Brasserie Posten Geiranger

A small restaurant by the harbour in the center Geiranger

Geiranger is a small village in Norway, famous for its stunning fjord, the Geirangerfjord, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stunning fjord is one of a kind with small farms clinging to the steep mountainsides. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and lush green landscapes, Geiranger is a popular destination for nature lovers and cruise ships, offering breathtaking views and outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking.

The Geirangerfjord area has been named one of the best travel destinations in Scandinavia by Lonely Planet. Because of it´s beauty Geiranger each year receives more than 800.000 visitors from every corner of the world and it´s one of the most visited places in Norway.

Where to eat in Geiranger

Sadly the combination of popular tourist attractions and eateries often affects the quality of the service, the food and the charm, but Brasserie Posten proved this to be wrong.

Brasserie Posten is a well-known restaurant in Geiranger, Norway. Located near the Geirangerfjord, it offers stunning views along with a menu that emphasizes local and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant blends traditional Norwegian cuisine with modern touches, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals.

Interior at Brasserie Posten, Geiranger. Photo: Merete Moen

The setting is cozy and relaxed, often featuring dishes like fresh seafood, lamb, and locally sourced vegetables, all with a focus on sustainability and quality. Its location in a former post office building adds to its unique charm.

Brasserie Posten is a high quality concept in all aspects and I loved it. Both thumbs up, this is the place to eat if you are hungry visiting the jewel in the crown of the Norwegian fjords - the Geirangerfjord. Brasserie Posten is located in the old post office, right on the pier, next to the fjord in the heart of the beautiful village Geiranger.

The Geirangerfjord area is home to spectacular scenery with deep blue fjords, waterfalls and sharp snow topped mountains that tower high above the fjord. For more about Geiranger, click HERE

Less than 300 people live in Geiranger all year round, but the population increases significantly during the summer season. is one of the 230 residents that live in Geiranger year-round. Brasserie Posten is a family run restaurant and I was served by the very serviceminded family member Caroline. She went out of her way to make the meal a feast. Photo: Merete Moen

The restaurant serves high quality food made from scratch. The menu has a great range of options, something for everybody and the menu changes with the season. On one of the signature dishes, Geirangerfjøl, you will find local specialities like ham and cheese, fish and seafood are local and for dessert Brasserie Posten serves local berries from the villages Norddal and Valldal in season.

Homemade meat stew made with fresh, local ingredients served with sour cream and homemade bread. Photo: Merete Moen

All the ingredients as locally sourced, from the beef to the fish, to the cheese to the berries for the desserts. The restaurant has a wide selection of local beer. The Brewery traditions in the fjords of Norway have always been strong. Mostly, beer was brewed twice a year - a strong beer for Christmas and a lighter for the haymaking season in summer. Now there are so many options all year and at Brasserie Posten restaurant in Geiranger you can try the local brew from Geiranger Bryggeri.

When visiting Geiranger you can visit to learn about the beer making in this area and hear the stories. More info at Geiranger Bryggeri

How are the prices for food in Geiranger? Prices at Brasserie Posten are fair for Norwegian standards with starters, small dishes starting from 249,- pizza from 238,-, burgers 275, and mains from 375,- kr. The price for most desserts are 195,-kr.

Does the restaurant have gluten-free options? Yes Brasserie Posten restaurant has both gluten free alternatives and vegetarian options. On the meny for kids, you find pizza, burger and toast but in addition all dishes on the main menu can be saved in smaller portions for kids with 50% discount.

Visiting in Winter I sat inside, but in summer there is a terrace to dine at with wonderful view of the Geirangerfjord.

I never expected to find such a fine restaurant in this small town and will defnitely eat here again. Geiranger is a go-to destination and so is Brasserie Posten for great food in Geiranger. For more info and menus, visit the restaurants homepage Brasserie Posten Geiranger

Vaffels and homemade jam served with coffee at Brasserie Posten. Photo: Merete Moen

Brasserie Posten

WHERE TO EAT IN GEIRANGER