WHERE THE ALPS MEET THE ROCKIES & EVERY DISH IS A TASTE OF EUROPEAN HERITAGE.
Vail’s authentic German-Austrian gem—hand-carved wood, hearty plates, and the soul of the Alps in the heart of Vail Village.
At GoSno.Co, we’ve ferried countless guests to **Almresi**—and every time, they step out of our SUVs wide-eyed, transported to a **Bavarian chalet** without ever leaving Colorado. Tucked into a historic building on Gore Creek, this family-owned restaurant is **Vail’s most authentic Alpine experience**. From the moment you cross the threshold—past hand-painted murals, under antler chandeliers, and into the glow of the stube—you’re in **Tyrolean territory**. It’s not just dinner; it’s **dinner with dirndls, dumplings, and a side of gemütlichkeit**.
Imagine **Oktoberfest meets Vail après**—**wood-paneled walls**, **cozy booths**, and **servers in traditional attire** pouring frothy steins. The energy is **warm, raucous, and utterly joyful**: groups clinking glasses of **Weihenstephaner**, couples sharing **cheese fondue**, and families teaching kids to say **“Prost!”**. In winter, the **fireplace roars**; in summer, the **creekside patio** hums with accordion music. It’s **Europe in the Rockies**—where **ski boots are welcome**, and **laughter is the house wine**.
Opened in 2016 by the **Schoepf family**—third-generation restaurateurs from **Innsbruck**—**Almresi** (meaning “alpine hut”) brings **400 years of Tyrolean tradition** to Vail. Every detail is authentic: **hand-carved furniture** shipped from Austria, **recipes from Oma’s kitchen**, and **staff trained in European hospitality**. The menu is a love letter to the Alps: **Wiener Schnitzel** pounded thin, **Käsespätzle** with caramelized onions, **Apfelstrudel** baked fresh daily. At GoSno.Co, we’ve seen **Austrians cry with joy** here—this is **home, 5,000 miles away**.
Every dish is **made from scratch** with **European imports** and **Colorado ranch ingredients**. Start with **Obatzda** (Bavarian cheese spread) and **pretzel bread**. Move to **Schweinhaxe** (crispy pork knuckle) or **Zürich Geschnetzeltes** (veal in cream sauce). Save room for **Kaiserschmarrn**—fluffy shredded pancake with rum raisins. The **beer list** is a **Bavarian hall of fame**: **Spaten**, **Paulaner**, **Ayinger**. Cocktails? Try the **Alpen Mule** with **Zirbenz pine liqueur**. It’s **soul food for skiers**—rich, comforting, and **irresistibly authentic**.
Gruyère, Emmental, white wine—served with bread, potatoes, pickles. Dip, swirl, repeat.
Golden-fried veal, lingonberry, parsley potatoes—crisp, tender, perfection.
Fluffy pancake torn into pieces, rum raisins, plum compote—heaven in a skillet.
Four 5oz pours of Bavarian classics—perfect for après or dinner warm-up.
**Almresi** isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a **cultural portal**. It’s where **Vail locals celebrate birthdays**, where **European visitors feel at home**, where **first-timers discover fondue**. It’s **hearty without being heavy**, **authentic without being stuffy**, and **joyful in every bite**. Whether it’s a **romantic stube dinner**, a **family fondue night**, or a **solo stein at the bar**, it delivers. Let GoSno.Co deliver you from the airport to the host stand—your **Alpine adventure** begins the moment you say **“Guten Appetit!”**.
Ready to taste the Alps at Almresi in Vail?
GoSno.Co offers private transfers—airport to chalet table, no lederhosen required.