Bavaria In Vail, Colorado - A European Ski Weekend At German Vail Village

Bavarian farmhouse-style architecture in Vail Colorado

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Last winter we were not going back to Germany for Christmas, but we got our European winter vacation and ski trip anyways – in Colorado!!! Yes, you read right! In the United States!!! For all the Europe and alpine lovers out there, this post is about our European Ski Weekend in German Vail Village, Colorado.

Arriving at Vail Village in Colorado we immediately felt we got catapulted across the Atlantic to the German/Austrian Alps. The Bavarian-inspired village at Vail Ski Resort is by far the most authentic European place we have seen in the US. Strolling through quaint Vail Village you will find Bavarian farmhouse-style architecture, cute Alpine hotels run by Bavarians, and restaurants serving authentic pretzels, Schnitzel, Glühwein (mulled wine), and many more German, Austrian and Swiss treats. A true European food heaven! ♥

For all the Europe lovers: The Bavarian-inspired alpine village at Vail Ski Resort in Colorado is the perfect and most authentic European winter experience there is in the US.

OUR EUROPEAN STYLE SKI WEEKEND AT GERMANY INSPIRED VAIL VILLAGE

Table of Contents

Where To Stay In Vail – Alpine Style German Hotels In Vail
Where To Eat In Vail – German Restaurants In Vail
What To Do In Vail – Skiing At Vail Ski Resort

A TASTE OF BAVARIA IN VAIL, COLORADO

WHERE TO STAY IN VAIL – ALPINE STYLE GERMAN HOTELS IN VAIL

German Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer at Vail Village Colorado — European Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer at Vail Village, Colorado

There are plenty of hotels and resorts at Vail Village, but the German-inspired Alpine hotels in Vail truly stand out and make this ski town so pretty. Here are the European run and/or German-inspired farmhouse-style hotels of Vail.

ALPINE STYLE GERMAN HOTELS IN VAIL

Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer
Vail’s most intimate family-owned and operated lodge, bar and restaurant. Hotel Gasthof Gramshammer embraces true European style Alpine feeling created by the original Austrian owners.

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Sonnenalp Vail
Modern European Luxury inspired by its sister bed and breakfast hotel in Germany.

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Austria Haus Hotel
European chic in a Colorado Rocky Mountain resort-no two rooms are the same at this time-honored Vail ski hotel.

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Christiania at Vail
Christiania at Vail is a European-style boutique hotel in the heart of Vail Village

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WHERE TO EAT AUTHENTIC GERMAN CUISINE IN VAIL – EUROPEAN RESTAURANTS IN VAIL

Aprés ski at German Alpenrose restaurant in Vail Colorado — Aprés ski on the patio of Alpenrose Restaurant at Vail Village

The German restaurants with their aprés ski patios and alpine-style interiors make Vail Village even more like a European ski town. You will find authentic Schnitzel, Fondue, pretzels, sausages, etc. and of course Austrian and German beer. Have some Glühwein (mulled wine) and an Apfelstreusel (apple crumble) to round up this German culinary experience.

EUROPEAN RESTAURANTS IN VAIL

AlmResi
The cuisine is inspired by the Alps and the Rocky Mountains with a cozy European flair

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Alpenrose
Lovely prepared dishes from traditional German recipes to fine classics and specialties, with a touch of international culinary inspiration

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Pepi’s Bar & Restaurant
Continental and American cuisine specializing in German/Austrian dishes

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Swiss Chalet Restaurant
Authentic Swiss-German regional hearty favorites such as Schnitzel and delicious fondues

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Ludwig’s Stüberl
Creative, regionally inspired German cuisine in a truly unique setting

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Ein Prosit – Avon
Live Music and German treats in Avon

Alpenrose German restaurant at Vail Resort Colorado — Alpine interior at Alpenrose Restaurant in Vail

Colorado Vail village Hotel Gramshammer at night — Christmas market feeling while strolling around Vail Village at night

Colorado Vail village at night — Christmas market feeling while strolling around Vail Village at night

WHAT TO DO IN VAIL COLORADO – SKIING AT VAIL SKI RESORT

Ski slope at Vail Ski Resort in Colorado — Backside slope of Vail Ski Resort

Vail is not only known for its German-style alpine village but also for its massive terrain ski resort. Every type of skier and snowboarder will find their perfect slopes within Colorado’s famous Vail Ski Resort.

Another great thing about Vail Ski Resort, besides the sheer size of the terrain, is Vail’s BBQ grills on top of the mountain that everyone can use to grill their own sausages and veggies.