Looking for a unique dining experience in Utah? Raise your gaze to The Viking Yurt atop Park City Mountain Resort. How many dinners begin with a 23-minute sleigh ride? This one covers 1,800 vertical feet, and that’s just the start of a four-hour adventure in dining. The six courses of Norwegian cuisine might be memorable enough in any context. This intimate setting distinguishes The Viking Yurt, though, with a mountaintop feeling of isolation that makes the food presentation and the classical music from the baby grand piano seem all the more remarkable.
The glow of The Viking Yurt, established in 1999 by Norwegian natives Joy and Geir Vik, creates a beacon on the mountain. You can see why this is a popular site for marriage proposals.
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The nighttime view from above Park City adds to the sense of adventure that comes with a visit to The Viking Yurt.
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Traction is not an issue on the trek to The Viking Yurt, and the heated cap is available to a limited number of guests.
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Blankets are provided for the sleigh ride to The Viking Yurt, and you’ll want to be on time. There’s only one nightly trip to The Viking Yurt.
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The Viking Yurt has room for 34 guests in one nightly sitting for dinner. The Viking spirit is part of the fun.
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The lobster and salmon bisque fits nicely into the six-course presentation.
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The braised short ribs, cooked for five hours in a red wine sauce, headline the meal.
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In the Norwegian tradition, a cheese course follows the entree. Then comes dessert.
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The unique dining experience of The Viking Yurt, offered during the heart of the ski season, requires some planning. The establishment’s website provides extensive instructions about making reservations and what to expect. The Viking Yurt’s Facebook page is filled with photos that capture the flavor of a dinner that qualifies as an event and an experience, beyond the meal. It’s all part of what makes Park City a great destination.
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Address: The Viking Yurt, 1345 Lowell Ave, Park City, UT 84060, USA
