Birg

Birg is a mountain summit in the Bernese Alps at 2,684 meters elevation, featuring steep rock faces and views over the Lauterbrunnen valley. The station at the top offers observation points and connects to several hiking routes suitable for different skill levels.

The mountain became known when it was used as a filming location for the James Bond movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service in 1969. This connection to international cinema has contributed to the site's popularity ever since.

The station serves as a gathering place where climbers and hikers from around the world meet and share their experiences of the surrounding terrain. You will see people from different backgrounds exchanging tips and stories while taking in the views together.

A cable car system connects the station with valley locations below, making access straightforward without requiring mountain climbing experience. Bring warm layers and sturdy shoes since weather conditions change quickly at this elevation.

On clear days, observation platforms at the station allow visitors to watch climbers on the eastern rock faces through mounted telescopes. This draws nature enthusiasts and photographers who want to see the drama of climbers working on the vertical terrain below.

Location: Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district

Elevation above the sea: 2,684 m

GPS coordinates: 46.56198,7.85739

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30