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Varra Aps

Varra Aps

Experience unique stays in upcycled fishing boats, offering a blend of maritime heritage and authentic relaxation while sailing between picturesque harbors.

OUR EXPERIENCES
We upcycle old wooden fishing boats into a sailing hotel room. Our guests get to experience a part of the cultural heritage of a maritime country like Denmark. You can stay in the habour or book one of our captains to sail you from habour to habour.

ABOUT US
The fishing industry in Denmark is under pressure. Especially in Baltic Sea you are not allowed to catch cod anymore. The result is that most of the old historic ships are being chopped up. We want to stop that and at the same time offer unique accomodation for our guests. Most people have tried a classic square hotel room with a double bed and flat screen tv. With these boats we want to offer them something else: an authentic historic experience where you can unwind and reconnect with your relatives.

OUR IMPACT
On a small scale, we’ve kept two historic boats alive by renting them out as unique accommodations. On a larger scale, we’re developing a new business model to preserve wooden boats across Denmark—proving that with creativity and fresh thinking, it's possible to keep this heritage alive nationwide.

We also aim to inspire our guests—and anyone who hears our story—to consider restoring rather than always building or buying new. Constant consumption puts a growing strain on global resources.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: varrawater@gmail.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
4-24

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes

Do you have group rates?
No

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
Yes

What languages do you offer your services in?
Danish, Norwegian, English

When are you open?
May to October

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Wheelchairs etc. are not possible on old fishing boats. Other mental or different disabilities should be possible to accomodate.