Top 007 filming locations you can visit
James Bond is a well-travelled man and has visited some of the most beautiful and exciting places on earth. If you are keen on exploring them yourself, here are the Top 10 of 007 filming locations you should check out!
Easily one of the most recognizable locations, the Schilthorn was host to the 1969 James Bond film 'ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE' in which it doubled as Ernst Stavro Blofeld's alpine allergy clinic. Visitors can expect the full 007 experience with dining in the 360° revolving restaurant, enjoying stunning views on the majestic Swiss alps from the helipad as well as the 007 Walk of Fame.
Since 'SPECTRE', the Austrian ski resort Sölden has cemented its place in the James Bond location world. With the fabulous IceQ restaurant as well as the recent addition of the cinematic installation 007 Elements, visitors can look forward to an immersive experience.
Beautiful in every way is this island gem in in Phang Nga Bay northeast of Phuket. Since the 1974 Bondfilm 'THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN', the island with its iconic 20 meter tall limestone rock Ko Ta Pu has become a much visited hotspot for tourists.
Bond visits Octopussy island in the 1983 film of the same name, a floating palace on a natural 4 acre rock foundation on Jig Niwas island in Udaipurs Lake Pichola. Built in the 18th century, Taj Lake Palaceis now a world-famous hotel offering 83 rooms decorated with white marble. A must see to experience the beauty of India.
The famous golf match between James Bond and gold-obsessed villain Auric Goldfinger has become movie history. Same goes for the Stoke Park Country Club, Spa & hotel where the scenes were once filmed. Just 35 minutes outside of London, Stoke Park has always maintained a close relationship with Pinewood Studios and was therefor heavily used in films. Bond aficionados will know, that not only 'GOLDFINGER' was filmed here, but also 'TOMORROW NEVER DIES'
Who doesn't remember Bond's breathtaking bungee jump in the opening sequence of 'GOLDENEYE'? The 220 meter high concrete Verzasca dam near the city of Locarno will equally take your breath away when you look down from the very point where the jump was filmed in 1994. Would you dare to jump? Thanks to the success of the film, you actually can!
One of the most prestigious hotels in Germany opened its door to James Bond in 1997, when parts of 'TOMORROW NEVER DIES' were filmed in the hanseatic city of Hamburg. Whether you want to experience luxurious lodging like 007 himself or just want to have a peek inside, the grand hotel Atlantic is definitely recommended.
Whether you are a skier, hiker or Bond location hunter - the Italian ski resort Cortina D'Ampezzo will satisfy all your needs. Quite a number of scenes of 'FOR YOUR EYES ONLY' were filmed on location at the Hotel Miramonti, Tofana summit, the town center as well as the abandoned Trampolino Olimpico Ski Jump. Though closed in 1990, you can still visit the site where James Bond spectacularly tries to escape henchman Locque and his men.
The brutal final battle between Bond and villain Alec Trevelyan in 'GOLDENEYE' took place on the giant radio telescope Arecibo in Puerto Rico. What some might not know, Arecibo Observatory can actually be visited! Nearly 100,000 people a year visit the Science Center as well as the observation deck from which you get a stunning look on the 305 meter wide dish that rose to fame with the release of the 17th Bond film in 1995.
For everyone who would like to explore the filming locations of 'CASINO ROYALE' (2006), the world-famous spa town Karlovy Vary is THE place to go. Doubling as the Hotel Splendide in the film was the Grandhotel Pupp. The perfect starting place and accomodation for your location experience.
Naturally, this list only covers some exciting places...if you want to explore more James Bond filming locations or prepare for future travels, be sure to check out our in-depth location world map with scene descriptions and street view option