007 in a secret mission in Sölden in Tyrol

James Bond – 007 ELEMENTS & "SPECTRE"

Sölden combines sports, action and enjoyment at the highest level plus snow reliability from October through May. In face of this variety, even James Bond shows himself shaken and stirred – in the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Spectre’, for which the coolest action scenes were shot in Sölden and in the unique James Bond cinematic installation 007 ELEMENTS. Bond and the Mountains, an almost traditional alliance.

007 ELEMENTS

007 ELEMENTS is located in its own specifically designed building inside the Gaislachkogl. The building extends over an area of 1300 m² across two floors and is situated directly alongside the ice Q Restaurant, the location of the Hoffler Klinik in Spectre where James Bond met Madeleine Swann for the first time and the spectacular pursuit in the film begins.

What can visitors expect?

At 007 ELEMENTS, visitors will set off on a journey through various interactive high-tech galleries which revolve around the trademark and classic components of a James Bond film – magnificent title sequences, a dramatic backdrop, breath-taking action scenes, cars, technical trickery, unique film locations, cult studio sets and, of course, a wide range of convincing characters. 007 ELEMENTS focuses primarily on Spectre and the scenes filmed in Sölden but also covers other chapters in the history of the 24 James Bond films.

Tech Lab im 007 ELEMENTS in Sölden

The 9 rooms

  • Barrel of the Gun – the atmospheric entrance with well-known title sequences.

  • Plaza – imposing architectural perspectives and a unique mountain panorama.

  • Lobby – showcasing an exclusive film that takes you through the history of numerous 007 flicks.

  • Lair – 007 characters & dialogue in an innovative way.

  • Briefing Room – Naomi Harris, aka Moneypenny, on the exciting interplay of filming locations and set buildings.

  • Tech Lab – Insights into the latest technologies and digital creativity in James Bond productions.

  • Action Hall – installation focusing on special effects & stunt scenes and featuring the original airplane from SPECTRE.

  • Screening Room – featuring Austrian action scenes from SPECTRE.

  • Legacy Hall – interactive retrospective of the 007 archives, store with exclusive 007 Elements items.

007 Elements The Barrel of the Gun

Barrel of the Gun – 007 ELEMENTS

007 Elements Plaza

Plaza – 007 ELEMENTS

007 Elements The Lobby

Lobby – 007 ELEMENTS

007 Elements The Lair

Lair – 007 ELEMENTS

007 Elements The Briefing Room

Briefing Room – 007 ELEMENTS

007 Elements The Tech Lab

Tech Lab – 007 ELEMENTS

007 Elements The Action Hall
007 Elements The Screening Room
007 Elements The Legacy Hall

Opening hours & prices

Opening hours:
16.11.2023 until 21.04.2024
daily from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm (Last entrance 3.30 pm)

Time slots:
9 am to 11 am
11 am to 1 pm
1 pm to 3.30 pm

Admission to 007 ELEMENTS:
Adults: € 24,-
Youth (2004-2008): € 19,-
Children (2009-2015): € 13,-

The admission fee does not include the ride on Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondolas I + II. Guests without a valid lift ticket (e.g. without skipass) can purchase a combined ticket.

Purchasing tickets:
Tickets are available from the Bergbahnen Sölden ticket offices located at Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola base, middle and top station as well as Giggijoch Mountain Gondola base station.

From 6-day ski passes, admission to 007 ELEMENTS is included. (Reservation required >>)

Important information

  • Please note that the two uphill rides on Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondolas from the valley floor to the top station take approx. 30 minutes.

  • With a valid admission ticket access is possible within the booked timeslot. The length of your visit doesn’t depend on the entry time and you can explore the single exhibition rooms as long as you want without any time limit.

  • WARM clothes are recommended. The installation is not heated.

  • Recommended minimum age: 12 years

Briefing Room im 007 ELEMENTS in Sölden

Holiday à la James Bond

Our package

007 ELEMENTS Experience
from 1590 €
16.11.2023 - 18.04.2024 / 04.07.2024 - 06.10.2024

007 ELEMENTS Experience

3 nights
  • On the tracks of James Bond 007 in Sölden
  • Incl. a visit of 007 ELEMENTS and lunch in the restaurant ice Q
007 ELEMENTS Experience
from 1590 €
16.11.2023 - 18.04.2024 / 04.07.2024 - 06.10.2024

007 ELEMENTS Experience

3 nights
  • On the tracks of James Bond 007 in Sölden
  • Incl. a visit of 007 ELEMENTS and lunch in the restaurant ice Q
007 ELEMENTS Experience
from 1590 €
16.11.2023 - 18.04.2024 / 04.07.2024 - 06.10.2024

007 ELEMENTS Experience

3 nights
  • On the tracks of James Bond 007 in Sölden
  • Incl. a visit of 007 ELEMENTS and lunch in the restaurant ice Q

Above the clouds ...

Enjoy an impressive helicopter flight above the original filming locations for the James Bond SPECTRE film, while taking in the breath-taking views of the summits of the three-thousand metre mountains. Then head way up above 3000m altitude and head out in the footsteps of James Bond. Pay a visit to 007 ELEMENTS, before then being indulged at the ice Q gourmet restaurant.

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007 ELEMENTS by night

Every Wednesday in winter, 007 ELEMENTS invites you to enjoy a unique experience – in the evening, when Sölden is transformed into a sea of light, the cinematic installation at 3050m altitude opens its doors!

007 ELEMENTS by night in Sölden

Facts & figures about 007 ELEMENTS

Behind the scenes

Cable Car Company Sölden has constructed a building spanning 1300 m² over two floors for 007 ELEMENTS on the summit of the Gaislachkogl – working in conjunction with renowned architect Johann Obermoser and inspired by the visionary work of James Bond Production Designer, Sir Ken Adam. In charge of the design and development are Creative Director Neal Callow – the Art Director on the James Bond films Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre – along with American creative agency Optimist Inc., who have already implemented impressive projects for Google, Facebook and Nike.

Neal Callow

James Bond Art Director

“Our aim with 007 ELEMENTS was to provide an immersive insight into the making of an original Bond film. We achieved it in an ultra-modern, multi-sensory and highly engaging way,” explains Callow. “We want to use this fantastic site to transport guests directly into Bond’s action-packed world, creating unique and immersive sequences brought to life.”

Neal Callow – 007 ELEMENTS

Jakob Falkner

CEO Cable Car Company Sölden

“We are delighted to be working with EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to bring Bond back to Sölden – by creating a genuinely unique experience in the heart of Tyrol. Along with the many exciting and diverse activities already on offer in our area, this installation will enhance Sölden’s positioning as an all-year-round destination for sports and entertainment.”

Jakob Falkner – 007 ELEMENTS

Tino Schaedler

Head of Design Optimist L.A.

Tino Schaedler from “Optimist Design” was instrumental in the visual interpretation. He has already been on film sets of blockbusters such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Harry Potter”. Moreover, he works with global brands such as Google and Nike and international artists like Kanye West and Daft Punk.

Tino Schädler – 007 ELEMENTS

Johann Obermoser

Architect

Obermoser arch-omo zt GmbH is one of the leading architectural firms in Austria that has developed award-winning commercial and residential buildings since 1983. Tyrolean architect Johann Obermoser and his team have designed the two cable cars, Gaislachkoglbahn and Giggijochbahn, and planned the impressive ice Q restaurant in Sölden.

Johann Obermoser – 007 ELEMENTS

The story of the 007 shoot in Sölden

James Bond SPECTRE

Even Daniel Craig as Agent 007 couldn’t resist: Spectacular locations paired with a unique mountain panorama and snow guarantee. Reason enough for producer Sam Mendes to choose Sölden as one of the top film locations and ‘fantastic places’ for the SPECTRE James Bond adventure.

007 shooting location ice Q

The ice Q restaurant and Agent 007 filming spot on Gaislachkogl might be quite as legendary as James Bond himself. The gourmet restaurant opened in 2013, ranks among the most spectacular Alpine buildings due to its location at 3048 meters above sea level. Characterized by its purist architecture, the 900 m² glass facades are glittering in the bright sunshine, overlooking the breathtaking scenery of the Ötztal Alps. „It‘s almost surrealistic, it resembles a painting,“ stated actor Dave Bautista when he first arrived on top of the peak. The ice Q glass cube plays an important role in the movie. Not as a gourmet temple but as a futurist hospital where villain Christoph Waltz pursues his devilish plans… Also the peak of Gaislachkogl is one of the photo call spots in the „Spectre“ movie.

Aussenansicht ice Q im Sommer

Behind the Scenes

Where are the film locations in Sölden?

  • Gaislachkogl Middle Station: triple rope mountain gondola terminal, Gaislachkogl: ice Q restaurant and mountain summit (3048 m)
  • Glacier: Road Tunnel connecting Rettenbach and Tiefenbach Glacier and adjacent Glacier Road
  • Die Arbeiten der First und Second Unit dauerten 15 Tage.

Which equipment was required on the spot?

  • 80 trucks with high-tech equipment , 80 minivans, 50 Pickups, 45 Range Rovers, two Britten-Norman Islander aircrafts
  • A giant storage area covering several thousands of square meters was installed for the trucks, trailers and technical equipment in close vicinity to the base station of Gaislachkogl mountain gondola.

How big was the entire film team?

  • During peak times, there was a huge film team of up to 600 people working on the movie shooting in Sölden.
Szenen aus James Bond SPECTRE in Sölden
Szenen aus 007 SPECTRE in Sölden
007 ELEMENTS im Sommer

“A vast number of „James Bond“ and „Spectre“ announcements in the international press and innumerous press releases about Sölden have added to very positive image building. The overall PR value for Sölden is surely enormous.”

Jakob Falkner

CEO Cable Car Company Sölden

“A vast number of „James Bond“ and „Spectre“ announcements in the international press and innumerous press releases about Sölden have added to very positive image building. The overall PR value for Sölden is surely enormous.”

Jakob Falkner

CEO Cable Car Company Sölden

“A vast number of „James Bond“ and „Spectre“ announcements in the international press and innumerous press releases about Sölden have added to very positive image building. The overall PR value for Sölden is surely enormous.”

Jakob Falkner

CEO Cable Car Company Sölden

A great honor for Sölden

The decision to take film scenes in Sölden for the first „Winter Bond“ after many years, is a great honor and distinction for the holiday resort. On occasion of the international movie shooting start producer Sam Mendes announced the following in front of the international press: „We are taking Bond back to the Alps, to the snow again, in Sölden in Austria.“ The first „behind the scenes“ video released by Sony Pictures focused almost entirely on the movie shooting in Sölden. Right at the start Bond Girl Léa Seydoux officially declared: „We are in Austria in a beautiful place called Sölden.“ The video was clicked on YouTube millions of times within only a few weeks – months before the official film premiere. In the course of several press statements, Sölden was mentioned as one of the main movie shooting locations.

Gaislachkoglbahn in Sölden