Family Vacations at Goldener Hirsch

Earning a reputation as the “gold standard” of instruction, Deer Valley’s award-winning ski school provides customized lessons for adults and children to improve their technique and have more fun on the mountain. Many guests return to the same instructor season after season to keep honing their skills and reaching their goals.

After a day on the slopes, sore legs love our heated rooftop pool and infinity-edge hot tub, boasting impressive views of the surrounding peaks. Whether you're soaking in the hot tub with a bespoke mocktail or floating in the pool with friends, there is no better place to be than on our shimmering oasis in the sky.

For an exhilarating adventure, let a pack of trained Alaskan and Siberian Huskies whisk you away under the care of an experienced musher. You’ll race down breathtaking backwoods trails and take in epic views of the scenic Wasatch Mountains from the comfort of a dog sleigh.

This classic winter tradition at Woodward Park City is great fun for the whole family. Chairlifts do the hard work of getting you up the hill so you can zoom down the longest groomed tubing lanes in Utah. Two-hour sessions are available day and night. In summer, fly up to 50 mph down tubing hills at Olympic Park.

Slow it down on the slopes with a magical horse-drawn sleigh ride through gleaming powder and snow-laden groves. Bundle up under layers of blankets with your loved ones and appreciate the ethereal beauty and hushed silence of a winter wonderland. Select outfitters pair rides with multi-course dinner experiences featuring live entertainment.

Immerse yourself in the winter magic of Park City. Picture yourself gliding on ice, surrounded by stunning mountains at the base of Park City Mountain Resort. Guests of all ages may enjoy a delightful outdoor skate under twinkling lights, while onlookers sip hot cocoa around fire pits, adding to the magical ambiance. A perfect blend of winter joy and mountain charm awaits you.

Craft your ideal day of cruising, tubing, wake surfing and more. Relax, unwind and let our dedicated boat captains handle the details while you soak in views of majestic Mount Timpanogas and create cherished memories with your little ones on Deer Creek Reservoir.

Get your cameras ready, Park City’s hundreds of miles of hiking trails are abounding with photogenic views. Trek through slender aspen groves with popping lemon leaves and wildflower meadows blooming with lupine, Indian paintbrush and wild rose in summer. Keep your eyes peeled for elk, deer, eagles and red-tailed hawks, which can be often spotted along nature trails.

Relax as a family in the rooftop pool where views stretch directly over the slopes. The warm water is an ideal tonic to sore muscles, and leaves you feeling rejuvenated for your next day of adventure.

Learn to make one of Bavaria’s most iconic snacks, the pretzel. Gain the technical know-how to twist and turn pretzels into deliciously fluffy, exceptionally crunchy, and perfectly cracked baked works of art during this hands-on cooking lesson.

Connect with patient and kind-spirited horses against a backdrop of sweeping views of the majestic Wasatch Mountains. Saddle up for a trail ride and wander off to a distant wilderness. Enjoy curated one-of-a-kind horse-trail riding experiences that support all levels of riding ability and interests.

Beat the heat and head off the grid for a (family-friendly) wild ride. Enjoy the thrill of white water rafting in the lush mountain wilderness outside Park City. With our expert river guides, you will safely traverse Class II rapids on this unforgettable journey down the mighty Weber River, all while taking in views of the majestic Uinta Mountains.