Furapass: The breathtaking scene of James Bond's Goldfinger!

Furapass: The breathtaking scene of James Bond's Goldfinger!

Furka Pass, Schweiz - Furkapass in Switzerland is one of the most impressive mountain roads in Europe and achieved worldwide celebrity from the James Bond film "Goldfinger", which was published in 1964 under the direction of Guy Hamilton. In this third Bond film with Sean Connery as the legendary secret agent, Bond follows the billionaire Auric Goldfinger, played by Gert Fröbe, who wants to destabilize the international currency system. The film contains iconic scenes, including a chase with an Aston Martin, which leads through the breathtaking landscape of the Furkapass, and is considered a large cash hit.

The filming for the Furapass scenes took place between July 5 and 12, 1964. The plot of the film also includes the well -known characters Oddjob, represented by Harold Sakata, as well as the Bondgirls Pussy Galore and Jill Masterson, played by Honor Blackman and Shirley Eaton. The famous "James Bond Goldfingerkurve" is now characterized by a sign at the viewpoint and is reminiscent of the filming. In addition, "Goldfinger" was awarded the Oscar for the best sound average and is known for the legendary sentence "shaken, not touched".

geography and history of the Furkapass

The fur capass, which is located on the border between the cantons of Uri and Valais in the southern part of Switzerland, extends over a height of 2,431 meters above sea level. The road, which was built in the 14th century for strategic military reasons, was opened in 1867 and has a total length of 31.5 km. The passport is known for its snowy winter season and remains closed to traffic from October to May, which attracts over 250,000 visitors annually. In summer, however, the road remains open to cars, cyclists and motorcyclists and offers one of the most picturesque street tours that leads from Andermatt to Gletsch.

Special features of the fur capass are its breathtaking landscape with a view of glaciers, mountain peaks and forested areas, including the Rhone glacier, where adventurers can get through a 100 m long tunnel inside the glacier. The street shows dramatic hairpin bends, which can also be seen in the James Bond film "Goldfinger", especially in front of the Rhone glacier. There are various attractions for tourists, including the historic petrol station in Andermatt, where Bond and Tilly Masterson meet in history, which is now part of the Aurora Hotel.

The road conditions are usually good, but the fur capass is known as one of the most dangerous streets, especially in the dark or rain. Despite the challenges, the passport attracts tourists from all over the world and is compared with other famous mountain roads such as the Stelviopass and the Großglockner High Alpine Road. The view of the fur capass is spectacular and offers an unforgettable experience for everyone who wants to experience the beauty of the Alps.

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