The Buckingham Palace is a jewel in the heart of London – and home to the royal family. They were not amused, when the Bond crew wanted to film in front of their door. At first. Continue reading
In Hamburg James Bond sent a car flying – only to crash-land it on one of Germany’s finest shopping boulevards. The stunt had been filmed on three locations – why for the shopping fever, there are some more places to visit. Continue reading
Vienna has more to offer than its imperial past and magnificent center. Going south, you’ll find a revitalized industrial area – where spy stories come true. Continue reading
Embankment Station is in the heart of London – as a filming location it might not be that spectacular. But as a hub to get around, it is perfect! Continue reading
As Sardinia gets fancy, the quaint and quiet San Pantaleo stays true to itself. The original Italian village is a must visit. Continue reading
Steinsporn Bridge in Vienna was used in a James Bond border scene. Without the action, the bridge looks boring – but it is the gate to a real paradise. Continue reading
The “Body Worlds” exhibition in Miami surrounds James Bond with dead bodies. Filming took place in Prague – deep inside the Vitkov Monument. Continue reading
Sardinia is famous for its turquoise waters at the Costa Smeralda. In “The Spy Who Loved Me” Bond visits the beaches too – in his submarine Lotus Esprit. Continue reading
When it comes to “Octopussy” everybody knows the luxury Taj Lake Palace on Jagniwas Island. But there is a second island – further south – which also played an important role in the movie. Continue reading
Corfu has a rough coastline. And it has Agios Georgios Beach! Bond came here for the oysters – but you should wait for the low season. Continue reading
The MI6 is under threat by a mole of Spectre. So where to go, when there is secret business to be discussed? Best to Londons oldest and most secretive restaurant… Continue reading
There is a place where Vienna looks a bit like an old Soviet town – sure the Bond crew had to film there. Almost 30 years later the locations are still recognizable, though calling them “Soviet” won’t do them justice. Continue reading
