Sonnenalp Hotel

'This authentic Bavarian-style alpine lodge brings a slice of Germany's Black Forest to the Colorado Rockies, complete with European charm and world-class skiing at your doorstep.' What's Special? The Sonnenalp is one of the few hotels in North America to house a traditional European spa with authentic Alpine treatments, including hay baths and herbal steam rooms. The hotel's on-site brewery crafts German-style beers using Rocky Mountain spring water, and their restaurant features a 20,000-bottle wine cellar. Notably, it's been family-owned by the Faessler family for over 40 years, maintaining genuine Bavarian hospitality traditions. Don't Miss The hotel's private ski concierge service provides complimentary equipment delivery to Vail's Blue Sky Basin, and their heated outdoor pool offers stunning Gore Range mountain views. In summer, their guided wildflower walks reveal over 200 alpine species unique to this elevation, including the rare Colorado columbine.