Nice hike not too difficult (took 1 1/2 hrs.), beautiful scenery, park people very helpful, clean area, take water. Stop by D L Bliss park afterwards - well worth your time and pass gets you into both.

We hiked to the bottom, and then rented kayaks. We kayaked in Emerald bay for several hours and had lunch on the island. We then headed to the beach by vikingsholm. I think that the hike deters people, so it isn't as crowed as other places. The mile hike back up was a little rough in the heat, but not... More

As a child I always admired the castle a top the island in Emerald Bay, but I never knew it was part of Vikingsholm. The home itself is a must see just because it is so unique. We parked in a lot on 89 and hiked down about 1 mile to the beach where the home is. I recommend a... More

Interesting story behind the house, but tour is rather brief for the price. Some folks had a lot of trouble walking back up the one mile to the parking lot.

The walk to Vikingsholm is indeed one mile each way. And yes, the downhill comes first. But the house is well worth the effort of the return walk. The tour is excellent, and the house is unique. Be aware, however, that there is no free potable water at the house. Water can be bought at the visitors' Center, and there... More

Although there's a steep path to the castle, the scenery is beautiful along the way, and the castle is worth the walk. You'll probably never see anything like it in the US because the owner traveled to Europe to get ideas for the design and to purchase furnishings. She fell in love with Viking artistry, so the house looks, in... More

Vikingsholm is architecturally intriguing and the furnishings are interesting. take the short tour. The walk back up is very steep and bring a jacket, because the weather can change quickly. Parking is a bit crazy, but worth the effort to stop and visit this beautiful site.

This Summer Home was built in 1929 by a Scandinavian architect. It is a marvelous example of that style and is maintained beautifully. There is a one mile walk down to the home via a one lane road. The grounds look out on Emerald Bay.

Wasn't sure exactly what we would see when we got to Vikingshom because the details for this place on the internet or that you can get in Tahoe are pretty scant. This is worth the hike if only to see Emerald Bay up close, but the Vikingsholm structure is actually really impressive. My Norwegian mother groaned about the 1 mile... More