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Climate Protection License: These James Bond locations are accessible by rail

2019-11-13T11:55:52.660Z


Hardly any agent travels the world as much as 007. But anyone who wants to follow James Bond does not need a jet for this: here are spectacular European locations.



For James Bond, the world seems almost too small. Hardly anybody comes around as much as the British secret agent: To hunt down dwarves, it goes 007 times to Afghanistan, sometimes to Madagascar. He dives off the sandy beaches of the Bahamas or climbs in the Swiss Alps.

Since 1962, the British cosmopolitan is on the screen. Over the years, so many bonus miles came together: Only the current Bond actor Daniel Craig has traveled in just four films more than 110,000 kilometers between a total of 18 countries. When Craig's fifth adventure "No time to die" hits theaters in April, it's likely to be more. Bond takes him to the European Capital of Culture Matera in southern Italy, to the Scottish moor, to Jamaica and Norway.

Does not sound climate-friendly, the conspiratorial Vielfliegerei? Well, Greta Thunberg would take longer in the sailboat to reach the remote islands and mountain fortresses of the Bond villains - but even 007 itself is amazingly common in Europe, despite all the exotic locations.

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Shooting tour in Europe: James Bond on the hunt

Here are seven James Bond locations right around the corner:

Bregenz in Vorarlberg: conspiracy on stage

That's why Bond was here: In "A Quantum of Solace" (2008) Bond is on the track of a sinister secret organization. Some of the group's leading filmmakers will hold their meeting during the Bregenz Festival, with "Tosca" on the stage. Bond (Daniel Craig) does not pay any attention to the opera - instead he uncovers the members of the secret society.

That's why you should go there too: to enjoy the opera instead of Bond. The Seebühne Bregenz is the largest open-air stage in the world. Every year between July and August, the festival takes place. The main role is played by the imaginative stage itself. In 2020 Verdi's "Rigoletto" is played.

By train to Lindau - from there the Lake Constance ferry crosses into Austrian Bregenz.

Amsterdam in the Netherlands: diamond in focus

Why was Bond here ? A smuggling ring is driving the British Intelligence Service in "Diamond Fever" (1971), so Bond (Sean Connery) is supposed to lift it. Disguised as a smuggler, he travels from Dover to Amsterdam by ferry, where he meets the astute Tiffany Case (Jill St. John). However, he must first fight his way to her apartment.

That's why you should go there too: because Amsterdam is still as picturesque today as it was in the movie from 1971. The house of Tiffany Case is in the Reguliersgracht 36 and looks most beautiful from a canal trip. They should do that best with the canal lover, who was also seen in the film. At that time the boat was still called "Prins Willem Alexander" - today it runs as "Koning Willem".

Trains to Amsterdam include Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt.

Chantilly in northern France: Rider in megalomania

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Castle of Chantilly: For horse and racing fans

Why was Bond here: The big industrialist Max Zorin (Christopher Walken) wants to flood the Silicon Valley in "In the face of death" (1985). Bond (Roger Moore) is hot on his heels and looks around Zorin's French property - a feudal castle with stables and horseback riding.

That's why you should go: Chantilly is north of Paris. The village is world-famous for its horse breeding and regularly hosts the Prix du Jockey Club. In the Chantilly Castle, the Musée Condé houses an impressive art collection. Castle, racecourse and the surrounding forest were film locations - all are freely accessible to visitors.

By train to Paris, from there you can take the train from Gare du Nord to Chantilly in 25 minutes.

Schilthorn in the Bernese Alps: neck-and-neck races through the snow

Why was Bond here? The Schilthorn is a nearly 3000 meter high mountain in the Swiss Alps and hideout of 007 archenemy Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Terry Savalas) in "In Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969). Blofeld plans to infect the world with a deadly plague, Bond (George Lazenby) infiltrates the mountain fortress as an ancestor - and delivers a breakneck race with the criminals on skis into the valley.

That's why you should go: On the Schilthorn lies the futuristic Piz Gloria, a revolving restaurant powered by solar energy - and the location of the Blofeld hideaway. The owners of the Piz Gloria are aware of their conspiratorial heritage and have built up over the years a world of adventure 007, from the Bond burger to a museum to the panoramic cinema. A must for fans.

Take the train to Swiss Interlaken, then on to Lauterbrunnen. From there, the bus takes ten minutes to Mürren, to the valley station of the Schilthorn.

Loket in the Czech Republic: poker in the underground

Why was Bond here: In "Casino Royale" (2006), Bond (Daniel Craig) participates in a poker game among villains - he wants to pick up a underground banker. The tournament is set to rise in Montenegro, but was shot in the Czech Karlovy Vary - Karlovy Vary - and in Loket.

That's why you should go: Loket is picturesquely situated in a river bend, a stone bridge leads to the tiny old town. Goethe once fell in love with the town (and one of its inhabitants). The shooting took place on the central market square in front of the restaurant "Goethe". The owners proudly show photos of the shooting, while real Bohemian dumplings are served.

Take the train either via Zwickau to the Franzensbad in the Czech Republic, then continue by bus. Or via Dresden to Karlovy Vary - also from there is a bus.

Lake Como in Lombardy: Chilling in the villa

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Lake Como: relaxation in northern Italy

Why was Bond here? At the end of "Casino Royale" Bond (Daniel Craig) defeats the villain, only to find that behind him Quantum, a clandestine organization is - it is the prelude to the episode film "A Quantum of Consolation". At Lago di Como, Bond recovers from his injuries, then he detects the middleman of Quantum in his villa.

That's why you should go: The sanatorium is the Villa del Balbianello, not far from Tremezzina. Already "Star Wars" was shot here, the garden is accessible in summer against admission. The villa of the Quantum henchman, on the other hand, is the private villa la Gaeta further north - this is best admired from the ship. Rarely can "la dolce vita" conjure up as easily as with a chartered motorboat on the Lago!

By night train to Zurich, from there on to Lugano. Cross over to Lake Como from there regularly buses and trains.

Hamburg: parking for the martini

Why was Bond here: Hamburg is a media city, and a media mogul is the villain in "Morning Never Dies" (1997). Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce) wants to start a third world war for his own edition, Bond (Pierce Brosnan) crashes his party. He comes in the stylish hotel "Atlantic" on the Outer Alster and "parks" his BMW after routine chase in a shop window.

That's why you should go there too: Even if many movie minutes are playing in Hamburg, only the shots in the "Atlantic" and the shop window stunt were shot on site: namely on the parking deck of the Saturn department store and at the beginning of the Mönckebergstraße. The street invites to shopping, the "Atlantic" then Martinis. Shaken, of course, not stirred.

By train directly to Hamburg Central Station, then it is just ten minutes to the hotel "Atlantic", to Mönckebergstraße even only three.

Source: spiegel

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