Vikingsholm

Constructed as a vacation home in 1929, Vikingsholm sits at the head of Emerald Bay, a gracious tribute to Scandinavian architecture. Sited picturesquely amid dramatic evergreens, it features building materials harvested largely from the area. Portions of the home boast sod roofs; other details include six fireplaces, carved beams, and period and reproduction furniture. On Fannette Island, in the bay, are remnants of a tea house built for guests. Access to the property is by water; via a steep, mile-long hike from a parking lot off of Highway 89; or via a 1.7-mile hike from Eagle Point State Park. Either route you choose, you'll be rewarded by lovely vistas along the way and a glimpse of life from Tahoe's early days. Tours are about a half-hour long.