Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado | 866-284-4411

Christmas

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas at the Sonnenalp

The Sonnenalp Hotel is one of the best resorts in Colorado, and our Christmas Eve and Christmas Days dinners are always beautiful and extravagant. Celebrate the holiday with upscale buffets at Ludwig's featuring Christmas Goose, fresh carved beef tenderloin, crab legs, oysters, prawns, carpaccio, lobster ravioli, salads, sides, desserts and more.

If you decide to spend the night, you can also take advantage of the indoor/outdoor heated pool and whirlpools, a spa treatment, and all sorts of other outdoor activities.

FOR DETAILS & RESERVATIONS:

970-479-5429 / concierge@sonnenalp.com

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Christmas Eve Dinner

December 24, 5-9 PM
$195 Adults | $70 Children (5-12)

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Christmas Day Dinner

December 25, 3-8 PM
$195 Adults | $70 Children (5-12)

Christmas Menu 2024

Soup & Salads

DIY Salad Bar - Artisan Greens, Arugula, Spinach, Cucumber, Cured Tomatoes, Dried Cranberries, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Lemon Dressing, Honey Mustard Dressing

Frisée Salad - Smoked Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, Shaved Red Onion, Sherry Dressing

Roasted Beet Salad - Pomegranate, Candied Pecan, Honey Mustard Dressing, Peppered Goat Cheese

Winter Chickpea Salad - Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Dried Cranberries, Pumpkin Seeds, Lemon Basil Dressing

Winter Vegetable & Lentil Soup - Basil Pesto

Maine Lobster & Brandy Bisque - Truffle Oil

Artisan Cheese & Cured Meat Station

Regional & European Cheese & Meats

Chutneys, Grapes, Dried Fruits, Crackers, Assorted Breads, Whipped Butter, Cured

Tomato & Goat Cheese Butter, Black Pepper Butter, Avocado Oil, Pumpkin Oil,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Carving Station Chef Attendant

Roasted Christmas Goose Blackberry-Port Jus

Slow Roasted Black Angus Beef Tenderloin - Black Truffle Jus, Creamy Horseradish, Sea Salt

Seafood Station

Chardonnay Poached Prawns, Jonah Crab Claws, Crab Legs, Assorted Fresh Oysters, Shallot Pepper Mignonette, Bloody Mary Sauce, Thai Chili Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Lemons, Tabasco

Platters

Tuna Tataki - Truffle Yuzu Emulsion, Avocado Puree , Peak Farm Micro Coriander

Dill Cured Atlantic Salmon - Horseradish Cream, Pickled Onions, Arugula

Peppered Beef Carpaccio - Arugula, Parmesan, Truffle Crème Fraîche

Smoked Duck - Cherry Chutney, Toasted Coriander, Pea Tendril

Mini Features

Maine Lobster Salad - Champagne Jelly, Cucumber Salsa

Tuna Poke - Wakame Salad, Crispy Won Ton, Spice Marinade

Smoked Rainbow Trout Blini, Caviar, Crème Fraîche

Brandy & Sage Pâté Focaccia, Shaved Parmesan

Shrimp Salad - Avocado Cream, Jalapeño, Cilantro – Served in a cone

Szechuan Chili Chicken Salad

Table Side Passed Station Chef Attendant

Saffron and Shrimp Risotto - Citrus Garlic Gremolata - Served in Parmesan Wheel

Bountiful Harvest

Herb Crusted Striped Bass, Citrus Butter Sauce, Blistered Tomato Vinaigrette

Five Spice & Honey Glazed Country Ham - Roasted Apple Salsa

Duck Confit & Potato Gnocchi, Root Vegetables

Lobster & Shrimp Ravioli, Brandy Sun-Dried Tomato Cream, Pecorino, Basil

Bourbon Sweet Potato Mash

Buttered Haricot-vert - Smoked Pearl Onions, Toasted Almonds

Roasted Cauliflower and Black Truffle Gratin

Kids Buffet

Chicken Fingers
Mac & Cheese
Buttered Green Beans

Desserts

Chef Irma’s Assorted Mini Desserts

Cotton Candy Machine

Ice Cream Station