Reservations: (02) 9523 4885
Reservations: (02) 9523 4885
This June at Valhalla
get set for snowballs of fun
Here in the halls of Valhalla high up in the spectacular Snow Mountains of New South Wales, we invite you to enjoy a magical winter getaway that combines all the fun and festivities of Yule with a beautiful mountain experience!
Yulefest at valhalla perisher
June is Yulefest at Valhalla
June is Yulefest at Valhalla
June is Yulefest at Valhalla
Every June at Valhalla we deck the halls with Yuletide trimmings. It's the time for the fun and festivity of Yule, the Viking's Celebration of Winter!
June is a magical time of year to visit Perisher Valley, right when our lands are transforming into a spectacular winter wonderland and skiers snow scene!
Yulefest at Valhalla is a month lon
Every June at Valhalla we deck the halls with Yuletide trimmings. It's the time for the fun and festivity of Yule, the Viking's Celebration of Winter!
June is a magical time of year to visit Perisher Valley, right when our lands are transforming into a spectacular winter wonderland and skiers snow scene!
Yulefest at Valhalla is a month long celebration with special Yule Dinners and Viking Feasts held on selected nights.
Feasting and Festivity
June is Yulefest at Valhalla
June is Yulefest at Valhalla
Eat, drink and be merry! Be spoilt with warm mountain hospitality and gourmet meals.
Stay midweek for a fun Lillördag Viking Feast or over the weekend for a special Yule Dinner.
Try your hand at some fun Viking inspired games, make a wish on the Yule pinecone, take a Viking rune reading or just sit back, glass of mead in hand and enjoy th
Eat, drink and be merry! Be spoilt with warm mountain hospitality and gourmet meals.
Stay midweek for a fun Lillördag Viking Feast or over the weekend for a special Yule Dinner.
Try your hand at some fun Viking inspired games, make a wish on the Yule pinecone, take a Viking rune reading or just sit back, glass of mead in hand and enjoy the festive atmosphere as you watch the sun set over the mountains.
Activities
June is Yulefest at Valhalla
Activities
Explore Kosciuszko National Park and the winter wonderland of Perisher Valley. Walk among vibrant snowgum bushland and past sparkling alpine streams. Enjoy a winter picnic, discover the fun of snowshoeing or cross country skiing with an experienced guide. Try snowboarding, downhill skiing or tobogganing. Go on a hike, build a snowman or m
Explore Kosciuszko National Park and the winter wonderland of Perisher Valley. Walk among vibrant snowgum bushland and past sparkling alpine streams. Enjoy a winter picnic, discover the fun of snowshoeing or cross country skiing with an experienced guide. Try snowboarding, downhill skiing or tobogganing. Go on a hike, build a snowman or make snow angels. Play table-tennis, outdoor and indoor games. Enjoy lazy nights by the fire or step outside for stargazing. Chill out, breathe in the fresh mountain air, relax in the wide open spaces and enjoy the Yule festivities as we celebrate the beginning of winter!
yule getaway at valhalla
Your Classic Yule Package Includes
- 2+ nights accommodation in a king or twin ensuite room
- Delicious hot breakfasts
- Chef choice après snacks or Valhalla Koldtbord
- Gourmet 3 course table d'hôte dinners
- Special Viking inspired Yule Dinners and/or mid-week Lillödag Viking Feasts on select nights
- 2 course early kids dinner (kids 11yrs and under)
- oversnow arrival and departure transfers (from June Long Weekend)
- after ski transfer on non-arrival/departure days (from June Long Weekend)
- Packed lunch for pre-ski seaon stays (prior to June Long Weekend)
mead, games, feasting and festivities
Special Yule Dinners
"Yulefest was great....a night of feasting, laughing and drinking warm mead."..... Cherry L
A night for celebration, a mid-year pause to come together with friends new and old and toast to winter nights and lighter days to come.
This year our Special Yule Dinner will be starting with a twist on a Scandinavian tradition, the Valhalla Koldtbord which features a tasty selection of nibbles to enjoy with a glass of warm mead.
The Yule Pinecone will be set alight to ignite your wishes as the games and festivities begin. The main fare will be served in the Dining Hall of Valhalla.
Our 2023 menu designed by Drew draws inspiration from the culture and seafaring nature of the Vikings and features a crispy skin salmon, pickle and potato salad, a spiced honey and mead cake and a delicious soup fit for a king.
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Saturday 1 June 2024 - pre ski season
Saturday 8 June 2024 - June Long Weekend
Saturday 15 June 2024
Saturday 23 June 2024
Saturday 29 June 2024
Lillördag Viking Feasts
Join us for Lillördag! The perfect excuse for a midweek break and mini-celebration! Lillördag translates to "little Saturday". It's a Nordic tradition practised throughout the Nordic Countries, treating yourself to a little midweek fun with friends and family. Read more in our blog.
On selected midweek nights during our month long Yulefest celebrations, we'll be featuring a delicious Viking inspired feast for Lillördag, served with a glass of warm mead (guests over 18yrs only). Our 2023 menu features share platters of duck and pork, accentuated by apple, beetroot and cherry accompaniments.
Get into character or just sit back and enjoy the fun, games and festivities that is Yulefest at Valhalla.
Fira lillördag hos oss! - Celebrate Little Saturday with us!
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Saturday 1 June 2024 - pre ski season
Saturday 8 June 2024 - June Long Weekend
Saturday 15 June 2024
Saturday 23 June 2024
Saturday 29 June 2024
About Yule and Valhalla
"We'll meet again in Valhalla"
Valhalla translates to Nordic Heaven. It was the place Viking warriors aspired to retire in their afterlife. It was a great hall where Vikings would once again meet up with old friends and family to enjoy never-ending feasting, battles and mead.
Yule (Jul, jól or joulu) is the name of the Viking celebration of winter. Traditionally it was based around the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. It was a time for clans to come together to give thanks to the years achievements and to celebrate in anticipation of what was to come when the days grow longer and lighter, the seas become calmer, the snow melts and the lands replenish.
The Vikings liked to party! Celebrations included days of feasting and drinking, games, songs and poetry. Yule offered a rare chance in the cold winter months for large gatherings, for competitions and games and for making plans for the summer.
Today, at Valhalla Perisher, we offer a fun and light hearted Viking inspired month long Yulefest celebration, with a touch of more modern Aussie Christmas in July traditions. Did you know many of our 21st century Christmas traditions are based around the Viking's Yule such as Christmas Dinners, gathering the family together and meeting up with friends for Christmas drinks, Christmas parties, decorating a Christmas tree, hanging wreaths and the Yule log. Dress up for our events is completely optional but welcome.