Train Journey In the Footsteps of James Bond

A journey through Switzerland that will delight James Bond fans from all over the world. Follow in the footsteps of the MI6 agent and explore legendary backdrops that you will recognise from the thrilling scenes of the cult films. Jump like 007 from the Verzasca dam, cross the Furka Pass and get that extra adrenaline kick at dizzying heights on the Thrill Walk on the Schilthorn.

8 days / 7 nights

from £ 1,570

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Highlights

Guided tour of the old town centre of Bern, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Idyllic boat trip on Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland
Sunbathing in Locarno on Lake Maggiore
Verzasca Dam – the scene of the most impressive stunt in film history at the time
Dizzying heights and thrills on Piz Gloria

A street in Bern with a statue in the foreground and a clock tower in the background, lined with Swiss flags.

A white passenger ship with people on deck sails on a lake, mountains in the background.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Locarno
Day 2 Stay in Locarno
Day 3 Journey from Locarno to Bern
Day 4 Guided city tour of Bern
Day 5 Journey from Bern to Mürren
Day 6 Stay in Mürren
Day 7 Excursion to the Schilthorn
Day 8 Return journey from Mürren

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary In the Footsteps of James Bond from Locarno to Mürren

Day 1

Arrival in Locarno

Itinerary

Travel to Locarno by public transport.

Overnight stay in Locarno

A sunlit piazza surrounded by historic buildings with cobblestones.

Day 2

Stay in Locarno

Itinerary

Take the Postbus to Diga Verzasca, where you can see the famous Verzasca dam, famous from the James Bond film "GoldenEye".

Overnight stay in Locarno

Day 3

Journey from Locarno to Bern

Itinerary

Travel from Locarno to Bern, via Andermatt and Brig, passing close to the Furka Pass, where a scene for the James Bond film "Goldfinger" was shot.

Overnight stay in Bern

A steam locomotive crosses a road next to an old building as a cyclist passes by.

Day 4

Guided city tour of Bern

Itinerary

Visit the old town of Bern, part of the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". A private tour guide will show you the highlights.

Overnight stay in Bern

A city view of Bern, Switzerland, with the river Aare, historical buildings, and a large church in the background.

Day 5

Journey from Bern to Mürren

Itinerary

Take the train from Bern to Thun. From there, take the boat to Interlaken and the train to Lauterbrunnen.

Overnight stay in Mürren

Day 6

Stay in Mürren

Itinerary

Travel by train from Lauterbrunnen via Zweilütschinen to Grindelwald, where you can discover many locations from the film.

Overnight stay in Mürren

Idyllic mountain landscape with church, meadow, and wooded hills in the background.

Day 7

Excursion to the Schilthorn

Itinerary

In the afternoon, you take the cable car to Piz Gloria – Blofeld's hideaway in the sixth 007 film.

Overnight stay in Mürren

A mountain station with a viewing platform on a snow-covered peak facing a mountain range.

Day 8

Return journey from Mürren

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from Mürren to the end point of your journey.

A quiet mountain village street with traditional houses, flowers, and snowy mountains in the distance.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

March to September

Recommended travel period

June to October

High season

July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

On a secret mission
It's fascinating to immerse yourself in the world of 007. The backdrops from the film give you the feeling of being part of a secret mission.
Tjalle