Træbåd Båd Cafe Sorte Louis (powerboat) for sale

SORTE LOUIS – AN ICONIC FLOATING RESTAURANT, EVENT VENUE & HOSPITALITY CONCEPT WITH EXCEPTIONAL COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL
Asking Price: DKK 7,500,000

Yachtbasen is proud to present Sorte Louis – one of Denmark's most iconic floating hospitality venues.

Since 2016, Sorte Louis has been home to the renowned BådCafe in Marselisborg Marina, Aarhus, welcoming thousands of guests and becoming a landmark destination for dining, events and unforgettable waterfront experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a fully modernised, turnkey floating restaurant and event vessel with outstanding commercial potential. Whether your vision is to continue operating a successful hospitality business, create an exclusive event venue, establish a floating showroom or transform her into a spectacular luxury houseboat, Sorte Louis offers possibilities that very few vessels can match.

During the past two decades, more than DKK 10,000,000 has been invested in an extensive rebuilding programme including new technical installations, a complete aluminium superstructure and a completely redesigned interior. In reality, only the original timber hull remains from the historic ferry built in 1950.

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Today the vessel presents in excellent condition and is ready for immediate commercial operation or further development.

Extensive Refit & Modernisation

A complete rebuild carried out in 2015 transformed the vessel into a modern hospitality platform featuring:

Complete new electrical installation
New plumbing throughout
New central heating system
New generator
Professional commercial kitchen supplied by Bent Brandt
Custom-built interior and bespoke furniture
Completely redesigned guest areas
Extended wheelhouse converted into an exclusive cocktail bar
Fully enclosed upper deck with seating, lighting, heating and weather protection
New interior and exterior lighting throughout
Professional sound and AV systems
CCTV surveillance system
Complete ventilation system
New freshwater and sewage systems with permanent shore connection
Completely rebuilt lower deck including approved commercial kitchen, dishwashing facilities, storage rooms and staff accommodation

Every detail has been designed to create an inviting, functional and high-quality hospitality environment.

Professional Restaurant Facilities

Sorte Louis has been purpose-built for professional food and beverage operations and has successfully operated as one of Aarhus' most distinctive restaurants and event venues.

The commercial galley and bar facilities include:

Professional dishwashers in both kitchen and bars
Commercial refrigerators and freezers
Rational commercial gas oven
Professional gas cookers
Stainless steel workstations
Central draught beer system serving both bars
Wine coolers
Beverage refrigerators
Ice makers
Fully equipped Wheelhouse Bar
Large Main Salon Bar

The vessel has previously operated under all applicable restaurant regulations and can quickly be recommissioned for full-service dining.

Guest Capacity

Dining Capacity

Main Salon: approximately 50 seated guests
Wheelhouse: approximately 10 seated guests
Aft Deck: approximately 20 seated guests
Foredeck: approximately 12 seated guests

Reception Capacity

Sky Deck: approximately 50 guests for cocktail receptions and social events

Additional facilities include:

Professional commercial kitchen
Separate dishwashing room
Staff changing room and facilities
Storage rooms
Technical room
Cargo elevator between decks
Spacious outdoor lounge areas

Sky Deck – The Crown Jewel of Sorte Louis

The spectacular Sky Deck is undoubtedly one of the vessel's defining features.

Positioned high above the water, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the marina and surrounding coastline while creating an atmosphere unlike any traditional waterfront venue.

Designed as an elegant outdoor lounge, the Sky Deck is the perfect setting for sunset cocktails, wedding receptions, corporate gatherings, product launches and private celebrations. With capacity for approximately 50 guests, it becomes a unique open-air venue where guests can enjoy spectacular surroundings in complete comfort.

Few hospitality venues can offer an outdoor experience comparable to the Sky Deck aboard Sorte Louis.

Endless Business Opportunities

Registered as a pleasure vessel, Sorte Louis offers exceptional flexibility.

Ideal for:

Floating Restaurant

Continue operating one of Denmark's best-known floating restaurant concepts.

Café & Bistro

Create a relaxed waterfront dining experience.

Event Venue

Perfect for:

Corporate events
Conferences
Weddings
Private celebrations
Product launches
Networking events
VIP hospitality
Sponsor events
Press events

Floating Showroom

A spectacular venue for luxury brands, automotive launches, fashion, design or exhibitions.

Corporate Headquarters

An unforgettable floating office or company headquarters.

Luxury Floating Home

The vessel's spacious layout and solid construction also make her an excellent candidate for conversion into a remarkable floating residence or luxury summer home.

Since the vessel remains fully operational under her own engine, she can also relocate to virtually any marina or waterfront destination.

Ready to Sail

Unlike many floating restaurants, Sorte Louis remains a genuine vessel.

She is:

Fully operational
Ready to sail
Powered under her own engine
Continuously maintained
Ready for immediate delivery

Technical Specifications

Length Overall: 22.77 m
Depth: 2.50 m

Gross Tonnage: 99.95 GT

Net Tonnage: 60.97 NT

Propulsion

Alpha Diesel Engine
Four-cylinder two-stroke
119 HP
Single propeller
Cruising speed approximately 9 knots

Construction

Traditional timber hull
Oak and beech construction

Classic Danish shipbuilding craftsmanship

The Story of Sorte Louis

Originally built in 1950 as a passenger and vehicle ferry, Sorte Louis has played an important role in Denmark's maritime heritage for more than seventy years.

Designed to carry up to 100 passengers and 8 vehicles, she served various Danish ferry routes before beginning an entirely new chapter.

Following an extraordinary transformation, she has evolved into one of Scandinavia's most distinctive floating hospitality venues while preserving the character and craftsmanship of her original construction.

Today, Sorte Louis successfully combines authentic maritime history with contemporary Scandinavian design, creating a destination unlike any other.

A Rare Investment Opportunity

Restaurant operations concluded in 2025, and the vessel is currently used as a creative workshop combined with a weekend cocktail bar. The complete commercial kitchen, restaurant equipment and technical installations remain fully intact, allowing new owners to restart restaurant operations quickly and efficiently.

Whether your ambition is to create a world-class floating restaurant, exclusive event venue, luxury waterfront residence or iconic commercial destination, Sorte Louis represents an exceptional investment where the significant development costs have already been made.

Opportunities like this rarely become available.

Asking Price: DKK 7,500,000

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