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Vail Square is the pedestrian plaza at the center of Lionshead Village, framed by The Arrabelle at Vail Square and a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. In winter the Arrabelle's outdoor Alderhof Ice Rink fills the middle of it, with fire pits nearby; the rest of the year it is a crossroads of shops, cafés and restaurants on the way to and from the mountain.

It is free to walk through at any time, and it is the easiest meeting point in Lionshead. Families tend to get the most from it on winter evenings, when an after-dinner skate is right outside the restaurants.

The Alderhof Ice Rink

The open-air rink is run by The Arrabelle and opens for the winter season. Skate rentals come in all sizes, and skating-assist devices are available for beginners and young children. Hours and prices are not published online, so check at the rink or with the hotel.

Eating and drinking on the square

Tavern on the Square, the Arrabelle's gastropub, has a walk-up bar and dining that opens onto the square, and The Belle is the hotel's coffee shop and bakery. The Arrabelle's RockResorts Spa is in the same building for anyone who would rather thaw out than skate.

Shopping around the square

The Arrabelle complex holds Vail Sports for rentals and tuning, and brand stores including Burton, Patagonia, Helly Hansen and Oakley. The après-ski boutique Snow Bunny is close by on Lionshead Place.

Summer

The ice gives way to open plaza in the warmer months, and The Arrabelle lists a summer amphitheater with featured concerts among its amenities. For kids who need to burn off energy, the Onion playground is elsewhere in Lionshead.

Sources: The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Discover Vail ice skating. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Vail Square
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675 Lionshead Pl
Vail, 81657

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About Vail Square

Quick answer: Vail Square is a business at 675 Lionshead Pl, Vail, CO 81657. Vail Square, the plaza at the heart of Lionshead framed by The Arrabelle, with the outdoor Alderhof Ice Rink in winter and the gondola a short walk away.

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Vail Square is the pedestrian plaza at the center of Lionshead Village, framed by The Arrabelle at Vail Square and a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. In winter the Arrabelle's outdoor Alderhof Ice Rink fills the middle of it, with fire pits nearby; the rest of the year it is a crossroads of shops, cafés and restaurants on the way to and from the mountain.

It is free to walk through at any time, and it is the easiest meeting point in Lionshead. Families tend to get the most from it on winter evenings, when an after-dinner skate is right outside the restaurants.

The Alderhof Ice Rink

The open-air rink is run by The Arrabelle and opens for the winter season. Skate rentals come in all sizes, and skating-assist devices are available for beginners and young children. Hours and prices are not published online, so check at the rink or with the hotel.

Eating and drinking on the square

Tavern on the Square, the Arrabelle's gastropub, has a walk-up bar and dining that opens onto the square, and The Belle is the hotel's coffee shop and bakery. The Arrabelle's RockResorts Spa is in the same building for anyone who would rather thaw out than skate.

Shopping around the square

The Arrabelle complex holds Vail Sports for rentals and tuning, and brand stores including Burton, Patagonia, Helly Hansen and Oakley. The après-ski boutique Snow Bunny is close by on Lionshead Place.

Summer

The ice gives way to open plaza in the warmer months, and The Arrabelle lists a summer amphitheater with featured concerts among its amenities. For kids who need to burn off energy, the Onion playground is elsewhere in Lionshead.

Sources: The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Discover Vail ice skating. Checked September 23, 2026.

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Amenities at Vail Square

  • Outdoor ice rink (winter)
  • Fire pits
  • Live-music events
  • Skating shows
  • Dining on the square
  • Shopping
  • Gondola access

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Vail Square?
In the centre of Lionshead Village at 675 Lionshead Place, Vail, CO 81657, the pedestrian plaza in front of The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a short walk from the Eagle Bahn Gondola. It is the central open space of Lionshead, between the hotel, the shops and restaurants, and the gondola.
Is there an ice rink in Vail Square?
Yes, in winter. The outdoor Alderhof Ice Rink fills the middle of the square, operated by The Arrabelle at Vail Square and open to the public. The operator's season is Thanksgiving to Closing Day, with skating daily in the afternoons and evenings throughout winter. Fire pits beside the rink make it an après-ski gathering spot as much as a rink.
What are the rink hours and prices?
They are not published online, the operator publishes the season and the afternoon/evening pattern, but no clock hours and no prices, and both can change by season. Check at the rink or with The Arrabelle before you go. Schedules posted on map sites often disagree, so trust the rink.
Can I rent skates?
Yes. Skate rentals are available at the rink, and the operator describes both of Vail's outdoor rinks as open to all ages and skill levels.
Does it cost anything to visit Vail Square?
No. The square is an open pedestrian plaza with no gate or entry fee, and the early-winter Vail Après ice skating shows on the rink are free. You pay only for skating itself, food, shopping, and ticketed events such as Vail Jazz.
Are there events at the rink in winter?
Yes. Discover Vail and the Town of Vail present the Vail Après Ice Skating Shows at the Arrabelle/Alderhof rink: free 15-minute exhibitions by elite and Team USA skaters, with two performances at 4:45PM and 5:30PM on early-winter Saturdays (Lionshead dates run late November through mid-to-late December in the current series; later dates move to Solaris Plaza in Vail Village). Check Discover Vail's events calendar for this season's dates.
What happens in Vail Square in summer?
The rink is removed and the plaza hosts Thursday-evening music. Lionshead Live is a free concert series presented by The Arrabelle at Vail Square with the Town of Vail (Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m. in its inaugural 2024 season), and Vail Jazz @ Vail Square puts ticketed headliner concerts under the Jazz Tent in the square on Thursday evenings (doors 5 p.m., shows at 6 p.m.). The Arrabelle also lists a summer amphitheater with featured concerts among its amenities. Check the current-season calendars for dates and line-ups.
Where can I eat on or near the square?
Tavern on the Square, The Arrabelle's gastropub, has a walk-up bar and dining that opens onto the square, and The Belle is the hotel's coffee shop and bakery on the square. Other Lionshead restaurants are a few minutes' walk away.
Where do I park for Vail Square?
In the Town of Vail's Lionshead Parking Structure, a short walk from the square and the Eagle Bahn Gondola, or ride the free Town of Vail bus to Lionshead. In both village structures the first hour is free and entry after 3 p.m. is free until 4 a.m.; after the first hour, summer parking is $2 per hour to a $10 maximum, while winter days run $10 per hour to a $30 maximum ($50 on peak days).

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