The liver
Breaks down acids โ one of the most important metabolic organs.
Liver compress guideGuide ยท Acid-base balance
What makes alkaline fasting alkaline?
Why lemons are allowed although they taste sour โ the acid-base balance simply explained, with an alkaline check, liver compress and alkaline bath.
๐Tasting sour โ acid-forming
๐ซLiver, kidneys & lungs regulate
๐ฅฌAlkaline minerals from vegetables
๐ฆถAlkaline foot baths at the Zollhaus
The key difference
Acid-formers and base-formers
Why is it called alkaline fasting? After all, you can eat sour-tasting foods like lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins, kiwis, grapefruit and pineapple.
What matters is not how sour a food tastes but whether it acts as an acid-former or base-former in the body. When your body gets energy from food, acids are produced โ especially when breaking down protein. More in Protein and alkaline diet.
โ Base-formers
- Vegetables, fruit, herbs, sprouts
- Rich in alkaline minerals โ see potassium & co.
- Even lemon & pineapple!
Acid-formers
- Meat, fish, eggs
- Dairy
- Alcohol and coffee
How your body regulates
Three organs keep the balance
Alkaline fasting relieves exactly these organs โ because fewer acids are produced.
The kidneys
Excrete acids. Plenty of still water and herbal tea support them.
How to drinkThe lungs
Exhale acids as carbon dioxide โ one more reason for fresh air and conscious breathing.
Breathing & meditationTry it
Check: acid or alkaline?
Tastes sour but acts alkaline? Tap a food to find out.
No entry yet.
๐
Check: acid or alkaline?Tap a term to see the explanation.
Why it matters
Gently relieve your body
On an alkaline diet you avoid strongly acid-forming foods and eat vegetables, fruit, herbs and sprouts rich in alkaline minerals โ relieving the organs responsible for the acid-base balance.
Advocates assume that a permanently acid-heavy diet can contribute to heartburn, headaches, skin problems or joint pain. If you have health problems, talk to your doctor first.
Looking for a start?
Our food list shows what you can eat. Basics: What is alkaline fasting?
Support for your liver
How to do a liver compress
The warm, moist compress promotes circulation in the liver area and relaxes you โ itโs part of our programme.
Step 1
Soak a towel
Soak a cotton towel in warm water and wring it out.
Step 2
Place it
Place it on your right upper abdomen (liver area).
Step 3
Wrap up warm
Wrap a wool cloth or blanket over it, ideally with a hot-water bottle.
Step 4
Rest
Rest about 30 minutes โ ideally in the evening. More: Liver compress guide.
๐ฆถ Alkaline bath at the Zollhaus
Alkaline baths are part of it too. We offer our guests alkaline foot baths in the spa: lukewarm water with alkaline salt.
Soak for at least 30 minutes โ your skin feels especially soft afterwards.
Alkaline fasting at the Zollhaus
We cook alkaline โ you relax
At Landhotel Altes Zollhaus in the Ore Mountains we combine alkaline fasting according to the Wacker method with a real break: we cook your alkaline meals fresh while you enjoy nature, movement and relaxation.
Current offers
Alkaline fasting dates
All prices per person in a double room.
๐ฟ Bookable all year round
Arrive on any day you like โ no fixed date needed. You choose how long you stay.
Offer valid for the whole year depending on available dates5 days alkaline fasting
Treat yourself to a mindful time out with alkaline food, exercise and relaxation and gather new energy surrounded by the nature of the Ore Mountains.
Price from 800 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
Offer valid for the whole year depending on available dates7 days alkaline fasting
Discover how good mindful enjoyment can feel and experience a special time out with alkaline food, nature, exercise and soothing relaxation.
Price from 1045 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
Offer valid for the whole year depending on available dates10 days alkaline fasting
Enjoy ten days that are all yours โ with fresh alkaline cuisine, beneficial exercise, plenty of nature and relaxing moments in the Ore Mountains.
Price from 1400 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
๐
Fixed dates with a special programme
01.11. - 08.11.2026Alkaline Fasting Special
Feel like new in 7 days. Treat yourself to a week full of mindful eating, yoga, exercise and relaxation โ and find new energy for your everyday life.
Price from 750 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 08.11. - 13.11.2026Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 08.11.โ13.11.2026
A soothing time out to unwind and gather new energy
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 03.01. - 08.01.2027Alkaline Fasting Special
Wacker method: a short escape from the chaos, into lightness
Price from 650 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 24.01. - 29.01.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 24.01.โ29.01.2027
Enjoy mindfully, unwind and gather new energy for everyday life
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 28.02. - 05.03.2027Alkaline Fasting Special
Alkaline fasting according to Wacker: less drama, more vegetables
Price from 650 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 25.04. - 30.04.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 25.04.โ30.04.2027
Experience healthy food, beneficial exercise and deep relaxation during a restful time out in nature.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 02.05. - 07.05.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 02.05.โ07.05.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ unburden yourself with pleasure, recharge your batteries and bring body and mind into balance with yoga, relaxation and mindful eating.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 20.06. - 25.06.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 20.06.โ25.06.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ a soothing time out with alkaline food, mindful exercise and relaxation for more lightness, energy and well-being.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 11.07. - 16.07.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 11.07.โ16.07.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ enjoy mindfully, unwind and draw new strength. Discover a time out full of exercise, relaxation and well-being.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 18.07. - 23.07.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 18.07.โ23.07.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ treat yourself to a mindful time out with alkaline food, soothing yoga and relaxation for new energy and inner balance.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 08.08. - 13.08.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 08.08.โ13.08.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ discover a special time out with delicious alkaline food, daily yoga, relaxation and new energy for body and mind.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
From 19.09. - 24.09.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 19.09.โ24.09.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ enjoy mindful eating, beneficial exercise and restful moments. A time out that gives you new strength and lightness.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
24.10. - 29.10.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 24.10.โ29.10.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ enjoy mindful eating, beneficial exercise and restful moments. A time out that gives you new strength and lightness.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
31.10. - 05.11.2027Alkaline Fasting Special
Wacker method: a short escape from the chaos, into lightness
Price from 650 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
21.11. - 26.11.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 21.11.โ26.11.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ enjoy mindful eating, beneficial exercise and restful moments. A time out that gives you new strength and lightness.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
28.11. - 03.12.2027Alkaline Fasting Special
Wacker method: your stomach says thank you, your mind finally finds peace
Price from 650 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
05.12. - 10.12.2027Alkaline Fasting & Yoga in the Ore Mountains โ 05.12.โ10.12.2027
Alkaline fasting and yoga โ enjoy mindful eating, beneficial exercise and restful moments. A time out that gives you new strength and lightness.
Price from 899 euros per person in a double roomDETAILS
No dates for this selection right now.
Good to know
FAQ about the acid-base balance
Questions? Call us on +49 35057 540 or use our contact form.
Why can I eat lemons?
Because itโs about the effect in the body, not the taste. Lemons taste sour but act alkaline.
What are acid-formers?
Foods that produce many acids when broken down โ especially protein-rich ones, plus alcohol and coffee.
Which organs regulate it?
The liver breaks acids down, the kidneys excrete them and the lungs exhale them as carbon dioxide.
What does a liver compress do?
It promotes circulation in the liver area and relaxes. Ideally in the evening for about 30 minutes.
How long should an alkaline foot bath last?
At least 30 minutes in lukewarm water with alkaline salt.
Conclusion
Alkaline is about the effect
Itโs not the taste but the effect in the body. With vegetables, fruit, herbs and sprouts you relieve liver, kidneys and lungs โ and a liver compress and alkaline bath add relaxation.
From the Zollhaus blog
Read more & try it
What is alkaline fasting?Read article
Alkaline mineralsRead article
Liver compressRead article
Food listRead article
Food listWhat is alkaline fasting?DrinksNuts & seedsOilsCarbohydratesProteinSaltSmoothiesThe right timeLiver compressChew 30 timesAlkaline fasting guideAlkaline fasting in the Ore MountainsRoomsRestaurantWellnessYogaContact
Further sources: basenfasten.de (Sabine Wacker) ยท Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Ernรคhrung (DGE)
Ready?
Let us cook alkaline for you
Alkaline cuisine, yoga, nature and spa โ with our team in the Ore Mountains.
