The best dining experiences not only provide a delicious meal but offer something unique — an experience that you will always remember. The Viking Yurt at Park City Mountain Resort certainly offers a dining adventure unlike anything else you will find in Utah. Not only will you dine 8,700 feet up a mountain and in a yurt, but you will reach the restaurant on a sleigh. As we said — it’s unforgettable.

Dining at the Viking Yurt is an experience of a lifetime. This adventure takes approximately four hours and from the minute you arrive, you are in for an evening that is beautiful, romantic, and delicious.
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Your night will begin with a 25-minute sleigh ride that takes you up the mountain. You’ll want to bundle up for the brisk ride but you'll also have the views of the night sky, trees, city lights, and mountains to distract you from the cold.
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The sleigh will drop you off at the heated Viking Yurt on Park City Mountain. Here, you’ll be greeted with a warm fire, a rustic atmosphere, and soft music playing in the background. You can also enjoy a cup of glogg, a hot, non-alcoholic berry drink with just the perfect amount of spices.
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The Viking Yurt provides a six-course gourmet dinner that will delight your taste buds. The meal will include soup, salad, and a sorbet palate cleanser that will prepare you for the upcoming entree.
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Your meal features an entrée, complete with vegetables, potatoes, and more. You will also enjoy a selection of cheese and fruit that is served on an aspen slab.
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The final course is dessert, which is a delicious Marzipan and Valrhona chocolate cake with vanilla cardamon ice cream.
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Alcoholic services are available at the yurt, and coffee and tea are offered during dessert time only.
The dining experience at the Viking Yurt is only available from December to March each year. You will need to make reservations in advance as less than 40 people are seated nightly in the yurt.
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Also, children under nine years old are not allowed on this adventure.
As you ride the sleigh back down the mountain, you’ll be happy and full. The dining experience at the Viking Yurt checks all of the boxes for a memorable evening.
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Have you ever dined at the Viking Yurt in Utah? What was your experience like? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to share your Viking Yurt in Utah photos with us as well. We’d love to hear from you!

You can learn more about this unique dining experience on the Viking Yurt website. And if you are searching for something new to do each winter in Utah, check out our list of 15 must-visit places to visit each winter in Utah. But before you go on any adventure, make sure you prepare for the cold with the right winter gear!

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What are some items on the Viking Yurt menu?

If you have the opportunity to visit the Viking Yurt in Utah, you are in for an unforgettable experience. This hidden gem is unlike any other dining experience in the country and even its menu is going to leave a lasting impression. Some of the items you will enjoy when you dine in a yurt on a Utah mountain include:

  • Glogg: a non-alcoholic, berry-based cider that is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom.
  • Soup: A lobster and salmon bisque, complete with chives and mild Sil Gochu chili threads.
  • Salad: Features beautiful garden greens with watermelon radish, tomato, and an Anisette pear. It includes a lemon and honey dressing.
  • Intermezzo: A lemon tarragon sorbet palate cleanser.
  • Entrée: Braised beef short ribs accompanied by mashed potatoes and winter veggies.
  • Cheese course: Includes locally sourced and exotic cheese with fresh fruit and Biquinho peppers.
  • Dessert: Marzipan and Valrhona chocolate cake with vanilla cardamom ice cream and a chocolate medallion.

 

What are some of the best winter activities in Utah?

It is certainly tempting to stay cooped up indoors when the cold weather arrives in Utah. The snow and freezing temperatures can make anyone (me included!), want to snuggle up with a good book and relax. However, we find that winter is one of the best times to head outdoors and explore. There are dozens of incredible winter activities in Utah to add to your bucket list including the following:

 

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