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	_ Mürren Murren Schilthorn Switzerland guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Schilthorn cable-car from Stechelberg leaps the valley’s west wall to reach the idyllically quiet hamlet of GIMMELWALD, a little-visited spot set among meadows ablaze with spring and summer wildflowers.
		An Englishman, Arnold Lunn, claims to have invented the slalom here in 1922, while the famous “Inferno” amateur downhill race from the Schilthorn peak to Mürren (a descent of 2170m) was held for the first time in 1928, and is still an annual fixture in February.
		The Schilthorn cable-car station is at the southern end of the village; at the opposite, northern, end is Mürrenbahn train station, starting point for the cliff-edge train toGrütschalp.
	switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/berner_oberland/muren.html (818 words)

	Schilthorn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Schilthorn is a 2,970 meter high summit in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, above Mürren.
		To reach the Schilthorn with the wire ropeway leaves itself starting from Stechelberg, Gimmelwald and Mürren.
		The panoramic restaurant Piz Gloria and the slopes of the Schilthorn is where the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service was set.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Schilthorn (118 words)

	Schilthorn - Rotstockhütte - Mürren - a walk - Walking Switzerland
		The route starts at the summit of the Schilthorn (2970 m.) and descends (using a very interesting route) to the traffic free village Mürren situated high above the Lauterbrunnen valley.
		From the summit of the Schilthorn descend east to Birg.
		Leave the summit of Birg using the same path as on the approach and descend to the col (2599 m.) and a junction of paths.
	www.walkingswitzerland.com /walks/walksv01/vw001.shtml (365 words)

	Euro Railways: Schilthorn / Piz Gloria
		For James Bond fans, the Schilthorn was transformed into the "Piz Gloria" for the filming of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".
		Dramatic views of snow-covered mountain peaks and the modern aerial cableway gliding all the way to the mountain summit led United Artist to choose the Schilthorn.
		Schilthorn / Piz Gloria voucher is valid for travel and does not need to be exchanged.
	www.eurorailways.com /scenic/schiltorn.htm (307 words)

	National Geographic News @ nationalgeographic.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Daniel Vonder Muehill regularly rides up the Schilthorn cable car to visit two pipes sticking out of the snow overlooking one of the most breathtaking views in the world.
		Yesterday, holidaymakers at the Schilthorn, in the Berner Oberland near Murren, enjoyed good snow, stretching to the bottom of the slopes.
		The Schilthorn cable car station continually circulates cold air under the building, keeping the ground, and the permafrost underneath it, frozen.
	www.ngnews.com /news/2001/03/0319_alpine.html (886 words)

	Schilthorn Photographs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Schilthorn is the other "major" mountain of the Berner Oberland.
		The Schilthorn was made famous by the James Bond move "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" when Bond skied down from the top.
		The first part of these photos are of the Schilthorn and were taken from the top.
	home.comcast.net /~jpolos/photos/swiss/schilthorn (163 words)

	Schilthorn Cableway / Switzerland: Repair of the track cable at Schilthorn, section Mürren-Birg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Independently to the investigation of the cause of incident through the examination centre of the federal department for environment, traffic, energy and communication, the board of administration of the Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. decide to change all four track ropes at section Mürren-Birg.
		Until the reopening of the entire skiarea on March 12 th, the daily and multiple-day skipasses are sold with 30% discount.
		Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. is hoping of a unbroken loyalty of the guests to this ski resort.
	www.ropeways.net /programm/seite.php?wert=211 (184 words)

	Schilthorn (from Mürren)
		Enjoy the mountains, real wilderness and a breathtaking view of the Bernese Oberland on Mount Schilthorn, which became famous around the world thanks to the James Bond film «On Her Majesty’s Secret Service»;.
		You can be up on the Schilthorn (2970 m) in just 32 minutes from Stechelberg (864 m).
		You can also combine a trip up the Schilthorn with a walk through the panoramic spa resort of Mürren (with no cars), a trip on the funicular railway to the Allmendhubel and a visit to the Trümmelbach glacier waterfalls in Stechelberg.
	www.swisstravelsystem.com /ausfluege.php?ausflugid=10 (228 words)

	Filming Location: On Her Majesty's Secret Service (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The Schilthorn, the longest aerial cableway in the Alps and the steep snowy slopes provided the perfect location for thrilling action scenes in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service".
		Today's visitors still recognise the Schilthorn as the 007 film location and are still fascinated by it.
		Thats why the Schilthorn is known as the 007 mountain.
	www.cinema-astoria.com /cinematography/filminglocation/secretservice (807 words)

	Honolulu Star-Bulletin Travel
		Schilthorn -- Four different cable cars are needed for this climb -- the highest cable run in Europe -- from an elevation of 2,844 feet to 9,748 feet on top of the Schilthorn mountain.
		The Schilthorn is worth the effort, for you will be in the middle of a massive range of snow-covered peaks, offering what some feel is Europe's best mountain view.
		After a cable car ride up to the summit of the Schilthorn, you can take a trail from the observation deck through the snow and enjoy what some feel is Europe's best mountain view.
	starbulletin.com /2003/07/06/travel/story1.html (3648 words)

	Paul's Bern Journal 1997, Part II
		We left the falls and headed for the Schilthorn.
		The Schilthorn restaurant was featured in the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," and a great deal is made of this connection.
		Unfortunately, the Schilthorn was just barely into the clouds today, so we weren't able to see much but fog outside the "007"-emblazoned windows.
	www.corkscrew-balloon.com /balloon/97/europe/bern2.html (2968 words)

	EuroTrip Discussion Boards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		I don't know about the J-joch, but the Schilthorn is pretty fantastic - big discount if you get a Swiss Pass, also an early morning discount.
		If money is a concern, then Schilthorn wins in a no-brainer, because it can be hiked (for free!).
		Do the Schilthorn instead, it's much cheaper and the views are way better.
	www.eurotrip.com /forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=95231 (607 words)

	Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. / Switzerland: Federal investigation office releases first report regarding damage cause of ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. / Switzerland: Federal investigation office releases first report regarding damage cause of the track cable of the aerial cableway between Mürren and Birg
		Schilthorn Cableway Ltd. is satisfied with the results of the fact finding.
		The investigation shows that the cause of damage traces back to the first periodical displacement of the track cables in 1979.
	www.ropeways.net /programm/seite.php?wert=249 (260 words)

	Hiking around Gimmelwald, Switzerland
		For many people the views from the top of Schilthorn is the best natural scenery they will see in their lifetime.
		The rotating Piz Gloria restaurant on top of Schilthorn is not as expensive as one would expect for the location.
		The views are nearly identical to Schilthorn views as Bietenhorn is the adjacent mountain.
	www.gimmelwald.com /hikes.html (789 words)

	Switzerland's Jungfrau and Zermatt Serve up Winter Adventure (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		That morning we had traveled by a series of cable cars that climbed as steeply as raised hands to the Schilthorn, a 9,748-foot tall mountain surrounded by even loftier peaks.
		Grindelwald and Schilthorn are part of a broad area known as the Jungfrau Region.
		The Schilthorn and Piz Gloria are featured in the film, "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," starring George Lazenby.
	www.highonadventure.com /Hoa99feb/Swiss/swiss.htm (1219 words)

	Skirando -- Schilthorn: Versante NW - da Enghiloch, Andrea Redaelli, 27 mars 06.
		Skirando -- Schilthorn: Versante NW - da Enghiloch, Andrea Redaelli, 27 mars 06.
		Schilthorn: Versante NW - da Enghiloch, Andrea Redaelli, 27 mars 06.
		Voir toutes les sorties de l'itinéraire "Schilthorn: Versante NW - da Enghiloch".
	skirando.camptocamp.com /sortie25434.html (405 words)

	Murren : Active Pursuits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		Mürren, one of the finest ski resorts of Switzerland, provides access to the Schilthorn at 2,923m (9,745 ft.), the start of a 15km (9-mile) run that drops all the way to Lauterbrunnen.
		The most popular excursion from Mürren is a cable-car ride to the Schilthorn, famous for its 360-degree view.
		The Schilthorn is also called "Piz Gloria" after the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service (the most dramatic scenes in the movie were filmed here).
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2578&catID=2578010020 (432 words)

	Murren : Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		On the Trail of James Bond--The Schilthorn, with its aerial cableway and steep snow slopes, was the setting for the most exciting scenes in the film On Her Majesty's Secret Service, one of the classic Bond thrillers.
		Between October 1968 and April 1969, an army of volunteers transformed the Schilthorn into the film's "Piz Gloria." A landing pad for helicopters was constructed that was also used as a curling rink in the film and now serves as a sun terrace.
		The film was the breakthrough that made Schilthorn the world-famous attraction it has become.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2578&catID=2578010029 (173 words)

	Mürren, Switzerland - Europe's Best Kept Secrets \| The Ski Europe Report 04-05-04
		Nothing has changed on the summit of the Schilthorn (Piz Gloria), since the movie was shot there 35 years ago.
		Mürren is tucked in at the foot of the Schilthorn on a high sunny terrace.
		From the top elevation of 2,943 meters (9,652 feet) at Schilthorn, the resort has a vertical drop of 2,175 meters (7,136 feet).
	www.ski-europe.com /news/articles/sres/smur04-05-04.html (569 words)

	BLS Navigation Lakes Thun and Brienz - the new MS Schilthorn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		The ideal water-borne presentation platform is now available to companies and businesses, with the full complement of all the usual technical facilities.
		The MS Schilthorn is also available for parties, celebrations and other functions, with music, dancing and outstanding catering.
		The ship is well insulated and has its own heating system, which means it can also operate in winter.
	www.bls.ch /schiff/flotte_schilthorn_e.html (217 words)

	Forty Years of Bond, 35 on Snow… - Snow Hunter Article \| The Ski Europe Report 12-05-02
		The peak was already famous among climbers as an exceptionally beautiful vantage point, but the geology of the mountain did not lend itself to the building of a railway.
		Under the leadership of Ernst Feuz from Mürren, a determined group of pioneers finally overcame the considerable financial and technical difficulties, and in 1967 the Schilthorn summit was finally made accessible to the general public.
		The filmmakers were to finish the building and furnish it according to their film needs before turning it into the revolving restaurant originally planned by the Schilthorn Aerial Cableway Company.
	www.ski-europe.com /news/articles/snow-h/bond12-05-02.html (2382 words)

	Rodney and Tina's Honeymoon
		One of the best times we had in Europe was our trip to top of the Schilthorn (a mountain peak).
		There is a restaurant on the Schilthorn which was built for the movie "On Her Majesty's Service", a James Bond film from 1969.
		The Schilthorn -- This is one of the mountain peaks that you
	members.cox.net /rdsouza/honeymoon/switzerland.html (413 words)

	Untours European Vacation Rentals - Trip Log - 2004 Swiss Oberland Untour by Marlene & Frank Hench - Chapter 2
		Since the Schilthorn is located in the same area as the Jungfraujoch, we would need to take similar routes as yesterday, so we changed trains in Interlaken Ost to head to Lauterbrunnen again.
		In the Schilthorn, they actually show some parts of the movie that was filmed there.
		What we didn't know was that they actually built the Schilthorn for the movie rather than the moviemakers using a building that was already there.
	www.untours.com /triplogs/SwissOberlandTripLog2004byHenchChap2.html (2978 words)

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		One of the best-known peaks in the Swiss Alps remains off limits until further notice after the Schilthorn cable railway was damaged last week - reports NZZ Online.
		The Schilthorn, which boasts a revolving restaurant on its summit, featured in the James Bond movie On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.
		In the 1969 movie, the Schilthorn mountain — renamed Piz Gloria for the film — serves as the alpine headquarters of Bond’s archenemy, Ernst Blofeld.
	www.mi6.co.uk /news/index.php?itemid=2000 (884 words)

	swissinfo - Shouting "I do" from the mountaintops
		Walther believes demand will increase now that the railway and cable car companies running the Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn services are licensed to host the official ceremony themselves.
		He adds that non-residents can take care of most of the formalities by submitting their marriage application and necessary documents to the Swiss embassy or their nearest consulate.
		Feuz has yet to receive any bookings for his designated mountaintop room, but he thinks if the Schilthorn could serve as a set for the 1969 James Bond film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, then it is a good enough stage for weddings too.
	www.swissinfo.org /eng/swissinfo.html?siteSect=108&sid=5910666&cKey=1120115569000 (752 words)

	AROUND THE WORLD IN 30 DAYS - eClub One Series (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
		It was still foggy, but that did not deter us from the 10 minute walk through the quaint village to the Schilthorn cable car.
		From Murren we took two cable cars to the summit of the Schilthorn which is 9,650 feet high.
		As we approached the summit of the Schilthorn we broke through the clouds and into the sunlight.
	www.rotaryeclubone.org /articles/world_travel/atw30_day7.htm (664 words)

	On Her Majesty's Secret Service 1969
		In 1967, the aerial cableway had reached the top of the Schilthorn and work had started on building the revolving restaurant when the infant Schilthornbahn Company ran out of funds.
		It was not easy to find people willing to invest their money in the crazy idea of building a revolving restaurant at 3000 m altitude.
		Once on the summit, facing the most spectacular Alpine view he had ever seen, he immediately realised that he’d found the perfect place.
	www.jamesbond-shop.com /ohmss.htm (935 words)

	Gator Travels: Traveling in Europe
		Schilthorn Piz Gloria Platform at an altitude of 9,751 feet.
		View of the Jungfrauhoch from the Schilthorn platform.
		All photographs are watemarked and are free for non-commercial use.
	www.gatortravels.com /photos/murren99_photos_4.html (44 words)

	Piz Gloria in the Swiss Alps
		As most Bond fans will know, Piz Gloria was used as the location of Blofeld's headquarters for the 1969 film 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.
		Perched on top of the 10,000 ft Schilthorn, in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland, this location is as popular today as when the film opened.
		In recent years the restaurant building and cable cars have undergone refurbishment, but the location is still a wonderful place to visit, both in summer and winter.
	www.bondpix.com /piz_gloria.htm (95 words)

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