Water
The most important drink โ still, or lightly sparkling if it suits you.
The 5 rulesGuide ยท Drinking
What to drink during Buchinger fasting? Water, tea, broth & juices
Keep drinking! Which drinks are allowed, how much you need and whether coffee, black tea or sparkling water are okay โ with drink calculator and check.
๐งWater comes first
๐ซUnsweetened herbal teas
๐ฅฃWarm broth in the evening
๐ฅJuices well diluted
Keep drinking!
Why drinking matters while fasting
You go without solid food, so the right fluid intake is all the more important. It supports fluid balance, kidneys, metabolism and wellbeing. Drinking too little makes headaches more likely (typical discomfort).
๐ง UrQuelle water in our hotel
In our fasting courses water quality matters: guests enjoy UrQuelle water, treated with modern filter technology for a pure, pleasant taste.
Many guests automatically drink more. Our fasting weeks
How much do you need?
Your personal drink calculator
Move the slider to your body weight โ about 35 ml per kilogram as a guide.
Guide value: 0 litres per day
Typically 2.5โ3 litres a day โ water, tea and broth count. With heart or kidney conditions please consult a doctor.
Allowed & soothing
These drinks accompany your fasting week
Herbal teas
Unsweetened: peppermint, fennel, chamomile, lemon balm, nettle, sage, linden.
Daily routineVegetable broth
Soothing in the evening, provides minerals. Idea: fennel-celery soup.
Soup recipesDiluted juices
Apple, grape, carrot, beetroot โ diluted for gentle nourishment.
Juice recipesCan I drink this?
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A sample day
Sample drink plan for a fasting day
A suggestion โ adapt it to your rhythm.
| Time | Drink | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Warm water or herbal tea | 0,5 l |
| Mid-morning | Water, herbal tea | 0,5โ0,75 l |
| Noon | Diluted fruit or veg juice | 0,25 l |
| Afternoon | Water, tea | 0,5โ0,75 l |
| Evening | Warm vegetable broth | 0,25โ0,5 l |
Total: about 2.5โ3 litres.
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Tip: keep a carafe in sight and sip small amounts through the day โ not all at once. Drink a little less in the evening for good sleep.
Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus
Guided fasting โ in the forest, with warmth
At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains you fast according to Buchinger in a small group โ guided by experienced fasting leaders, with vegetable broth, fresh juices, fasting hikes, liver compresses and rest in our spa.
Current offers
Buchinger fasting dates
All prices per person in a double room. All about Buchinger fasting
07.11. - 13.11.2026Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Fasting is not about giving something up โ it is an encounter with yourself. This fasting week combines relief, exercise and joie de vivre into a healing break.
Price from 600 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
29.11. - 04.12.2026Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting: more mindfulness, more clarity โ a break for body and mind.
Price from 565 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
10.01. - 15.01.2027Buchinger Fasting with Winfried Knust
A soothing fasting week with exercise, nature, mindfulness and valuable inspiration for regeneration and new inner balance.
Price from 799 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
17.01. - 22.01.2027Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting with Kirsten Jahns โ a soothing time out for body, mind and soul.
Price from 585 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.02. - 26.02.2027Experience Fasting with Kirsten Jahns
Experience fasting โ consciously let go, gather new strength.
Price from 585 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
07.03. - 12.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps
Treat yourself to a time out with Buchinger fasting at the Zollhaus. Elke Fleps supports you with holistic care, laughter yoga, hiking and valuable inspiration.
Price from 809 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
14.03. - 19.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl
Buchinger fasting with Katja Pohl โ a mindful time out for body and mind with nature, peace, hikes and fasting guidance.
Price from 814 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.03. - 26.03.2027Buchinger Fasting with Katja Pohl
A mindful time out with peace, nature, hikes and attentive fasting guidance.
Price from 814 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
04.04. - 09.04.2027Buchinger Fasting with Elke Fleps
A week that relieves body and mind and awakens new joie de vivre, with rest, exercise and cheerful impulses back to more lightness.
Price from 809 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
Good to know
FAQ about drinking while fasting
Questions? Call us on +49 35057 540 or use our contact form.
How much should I drink?
About 2.5โ3 litres a day โ water, tea and broth count.
Can I drink coffee?
Classic Buchinger fasting skips coffee โ best reduce it beforehand.
Is black or green tea allowed?
Both contain caffeine, so herbal teas are usually recommended.
Can I drink sparkling water?
Generally yes, in moderation if it suits you.
Which juices are allowed?
E.g. apple, grape, carrot or beetroot juice, diluted. Recipe: beetroot-apple juice.
Conclusion
Drinking is your best fasting companion
Water, herbal teas, broth and diluted juices gently carry you through. With enough fluid you feel more awake and lighter โ with us, with UrQuelle water.
From the Zollhaus blog
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What is Buchinger fasting?The fasting weekPreparationBreaking the fastEffectsAutophagyFasting hikesThe 5 rulesCommon complaintsWho is it for?Therapeutic vs. BuchingerAlkaline fasting guideAlkaline fasting in the Ore MountainsRoomsRestaurantWellnessYogaContact
Further sources: รrztegesellschaft Heilfasten & Ernรคhrung e. V. ยท Klinik Buchinger Wilhelmi
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