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Vikingsholm
Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay State Park
Lake Tahoe, CA
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Meeks Bay Resort N/A 5.9 mi 9.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Lazy S Lodge $54 6.8 mi 10.9 km 4 of 5 stars
Pine Cone Acre Motel $113 7.2 mi 11.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Tahoe Keys Resort $387 7.6 mi 12.1 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Apex Inn $77 8.2 mi 13.1 km 4 of 5 stars
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Evan's American Gourmet Cafe 6.6 mi 10.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Bountiful Cafe 7.1 mi 11.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Burger Lounge 7.1 mi 11.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Eagle Lake 1.0 mi 1.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Camp Richardson Resort Riding Stables 5.1 mi 8.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Angora Lakes Climb 5.6 mi 9.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Vikingsholm” About.com
“Summertime At Tahoe” icdc.com
“Snowed by Tahoe” Washington Post (free registration required)
“California: Tahoe, Vacation with Family” Family Travel Files
“Blue lake special” Sacramento Bee
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“The Vikingsholm” boattahoe.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 28 attractions in Lake Tahoe
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Built as a summer home in 1929, this grand castle on Emerald Bay is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western...... more » Built as a summer home in 1929, this grand castle on Emerald Bay is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the Western Hemisphere. « less
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Attraction type: Castle, Historic home, Architectural building
Activities: Hiking
Address: Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay State Park Lake Tahoe, CA
Tel: 530-541-3030

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“Only open in summer”
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4 of 5 stars
tex012 10 contributions
San Antonio, TX
Apr 6, 2009

We went in early april and it was closed, but the hike was still great. more

“Steep Hike Worth It for the View”
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4 of 5 stars
Jasonhomey 13 contributions
Columbus Ohio
Nov 29, 2008

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

“Great if you have a couple extra hours and in good shape!”
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3 of 5 stars
laxlife 4 contributions
virginia
Jun 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

“Vikingsholm Sept. 06”
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4 of 5 stars
TootiesTravels 33 contributions
Edgewood, New Mexico
Oct 27, 2006
12/12 found this review helpful

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

“Bring comfy shoes!”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Fresno, CA
Jun 30, 2005
26/26 found this review helpful

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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Hwy 89 at Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, CA
Tel: 530-541-3030