Vikingsholm — in Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe [FACT-3169]; designed by Lennart Palme [FACT-3170]; built in 1929 [FACT-3171]; in the Scandinavian Revival style [FACT-3172].
Location: Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2864, SRC-2865, SRC-2866 - Designed by Lennart Palme
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2867, SRC-2866 - Built in 1929
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2867, SRC-2868 - Architectural style: Scandinavian Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2865, SRC-2867
Evidence & sources
- SRC-2864 — Vikingsholm – Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2865 — Vikingsholm – California State Parks (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2866 — Vikingsholm – Visit California (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2867 — Vikingsholm – Tahoe's Hidden Castle (official site) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2868 — California State Parks Announces Major Restoration of Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay State Park (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We publish
location only at neighborhood/city granularity — exact street addresses and personal information
are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.