AUSTRIA – Ötztal & Kaunertal // Spectre (2015)
In “SPECTRE” Bond chases his enemies via plane over snowy roads. The hunt combines stunning valleys and mountain tops from two of Tirol’s finest ski areas.
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Little Austria
AUSTRIA – Feldkirch // Quantum of Solace (2008)
Feldkirch was the stand-in for Bregenz. Quite a good choice: Back in the days even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle fell in love with the little town!
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A Song of Ice and Desire
AUSTRIA – Ice Q Restaurant, Sölden // Spectre (2015)
The “Ice Q” in Sölden is one of the most exclusive movie locations from the Bond movieverse. That is not only thanks to the great Martinis served, but to the adjoining “007 Elements” exhibition.
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Bregenz is not for Everybody
AUSTRIA – Bregenz // Quantum of Solace (2008)
Bregenz at Lake Constance hosts the world’s largest floating stage. But that wasn’t what convinced the Bond makers to stop for a visit.
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QUANTUM OF SOLACE Movie Locations – from Italy to Chile
James Bond travels the world. These are the “Quantum of Solace” movie locations, from Italy to Austria, to Chile, to Bolivia and Panama. Continue reading
Joyride for honest Liars
AUSTRIA – Vienna, the Vienna Prater Ferris Wheel // The Living Daylights (1987)
James Bond and Kara share their first kiss at car No. 10 of the famous ferris wheel at the Vienna Prater. You should take your loved one there too – but wait for the sunset! Continue reading
An Imperial View
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace // The Living Daylights (1987)
The Schönbrunn Palace is one of Viennas main tourist attractions. And it is as depicted in the Bond movie – with flair and grandezza. Continue reading
The Ballroom Blitz
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Sofiensaal // The Living Daylights (1987)
In “The Living Daylights”, James Bond visits the Bratislava opera. The exterior is the easy to find Vienna Volksoper, but you have to try hard to get into this interior filming location. Continue reading
At the Sweet Sniper Corner
AUSTRIA – Vienna, the Volksoper & Bond’s “sniper room” // The Living Daylights (1987)
There are uglier places for an assassination: This Vienna spot offers both a chocolate shop and a superb opera house! Continue reading
Vienna Gasworks
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Gasometer // The Living Daylights (1987)
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
The Recreational Border
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Steinsporn Bridge // The Living Daylights (1987)
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
A Vienna back from the 80s
AUSTRIA – Vienna, Antonigasse and Sommarugagasse // The Living Daylights (1987)
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