Ernst Blofeld Lair

Blofeld’s mountain top lair from On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is the revolving Piz Gloria restaurant at the summit of Schilthorn, above Mürren in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps. This site is a major attraction for Bond fans, offering immersive Bond-themed experiences and breathtaking alpine views.

Location & How to Visit

Piz Gloria, Schilthorn: The iconic lair is the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant, located at the peak of Schilthorn, near Mürren in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.

Access: Reach Mürren by train and cable car from Lauterbrunnen. From Stechelberg (a short journey from Lauterbrunnen), take the consecutive cable cars: the final stretch goes from Birg station to the Schilthorn summit. Mürren is car-free; all access is by public transportation or cableway.

Onsite Experience: Explore the Bond World 007 exhibit, which features props, film excerpts, and interactive installations. The restaurant itself has Bond-themed dishes, drinks, and a Touristorama cinema room showing film clips.

What You’ll See

The revolving restaurant (used as Blofeld’s ‘allergy clinic’)

Filming locations on and around the terrace (heliport scenes, curling scenes)

Spectacular views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks

Bond-themed museum, gift shop, and guided audio tours

Traditional Swiss food and special “007” drinks at the restaurant

‍Relevant Lodging‍

Stay in Mürren for close access, with historic hotels like Hotel Jungfrau Mürren (seen in the film) making an ideal Bond-themed base.

The Eiger Hotel in Mürren is famous for hosting cast and crew during filming and even offers a 007 Suite.

Tips & Other Information

The Piz Gloria restaurant remains open year-round (weather permitting).

Arrive early to beat crowds, especially during the high season.

Pack for alpine conditions even in summer, as weather is variable at altitude.

Bond collectibles and souvenirs are available on site.

For an extra Bond touch: champagne at the revolving restaurant is a classic choice.

Key Highlights

Site: Piz Gloria, Schilthorn summit above Mürren, Switzerland

Experience: Cable car ascent, Bond World 007 museum, revolving restaurant, spectacular alpine views

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