Vail, Colorado Christmas Activities, Resort Amenities & Holiday Dining
Experience Christmas in Vail, Colorado like never before at the Sonnenalp Hotel. From December 24th and 25th, join us in Vail for Christmas at the Sonnenalp! Enjoy an alpine holiday retreat featuring festive buffets, luxurious lodge stays, and the charm of Vail Village under the snow.
CHRISTMAS DINING AT LUDWIG'S
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.
FOR DETAILS & RESERVATIONS:
970-479-5429 / concierge@sonnenalp.com
Christmas Eve Dinner
December 24, 5-9 PM
$195 Adults | $70 Children (5-12)
Christmas Day Dinner
December 25, 3-8 PM
$195 Adults | $70 Children (5-12)
Christmas Menu
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