The Private Gondola Seating At This Restaurant Was Actually Built In Italy, Dismantled, And Brought To Colorado

If you're looking for a unique place to dine, then you'll love Alpenrose Vail in Colorado. This restaurant is different and fun in many ways, but the most unique feature of it is its gondolas. At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in December 2020, Alpenrose decided to source and import several decommissioned gondolas from Italy to turn them into private, outdoor dining rooms. You can still reserve a gondola now to enjoy a very memorable meal and a prix fixe menu.

Alpenrose Vail is a very special restaurant. It's been serving residents and visitors to Vail since 1974.

This restaurant serves a variety of authentic German dishes. The vibe is decidedly Bavarian. You'll love it.

The food is excellent and is exactly what you'd expect from a place like this. The pretzels served here are quite popular.

The schnitzel is another dish that guests love.

Of course, you don't want to miss out on the German desserts, either like this apple strudel.

Inside the restaurant, you'll find lots of cool décor and details like this table with ski lift seating.

This restaurant is charming and memorable. It's no wonder it's been in business for so many years!

The gondola seating is something that is really extra special, though. You'll definitely want to try it.

Alpenrose Vail sourced the gondolas from South Tyrol in Italy. From there they went to Austria to have the interiors completed, and then they went to Germany to restore the exteriors. Finally, they made their way to Vail in December 2020.

If you want to eat in one of these gondolas, you'll have to make reservations in advance.

Each gondola seats four guests and has its own Bluetooth speaker, dimming light switch, and heater.

The menu in the gondola is prix-fixe. First, you get a salad. Then, you get an entree which you and your companions will prepare yourselves on a Raclette Grill & Fondue Combo cooker. Finally, you'll get to choose between two different desserts at the end.

This meal is certainly one that you will never forget. It's not like anything else you have done before! Bon appetit!

Without a doubt, Alpenrose Vail in Colorado is a very unique dining experience; this German restaurant in Vail has created something that everyone involved will enjoy and remember. You'll love dining in one of these gondolas, and it's even more exciting when you think about the fact that they came all the way from Italy! Enjoy your meal and have fun in Vail!

If you're looking for more unique dining experiences in Colorado, check out this list of places for more ideas - and if you need a place to spend the night in Vail, Marriott has several luxury options that will make your stay unforgettable.