Switzerland is famous for the quality of its water. However, there is not only tap water, but also a variety of great natural mineral waters.
I traveled around Switzerland and found ten mineral waters for you, which I've listed below.
No. 1: Rhäzünser
Rhäzünser mineral water comes from protected springs in the Grisons Alps and undergoes a natural filtration process through various layers of rock for about 18 years. Collected at a depth of 50 meters, it remains free of impurities and is characterized by a balanced mineralization with valuable minerals such as sodium, calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate. It also has a high silica content of 81.4 mg per liter. Rhäzünser has been a natural mineral spring since 1848 - a piece of Swiss purity in every bottle.
No. 2: Knutwiler
Knutwiler is the mineral water from the heart of Switzerland, whose history dates back to 1461. Once known for its therapeutic properties, the mineral water rises to the surface under its own power, thanks to natural overpressure. Protected by a 14-meter layer of clay, it is brought to the surface from a depth of 21 meters, preserving its original purity.
No. 3: Henniez
Henniez has been bottled in the Henniez region since 1905 and comes directly from a protected area of about 120 hectares. But its history goes back much further, to the time of the Celts and Romans, who used the spring to supply their baths. Henniez has been owned by Nestlé since 2007.
No. 4: Valais
Valais mineral water comes from the Valais Alps, where it originates at an altitude of over 2000 meters. On its decades-long journey through thick layers of rock, it is naturally purified and enriched with important minerals such as calcium. The mineral water has a total mineral content of 485 mg per liter. Calcium dominates with 90 mg per liter.
No. 5: Appenzell
Goba AG, the bottler of Appenzeller mineral water, is located on the edge of the Gontner high moor between Himmelberg and Kronberg in Appenzellerland. For at least 25 years, the water seeps through the predominantly limestone layers of the Alpstein massif, enriching itself with valuable trace elements. This slow process guarantees the high quality and microbiological purity of the water. Calcium also dominates with 110 mg per liter.
No. 6: Adelbodner
Founded in 1948, Adelbodner is located in the canton of Bern, where the mineral water is bottled daily from one of the highest springs in Europe. The water has a total mineralization of 2,185 mg per liter, making it a highly mineralized water. In particular, the calcium content is very high at 579 mg per liter. The sulphate content of 1,286 mg per liter also makes the water a natural digestive booster.
No.. 7: Sembrancher
Sembranch mineral water comes from an artesian well in the heart of the Swiss Alps, on the 2,598 meter high Mont Catogne, near Mont Blanc. It is bottled directly at the source without any chemical treatment. Unfortunately, there is no information about the mineralization on the website.
No. 8: Valser
Vals mineral water has a long history dating back to Roman times, when the water was used for baths. The reason: it still gushes out of the rock at around 30 degrees Celsius. The St. Petersquelle, first mentioned in 1622, is the source of Vals mineral water. The carbonated version is rich in calcium and magnesium, while the still water is much less mineralized and is also suitable for infant formula. The brand is now owned by Coca-Cola.
No. 9: Elmer
Elmer mineral water comes from the alpine spring of St. Martin in Elm at an altitude of 1,200 meters. It flows through the rock for eight years before flowing out of the spring. The total mineralization is 429 mg per liter. The mineral water has been bottled since 1925 and is now owned by RAMSEIER Suisse AG.
No. 10: Eptinger
Founded in 1899, the family business operates two bottling plants in Eptingen and Lostorf. The Eptinger spring is located about 2,000 meters from Eptingen on a hill surrounded by forest - the Birchhöchi at over 800 meters above sea level. The spring itself is 417 meters deep and reaches down to the water-bearing shell limestone layer, which means that the mineral water mainly contains calcium and magnesium. The calcium content is 475 mg per liter and the magnesium content 107 mg per liter, making it an ideal companion for sports. In total, the water has a mineralization of 2,222 mg per liter.
The Swiss mineral water landscape is characterized by more than 20 springs, each with a unique geological origin, enriching the water with special minerals and trace elements. In this blog post, I have focused on ten mineral waters that cover different needs. As a result, you can confidently put away your tap water and choose a natural mineral water instead 😉
With that said: Drink water, #stayhydrated.
Best regards
Timo Bausch
Certified Water Sommelier
About Timo Bausch
My fascination with mineral waters began in 2016 during my training as a Water Sommelier. Since then, I have been exploring the characteristics and diversity of water. In addition to pairing water with food, wine, coffee and other beverages, I offer the creation of water menus for restaurants and hotels. Furthermore, it is also important to me to draw attention to the importance of drinking water.
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