Switzerland Movies

1918, produced by Frederick Burlingham.

"A series of films taken during a difficult and dangerous ascent of the Jungfrau;, showing views of the climbers at an height of over 13,000 feet....

This film gives a fine panoramic view of this wonderful railway track through immense gorges and cuttings and snow baulks of from 15 to 20 feet high...

Released in 1901

A party of tourists ascending to the peak of the Rigi find a fresh fall of snow covering the summit. They soon divided into battalions, and bombard...

The two guides Adrien and Félix Veillon with the customer Rotschild climb the Argentine ridge in the Swiss canton of Valais. The film was so...

Swiss documentary on the ascent of the Eiger by the Mitellegi ridge. After spending the night in the hut located 625 meters below the summit, two...

1909, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

A scene of harvesting hay on the great winter playground. The group of busy reapers, with hand scythes, in the foreground, the Swiss maids who...

Released in 1901

A film being photographed from the front of the engine. A grand view of the snow-clad peaks of this fine range of mountains is depicted from an...

The climbing of the Fiamma, the famous rock needle in the Bergell, with minimal equipment and technique. A must for lovers of mountain sports. A...

1903, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith

1907, cinematography by Frank Ormiston-Smith.

Interlaken, as its name implies, is dependent to a large extent on the two beautiful lakes for much of its popularity. An interesting short panorama...

The journey begins at the airport – a multicultural place where all kinds of people come together. The audience looks over the shoulders of a...

Kandersteg, the highest mountain village on the Gemmi route is a delightful spot and the center of fine excursions in the mountain regions of the...

The world-famed Simmenthal cattle, bred by Herr Rebmann, are seen leaving the valley for the summer pastures on the Grimmalp. The herds are...