The Icehouse for sale in Vadsø

A former Ice factory for the fishing industry in Varanger (Link to map). Total rebuild and renovated in 2017. Super central located in the middle in  Vadsø centre  with only 3 minutes to the city’s shops, cafès, and nightlife. Great location close to the Varangerfjord and a short distance to Vadsøya cultural and nature park. A perfect starting point for bird watching, whale and king crab safari. Discover and explore the Varanger Peninsula with its long history, rich culture, raw nature, and spectacular horizons.

» I have started investing in the very North of Europe, more exactly in Tromsø, Norway (map). Next to a cute holiday house I have acquired land and invest in a modest residential development close to Tromsø’s city center. More to come — the North is the place you want to be in 25 years from now!»

 

Dr. Tobias Reichmuth
Founder of Maximon

 

Inside the icehouse

The view from the Icehouse

Right outside the Icehouse

Why invest here?

The Varanger region is a high-potential investment in the rapidly growing Arctic tourism market:

1. Strong Growth: Northern Norway’s tourism generated 1.6 billion NOK in 2022-2023, a 10% increase from pre-pandemic levels.

2. High Tourist Spending: Visitors spend up to 2,560 NOK daily on experiences like Northern Lights tours and king crab safaris 

3. Unique Attractions: Varanger´s natural beauty and Sami culture make it a top destination for nature-based tourism.

With growing demand and year-round potential, Varanger region offers excellent long-term returns for tourism investors.

 

Reason to go

Arctic nights – Aurora borealis
Arctic lights – The Midnight sun
Whale and King crab safaris
Sami culture and experience
Winter Wonderland with dogsledding
Virginity – untouched wild nature
Icebath in the Arctic Ocean with sauna
Geotourism
Old culture and history
Steilneset Witch Memorial
Hornøya bird cliff
Cultural heritage area
Snowshoeing and skiis
Varanger Peninsula National park
Wildlife
Varanger National scenic route
Varangerfjord and the Barents Sea
East Cape 
Snowmobile
Sea & fjord activities
Explore space, place and silence

Raw place with lots of space

Listen to the sound of silence

Local food / Seafood / Berries / Salmon

Arctic lights – Arctic nights

Part of Sápmi with Sami culture

Insta-friendly destination

Normal temperature

Fresh air and clean water

Only 8500 people in the region

Not so far away 

By airplane

Cruise t/r Tromsø – North Cape – Vardø

Hurtigruten – Coastal Express
Havila Voyages

Approximate travel times to or from the north are: 48 hours

Greater Arctic Holding AS 
Marelius AS
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Ottar Zahl Jonassen
m. +47 93824248
Ottar (a) marelius.no
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The Icehouse
Postbox 101
NO-9811 Vadsø