1950 Båd Cafe Sorte Louis, 1.005.750 EUR

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.







Take a virtual tour:

https://baadcafe.dk/kig-indenfor/







Video link



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuQw-bVlxuY







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



Beam: 5.85 m



Draft: 1.79 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







Viewing strictly by appointment.



Further documentation, technical specifications, historical information and additional photographs are available upon request for qualified buyers.