- North Face (2008): Based on a true story, this German-language film tells the harrowing tale of a mountain climb on the Eiger’s North Face in 1936 and highlights Switzerland’s dramatic alpine scenery.
- The Eiger Sanction (1975): Set against the backdrop of the Eiger mountain, this thriller follows an art professor who becomes involved in a dangerous climbing mission in Switzerland’s Jungfrau region.
- The Sound of Music (1965): Although primarily set in Austria, parts of this beloved musical were filmed in Switzerland, including scenes at the Kaltbach Gorge in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland region.
- Goldfinger (1964): This classic James Bond film features sequences filmed at the Furka Pass in Switzerland, where Bond encounters Auric Goldfinger and his henchman, Oddjob.
- The Pink Panther (1963): While not entirely set in Switzerland, this comedy film includes scenes filmed in the Swiss Alps, showcasing the country’s landscapes.
- On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969): This James Bond film is set predominantly in the Swiss Alps, with locations such as the Piz Gloria, Schilthorn, and Bobsleigh run in St. Moritz.
- The Bourne Identity (2002): While the story takes place across various European cities, several key moments in this action-thriller were shot in Zurich, bringing the city’s atmosphere to the screen.
- The Third Man (1949): Although predominantly set in post-war Vienna, this cinematic masterpiece by Carol Reed includes a memorable scene filmed atop the Prater Ferris Wheel, offering views of the Swiss Alps.
- A View to a Kill (1985): Another James Bond film, A View to a Kill, features scenes set in and around Zermatt, where Bond foils a plot by villain Max Zorin.
- Youth (2015): Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this drama is set in a Swiss luxury hotel in the Alps, starring Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel, and explores themes of aging, friendship, and reflection.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous movies set in Switzerland
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