection
Coffee / Tea, Cold & Warm Milk (also lactose-free & soy milk), Caotina Original, Blanc, Noir, Ovomaltine, Prosecco, Rimuss
- Breakfast Buffet (8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Orange juice, multivitamin juice, cloudy apple juice. Yogurt: natural, apricot, berries. Birchermüesli and fresh fruit salad, various cereals, boiled eggs (self-service), scrambled eggs, bacon, rösti, chipolata, white beans in tomato sauce, pancakes, waffles
- Cold Buffet (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Smoked salmon with horseradish sauce, salami, ham, Bündner coppa, sliced turkey breast, assorted cold cuts, various cheese sticks and slices, vegetable terrine, meat pie, confectionery pastries, diverse fresh fruits
- Bread Selection
Croissants, lye croissants, wholegrain croissants, rolls, white/wholegrain toast, assorted fresh breads from the bakery for self-slicing, large selection of jams, honey, butter, and margarine
- Soup Buffet (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Goulash soup, tomato soup, clear broth, daily soup
- Hot Buffet (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Roast, rösti, alpine macaroni with apple sauce, assorted side dishes, pasta with various sauces: tomato, Bolognese, and cream sauce, boiled eggs (self-service)
- Salad Buffet (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Selection of 10 different salads and 3 sauces
Visit the breathtaking Thrill Walk at the Birg stopover on the way to or from the Schilthorn. The glass-bottomed walkway leads along the steep rock faces and provides a real adrenaline rush!
Purchase Notice
- If you are interested in dining in Restaurant Piz Gloria on the Schilthorn, will need to reserve table in advance
- Bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes, sun protection and sunglasses
- Children up to 6 years free of charge (junior card valid)
- Please check the timetables in advance on the day of travel
Reminders
Bring warm clothes, sturdy shoes, sun protection and sunglasses
Please check the timetables in advance on the day of travel
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: Schilthornbahn valley station
Address: Schilthornbahn valley stationCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
You can purchase tickets for the Schilthorn cable car experience through online travel platforms like KKday. Booking through KKday offers the convenience of securing your tickets in advance, which can save time upon arrival and streamline your travel planning. It also ensures you receive a return ticket for a seamless journey to and from the summit.
The Schilthorn cable car is renowned for being open 365 days a year, allowing visitors to enjoy the alpine adventure throughout all seasons. While it generally operates continuously, it's always advisable to check the official website for any short-term, unscheduled closures due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen technical maintenance that might occur rarely.
The Schilthorn cable car provides an efficient and scenic journey to the summit. From Stechelberg, the entire ride to the Schilthorn summit typically takes approximately 30-35 minutes, including transfers at Gimmelwald and Mürren. From Mürren directly, the journey to the summit is shorter, taking about 20 minutes.
To reach the Schilthorn cable car from Lauterbrunnen, you can take a bus from Lauterbrunnen station to Stechelberg. From Stechelberg, you will then board the Schilthorn cable car, which ascends via Gimmelwald and Mürren to the summit. This route provides a comprehensive and scenic journey through the valley before reaching the high alpine environment.
At the Schilthorn summit, visitors can explore the Thrill Walk at Birg station, a spectacular cliff pathway. At Piz Gloria, the James Bond Adventure World offers interactive exhibits related to the movie 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service', which was filmed here. Additionally, the summit boasts the world's first revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria, providing breathtaking views.
From the Schilthorn Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, you can enjoy an unparalleled 360-degree panorama that continuously changes every 45 minutes as the restaurant rotates. Key sights include the iconic peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, as well as views stretching across the Swiss Alps, providing a majestic backdrop to your meal.
The Schilthorn cable car journey is unique for several reasons, most notably featuring the world’s steepest cable car section with an astounding 159.4% gradient. This offers an exhilarating ascent through breathtaking alpine scenery. The entire experience is also enhanced by the connection to the James Bond legacy and the majestic views from the summit, making it an unforgettable adventure.
The James Bond theme is deeply integrated into the Schilthorn Piz Gloria experience because the mountain served as a filming location for 'On Her Majesty’s Secret Service'. Visitors can immerse themselves in the James Bond Adventure World, an interactive exhibition detailing the movie's production, and even dine at the 007-themed revolving restaurant, Piz Gloria.
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