Biking in the Town of Vail

Almresi’s cuisine if inspired by the Alps and offers an authentic European flare. The restaurant features recipes from the family’s roots in the Black Forest of Germany. This influence can easily be found on the menu with selections such as Resi’s Schnitzel, Schweitzer Rosti and the popular Kaiserschmarrn for dessert.

Nearby Gorsuch Ski Café offers Bavarian-inspired bakery items such as oversized pretzels, chocolate hazelnut croissants and warm drinks such as Gluhwein, Café Coretto, crafthouse cocktails and an extensive coffee and espresso menu.

The Blu Cow in the heart of Vail Village on Bridge Street offers the original Swiss hot dog for a quick grab and go option along with homemade soups, cocktails and beer on tap.

Pepi’s Bar and Restaurant is owned and managed by one of Vail’s original families who settled in the area from Austria. The outdoor deck at Pepi’s is the place to be seen as it’s at the crossroads of Bridge Street and Gore Creek Drive – the epicenter of Vail Village. The bar and restaurant serves both traditional European and Austrian specialty dishes such as Wienerschnitzel and classic Beef Stroganoff.

Almresi’s sister restaurant Alpenrose provides all of the European inspiration in a more casual setting. Sit on the deck for lunch and enjoy a Bavarian or Austrian beer or opt for a warm Gluhwein Waldertau, a German hot mulled wine. Classic menu selections include Oktoberfest Hax’n crispy pork shank with a fresh baked German pretzel, the Schnitzel “Rockies and Roses” or for dessert a classic Apfelstrudel.

In addition to the Swiss Chalet, Sonnenalp offers multiple dining experience the enliven the best of Bavaria in all of its restaurants. For the best European breakfast in town, try Ludwig’s Breakfast and for live entertainment and small bites, enjoy the King’s Club and for European pastries and coffee stop by Treff Café.