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| Hotel | EUR* | Distance | Rating |
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| Camp Richardson Resort | €54 | 5.1 mi 8.2 km |
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| Meeks Bay Resort | N/A | 5.9 mi 9.5 km |
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| Lazy S Lodge | N/A | 6.8 mi 10.9 km |
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| Pine Cone Acre Motel | €74 | 7.2 mi 11.6 km |
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| Tahoe Keys Resort | €421 | 7.6 mi 12.1 km |
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| restaurant | Distance | Rating |
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| The Beacon Bar & Grill | 5.1 mi 8.2 km |
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| Evan's American Gourmet Cafe | 6.6 mi 10.6 km |
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| Bountiful Cafe | 7.1 mi 11.5 km |
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| Thing to Do | Distance | Rating |
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| Eagle Lake | 1.0 mi 1.6 km |
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| Camp Richardson Resort Riding Stables | 5.1 mi 8.2 km |
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| South Lake Tahoe Bike Path | 5.6 mi 9.0 km |
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| Title | Source |
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| “Vikingsholm” | About.com |
| “Summertime At Tahoe” | icdc.com |
| “Snowed by Tahoe” | Washington Post (free registration required) |
| “Blue lake special” | Sacramento Bee |
As others have said, the walk back up is harder than it looks. The path is wide, smooth gravel, but deceptively steep and the thin air really does pack a punch. Not a good idea for anyone with walking or breathing difficulty. For others, bring water and rest occasionally. We packed a picnic, which we ate on the shore after... more
If you are visiting Emerald Bay during your trip to Lake Tahoe, definitely make the time to visit Vikingsholm! I would allow 2-3 hours from start to finish to have a really nice experience. It is a 1 mile hike down to the castle (which is really a house-not really a castle) but it has Norgweigen design and looks like... more
We went in early april and it was closed, but the hike was still great. more
Set at the bottom of Emerald Bay is the beautiful house of Vikingsholm, but this is not one vacation stop that you can just drive up to, you have to earn the trip here. I nice steep hike down to Vikingsholm is not for the weak at heart because the hike back up will get you if you are not... more
The hike down to Vikingsholm is very easy and is only a little over 1 mile, but the trip back to the top is really a lot harder. The incline is rather steep and the air is very thin at this altitude...not a hike for anyone who gets winded easily or who is really out of shape...and don't be fooled... more
I have been to Tahoe several times, but we just never got around to touring Vikingsholm, until this year. It was my moms' 70th birthday and she wanted to go. The walk down (1+ mile) was not bad at all, it is downhill so good shoes are a must. There are tons of waterfalls under the greenery on the walk,... more
The Vikingsholm castle is a treat that is earned. Bring your tennies and plan to hike downhill from the parking lot to the castle at waterlevel. There is a parking lot that is worth the $6. If you don't use the lot, you can add steps to your hike. The path to the castle is smooth (paved at parts) but... more
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