Plizio Visual Lab

Schilthorn

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

peak

Weather…

The Schilthorn is a world-renowned mountain peak in the Bernese Alps, reaching an elevation of 2,970 meters. Located above the car-free village of Mürren, it has one of the most spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Schilthorn gained international fame through the James Bond film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service', filmed on the summit in 1968. The distinctive revolving restaurant, 'Piz Gloria', completes a full rotation in 45 minutes, providing guests with a 360-degree panoramic view. Reaching the summit is convenient via a modern aerial cableway that operates in four stages from Stechelberg in the valley. For hikers, the mountain provides challenging paths, including the famous ridge walk from the Birg middle station. The technical development of the mountain in the 1960s was a pioneering feat of engineering. Today, the Schilthorn is a year-round destination, attracting skiers in winter and tourists from across the globe in summer.

Location: Switzerland
Top sights: Spy World · Hundshorn · Zahm Andrist
Nearby: Mürren (5 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	-8	-8	-4	1	6	10	12	12	8	4	-2	-7
Rain mm	81	69	89	103	154	151	148	165	106	107	114	92

📋 Practical info

🧭

Getting there

The Schilthorn is best accessible by cable car from Stechelberg in the Lauterbrunnen Valley via Mürren. Travel to the valley town is possible by car or train via Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen.

📅

Best season

The summit is accessible to tourists year-round, with the panoramic views often being particularly clear in autumn and winter. Hiking in the area is mainly possible during the summer months from June to September.

⛰️

Terrain & paths

There is modern infrastructure at the summit, while the surrounding terrain is high alpine, rocky, and often very steep. The famous ridge path requires surefootedness and a head for heights for safety.

🎒

What to bring

Even when visiting by cable car, you should take warm clothing, as a cold wind often blows at nearly 3000 meters. Sturdy footwear is highly advisable for explorations around the summit station.

🅿️

Parking

A large parking lot is located at the valley station of the Schilthorn cable car in Stechelberg. Since Mürren is car-free, Stechelberg is the most important hub for those arriving by private vehicle.

⚠️

Safety

At high altitudes, the thinner air can be taxing, so you should take it easy physically. When visiting the observation platforms and walkways, pay close attention to the respective safety guidelines.

⏱️

Time needed

For visiting the summit, including the ride and stay at the revolving restaurant, you should plan about three to five hours. With additional hikes from Mürren, the stay is extended accordingly.