The setting sun makes for beautiful views of the Schilthorn. The surrounding mountains are bathed in golden light.
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The Jungfrau Region - the Hollywood of Switzerland

Imposing waterfalls, snow-capped peaks, deep blue mountain lakes - the perfect film backdrop. So it's no wonder that our region has served as inspiration for writers and directors. The result can be seen in the form of numerous blockbusters.

#1 Where Sherlock Holmes fell into the depths

Where Sherlock Holmes plunged to his death. The Reichenbach Falls send water plunging from high above into the valley.

Fascinated by the Reichenbach Waterfalls, Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the brilliant detective, incorporated Meiringen and the waterfalls into the novel "The Final Problem".

#2 Where the force is with you

Bachalpsee at night

The mountain world around Bachalpsee served as the basis for the planet Alderaan, the home of Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films.

#3 Where a place and a wizard share a name

A view of the upper Lauterbrunnen Valley; in the foreground, the Schilthornbahn is currently traveling from Stechelberg to Gimmelwald.

At the end of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald", Gellert Grindelwald hides in his castle Nurmengard. You can see the location from Wengen.

#4 Where Tolkien was inspired

The Staubbach Falls are the landmark of Lauterbrunnen and the entire Lauterbrunnen Valley. They cascade high above the village.

Author J.R.R. Tolkien was inspired during his visit to the Jungfrau Region. Rivendell in "The Lord of the Rings" bears a strong resemblance to the Lauterbrunnen Valley.

#5 Where James Bond provided action

The setting sun makes for beautiful photos of the Schilthorn. The surrounding mountains appear as a silhouette.

On the Schilthorn - Piz Gloria, the headquarters of villain Blofeld, 007 and his opponents engaged in a thrilling exchange of blows in "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in 1969.

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