Postgaarden: Ribe’s Historic Brasserie & Bed and Breakfast in the Heart of Denmark’s Oldest Town
Postgaarden blends historical charm with modern comfort—a beloved brasserie and bed & breakfast amid Ribe’s medieval streets, offering authentic Danish hospitality.
Postgaarden is a charming brasserie and bed & breakfast nestled within Ribe’s medieval center, offering guests a taste of Danish hospitality steeped in centuries of history. Originally serving as the local post office and an inn for travelers since the early 1700s, Postgaarden now invites visitors to relax in its elegant, classical interiors or on a picturesque terrace overlooking Ribe’s cobbled lanes. Enjoy classic Danish cuisine, seasonal specialties, and hearty brunches, all amid centuries-old beams and evocative atmosphere.
A brief summary to Postgaarden
- Nederdammen 36, Ribe, 6760, DK
- +4575410112
- Visit website
Local tips
- Book a table for dinner during weekends or holidays, as Postgaarden is popular with locals and visitors alike.
- Request a room facing the street for the best view of Ribe’s historic heart and early morning market activities.
- Try their traditional Danish breakfast; it’s highly rated and often includes fresh local pastries and cheese.
- Arrive hungry—portions can be generous, and the dessert selection is particularly tempting after a day of sightseeing.
- Parking in Ribe’s old town can be tight; look for public lots just outside the city center if on-site spaces are full.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Queen Dagmar of Bohemia
0.6 km
A contemplative statue on Ribe’s former castle hill, honouring the gentle 13th‑century Queen Dagmar where her life and legend became entwined with Denmark’s history.
Kammerslusen Ribe
5.7 km
Discover Copenhagen's Black Diamond: A fusion of modern architecture and cultural heritage on the waterfront.
Sønderho Church
19.1 km
An 18th‑century island church filled with Denmark’s largest flotilla of votive ships, anchoring Sønderho’s seafaring history in a tranquil Wadden Sea village.
Æ Kåver
19.1 km
Reborn wooden seamark on Fanø’s southern edge, Æ Kåver recalls 17th‑century seafaring in a wild Wadden Sea landscape of wind, sand and wide horizons.
Bunker
24.9 km
A concrete relic of World War II occupation, standing silent in Denmark's westernmost forest.
Namaste Esbjerg
24.9 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’ vibrant urban beach, blending sandy coastline, tranquil bay views, and easy access to city highlights and lush forest parks.
Esbjerg Water Tower
25.0 km
Historic red-brick water tower on a Bronze Age mound overlooking Esbjerg’s harbour, blending medieval-inspired architecture with the story of a young, ambitious port city.
Dronning Louise
25.0 km
Urban beachfront serenity meets Danish royal heritage at Marselisborg Strand, Aarhus’ favorite local escape for swimming, sunbathing, and seaside strolls year-round.
Vadehavskysten
25.0 km
An iconic copper bridge tower turned cultural gem, offering harbor panoramas, intimate events, and a taste of Copenhagen’s creative spirit on Knippelsbro.
Landgangen
25.1 km
Step inside a piece of Copenhagen’s iconic bridge architecture, now transformed into a creative hub for art, music, café culture, and panoramic city views.
Denmark
25.1 km
Marselisborg Strand is Aarhus’s urban beach escape, offering sandy shores, a classic pier, family-friendly facilities, and beautiful views right at the city’s edge.
Gangbroen over Toldbodvej, Esbjerg Havn
25.1 km
A converted harbor tower blending industrial heritage with contemporary art, panoramic views, and creative events on Copenhagen’s iconic Knippels Bridge.
Naturcenter Tønnisgård
25.1 km
Discover the heart of Rømø’s nature, wildlife, and island heritage at Naturcenter Tønnisgård, nestled in a historic farmhouse beside the wild Wadden Sea.
Esbjerg Museum
25.1 km
Iconic harbor-view cultural tower on Knippelsbro, blending Copenhagen’s bridge heritage with art, events, and sweeping views across Indre By and Christianshavn.
FanøFærgen, Esbjerg
25.2 km
Compact harbor terminal in Esbjerg serving the fast 12‑minute Fanø ferry, linking mainland bustle with island calm in the Wadden Sea UNESCO landscape.
Unmissable attractions to see
Ribe Kunstmuseum
0.1 km
Elegant 19th-century villa turned art museum, showcasing Danish masterpieces and a romantic garden with tranquil views towards Ribe Cathedral and the stream.
Wooden bridges
0.1 km
Simple timber footbridges over Ribe’s quiet river, offering gentle views, soft light and a tranquil pause just beyond the medieval streets.
Buste af Jacob A. Riis
0.2 km
A modest bronze bust in Ribe’s old town honouring Jacob A. Riis, the local boy whose New York photographs and journalism helped change urban social history.
Hex! Museum of Witch Hunt
0.2 km
Explore the chilling history of witch hunts in 16th–17th century Denmark through immersive audio and artifacts in historic Ribe.
Jacob A. Riis Museum
0.2 km
The childhood home of a Danish-American reformer who documented poverty and changed a nation.
P Dovns Slippe
0.2 km
Explore the Wadden Sea's unique ecosystem and cultural heritage at Vadehavscentret near Ribe, Denmark.
Museet Ribes Vikinger
0.2 km
Dive into 1,000 years of Ribe’s past, from bustling Viking marketplace to medieval port city, in an intimate museum packed with original finds and stories.
Museum For Vikingtid Og Middelalder
0.2 km
Step into a thousand years of Ribe’s past, from bustling Viking marketplace to medieval trading town, in an engaging riverside museum of artefacts and stories.
Faldne fra Sønderjyske Krige, Ribe
0.3 km
Step into Viking-era life at Vikingborg near Ribe, where interactive exhibits, reconstructed buildings, and live reenactments reveal Denmark’s ancient Norse heritage.
St. Catherine's Priory, Ribe
0.3 km
A beautifully preserved Dominican priory in Ribe, where brick cloisters, a serene church and a quiet garden reveal nearly eight centuries of Danish monastic history.
Flood column in Ribe
0.3 km
A slender wooden column on Ribe’s harbour that turns tranquil waterfront views into a powerful, six-metre-high lesson in storm surges, memory and resilience.
Stormflodssøjlen
0.3 km
Experience Danish creativity at Holmegaard Værk, where heritage glassmaking, live demonstrations, and cutting-edge design exhibitions come together in a vibrant historic setting.
Ribe Kloster
0.3 km
A serene former convent tucked into Ribe’s cobbled centre, where brick Gothic walls, quiet courtyards and layered history evoke centuries of monastic life.
Det Gamle Rådhus Ribe
0.3 km
Compact in size but rich in stories, Ribe’s Old Town Hall reveals centuries of justice, ceremony and civic life within an atmospheric medieval shell.
Den Gamle Arrest, Ribe
0.3 km
Stay the night in Ribe’s old town prison, a 16th‑century listed house on the cathedral square where chaplains, schoolgirls and inmates once shared the same walls.
Essential places to dine
Postgaarden
0.0 km
Historic 16th‑century café and bed & breakfast in the heart of Ribe, blending crooked beams, cozy courtyard corners and simple rooms full of old-town character.
Saltgades Pølsevogn
0.0 km
Ribe's beloved hot dog stand serving grilled perfection for over 25 years.
Huset Ribe
0.0 km
Casual café-brasserie and gourmet deli on a cobbled street in Ribe’s old town, perfect for light meals, good coffee and local delicacies in a relaxed setting.
Mr.Fish Sushi Ribe
0.1 km
Modern sushi and casual all‑you‑can‑eat style dining in the heart of Ribe’s cobbled Old Town, offering classic, fusion and vegan rolls for eat‑in or takeaway.
Mongolian Barbeque
0.1 km
All‑you‑can‑eat Asian grill in Denmark’s oldest town, where you build your own bowl and watch chefs flash‑fry it on a blazing hot plate in cozy Ribe surroundings.
Sct. Peder Butik & Café
0.1 km
Medieval charm meets modern comfort in Ribe's cosiest courtyard café and vintage boutique.
Peking House Restaurant
0.1 km
Authentic Chinese buffet in historic Ribe's pedestrian heart—diverse flavors, fresh ingredients, family-friendly.
Terpager & Co
0.1 km
Historic 16th‑century café, wine bar and deli in Ribe’s old town, blending Nordic hygge, plant‑forward cooking and small‑producer wines in a cozy courtyard setting.
Kolvig - by Skovmose
0.2 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest city, where Nordic cuisine meets industrial heritage.
Quedensgård Cafe Og Krambod
0.2 km
Historic café and krambod in a crooked old merchant’s house in Ribe, blending Danish comfort food, a leafy courtyard and shelves of characterful curios.
Pinocchio
0.2 km
Casual Italian pizzas and pastas served all day in a cosy, family-friendly restaurant right in the historic heart of Ribe’s medieval old town.
Restaurant Sælhunden
0.3 km
Historic riverside dining in Denmark's oldest town, where 400 years of character meet fresh Danish cuisine.
Hotel Dagmar
0.3 km
Denmark's oldest hotel since 1581, blending Renaissance charm with modern hospitality on Ribe's historic square.
Restaurant Vægterkælderen
0.3 km
Hearty steaks and classic Danish flavours served in a candlelit 16th‑century cellar beneath historic Hotel Dagmar on Ribe’s storybook main square.
Weis Stue
0.3 km
Centuries-old timber inn and restaurant on Ribe’s main square, serving classic Danish dishes and simple rooms in a wonderfully crooked historic house.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Frøken Anna
0.0 km
Cozy Ribe boutique blending Scandinavian everyday style, curated women’s fashion and relaxed small-town atmosphere in the cobbled heart of Denmark’s oldest town.
Maude Retro & Vintage
0.0 km
Colorful, craft-filled treasure trove in Ribe’s old town, where retro charm, handmade ceramics, knitwear and quirky art meet on a cozy cobbled-street corner.
Mega Outlet
0.0 km
Discounted designer fashion in the heart of Denmark's oldest city.
Tip Top I/S
0.1 km
A small, local clothing shop on Ribe’s historic Nederdammen, offering practical Scandinavian-style fashion in the heart of Denmark’s oldest town.
Moxi
0.1 km
A contemporary women’s fashion boutique on Ribe’s historic Saltgade, blending Scandinavian style, quality fabrics and curated labels in a cosy old-town setting.
Tøjeksperten
0.1 km
Contemporary menswear in Ribe's historic pedestrian district, backed by Denmark's most generous return policy.
Room by Inge
0.1 km
A small, quietly curated women’s boutique on Ribe’s cobbled Saltgade, blending Scandinavian wardrobe staples with the historic charm of Denmark’s oldest town.
Butik B
0.1 km
Inviting women’s fashion boutique in Ribe’s historic center, blending Scandinavian style, everyday practicality and a relaxed, personal shopping atmosphere.
Only
0.1 km
Contemporary women’s fashion and denim in a compact, easy-to-browse boutique set among Ribe’s cobbled streets and historic architecture.
Imerco
0.1 km
Denmark's premier homeware destination offering Scandinavian design, kitchen essentials, and exclusive collections in historic Ribe.
NORMAL Ribe, Saltgade
0.1 km
Compact everyday-discount store in Ribe’s historic center, ideal for low-priced toiletries, snacks, and household basics between sightseeing stops.
CHANGE Lingerie
0.1 km
Scandinavian fit-focused lingerie and loungewear in a cosy boutique on Ribe’s historic Mellemdammen, blending everyday comfort with a touch of indulgent elegance.
Mr & Frøken
0.2 km
Scandinavian menswear and womenswear in a characterful old-town boutique, blending modern fashion with the intimate charm of historic Ribe.
Den Lille Ravbutik
0.2 km
A cosy amber specialty shop in Ribe’s medieval heart, where warm golden stones, Scandinavian design and coastal heritage come together in wearable souvenirs.
Janne K Ribe
0.2 km
Bright, comfortable women’s fashion in inclusive sizes, tucked into a historic townhouse on Ribe’s cobbled main street.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Café Valdemar
0.1 km
A compact late‑night bar and disco in the heart of historic Ribe, blending casual drinks, chart‑driven beats and a friendly weekend crowd on Sct Nicolaj Gade.
Vin For Dig Ribe
0.1 km
Cosy neighbourhood wine shop and intimate vinbar in Ribe, pairing curated bottles with generous takeaway tapas and relaxed Danish hygge.
Strygejernet
0.3 km
Intimate corner pub in Ribe’s old town, pairing rustic coziness, smoke-free comfort and friendly bar life with simple drinks, games and unhurried evenings.
Stenbohus
0.3 km
Cosy, timeworn bar in the heart of Ribe, blending historic surroundings with easygoing drinks, local character and relaxed late‑night atmosphere.
Termansens
0.4 km
Intimate jazz and live music in a centuries-old townhouse, where Ribe’s historic charm meets cozy, small-scale culture house vibes after dark.
Klubben 1811
0.4 km
Casual, spacious bar in Ribe’s old town, mixing sports, pool and cold beer in a bright, easygoing setting just steps from the city’s medieval streets.
Grosmann's
7.7 km
Small-town Danish hygge in a tiny cocktail bar on Kirkegade, where classic drinks, warm lighting and everyday village life meet in laid-back South Jutland style.
Mødestedet
19.1 km
Cozy wine bar on Skærbæk’s main street, where locals and visitors share unhurried glasses of wine, simple snacks and relaxed conversation from day to evening.
Bodega Pubs v/ Kim
19.1 km
Cozy local bodega in Skærbæk serving cold beer, simple drinks, and laid-back Danish bar culture in a friendly, down-to-earth neighborhood setting.
Dowdi Pub Bar
24.8 km
Old-school brown pub in central Esbjerg with inexpensive beers, wood‑panelled charm and a relaxed, local crowd from daytime regulars to late‑night lingerers.
Pappi's pub
24.9 km
Unpretentious, drinks-first bar on Kongensgade offering a simple Danish pub vibe, easy prices and a central stop-off point in the heart of Esbjerg.
Bjælkehytten - En Vestjysk BierBar
24.9 km
Timber-clad, late-opening beer hut on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, serving easygoing brews and shots in a cosy, West Jutland party atmosphere at the heart of nightlife.
Rustik - Bar & Natklub
24.9 km
High‑energy bar and nightclub on Esbjerg’s Skolegade, mixing industrial style, cocktails and a tightly packed dance floor late into the night.
SoHo - Bar & Cocktails
24.9 km
Adults-focused cocktail bar tucked inside Esbjerg Street Food’s old theatre hall, pairing crafted drinks, modern design and a lively, central city atmosphere.
King George
24.9 km
Esbjerg's beloved beer hall where Danish tradition, lively atmosphere, and authentic hospitality converge on Skolegade.