Zwiesel
At Gastroimpuls, Zwiesel Glas stands for what matters most in the restaurant industry every day: glasses that look as good as new, withstand wash after wash, and never lose their brilliance. From wine glasses and champagne flutes to barware sets and carafes, Zwiesel Glas offers a complete range of glassware for restaurants, hotels, bars, and caterers throughout Switzerland.
150 Years of Glassmaking Artistry from the Bavarian Forest
Zwiesel Glas was founded in 1872 by Anton Müller as a small table glassworks in Zwiesel, a town in the Bavarian Forest that has been known for its glassmaking tradition for centuries. What began as a family-run artisan business has, over five generations and more than 150 years, evolved into the global market leader in crystal glassware for the upscale hotel and restaurant industries.
Today, the Zwiesel Glas umbrella brand unites two traditional brands: Schott Zwiesel stands for sturdy, functional glassware suitable for everyday use, which is used daily in thousands of restaurants worldwide. Zwiesel 1872, on the other hand, stands for premium, handcrafted glassware developed in close collaboration with sommeliers, bartenders, and Michelin-starred chefs. Both lines share the same goal: to combine the guest’s drinking experience with the business’s cost-effectiveness.
Tritan Crystal Glass: The Technology Behind It
At the heart of Zwiesel Glas is its patented Tritan crystal glass technology. This lead-free crystal glass combines three properties that are crucial in the foodservice industry: shatter resistance, dishwasher safety, and optical brilliance.
While traditional crystal glasses are elegant, they are susceptible to the mechanical and chemical stresses of commercial dishwashers. Tritan glasses, on the other hand, retain their clarity, sound, and transparency even after hundreds of wash cycles. For businesses, this means fewer breakages, fewer reorders, and lower overall costs in the long run—all without having to sacrifice the elegant appearance of high-quality crystal glasses.
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Zwiesel Glassware for the Restaurant and Hotel Industry in Switzerland
At the heart of every Zwiesel glass is the patented Tritan crystal glass technology: lead-free, shatter-resistant, and dishwasher-safe—without compromising on brilliance or sound. Conventional crystal glasses quickly lose their clarity and transparency after repeated dishwashing. Tritan glasses retain their optical quality even after hundreds of wash cycles, which means fewer breakages, fewer reorders, and lower overall costs in the long run for foodservice establishments.
The Zwiesel Glassware Collection for Every Restaurant
Zwiesel Glas offers a complete glassware collection for the professional foodservice industry. The Taste series is the ideal starting point: timeless in design, durable for everyday use, and equally suitable for wine, sparkling wine, and water. For upscale wine lists, the Pure series, with its sleek lines, is highly recommended. The Banquet line has been specially developed for high-volume use and intensive catering applications. At the bar, the Bar Premium series stands out with its highball glasses, rocks glasses, Nick & Nora glasses, and coupettes—all developed in collaboration with professional bartenders. The collection is complemented by matching carafes and decanters for a harmonious wine service.Why Zwiesel Glas is the right choice for Swiss restaurants and bars
Anyone purchasing glassware for the Swiss foodservice industry asks themselves three questions: How long will the glasses last? What will they look like after three years of washing? And can the product line be reordered at any time? At Zwiesel Glas, all three questions are clearly answered. Tritan technology ensures an above-average lifespan. The entire product line is certified for commercial dishwasher use. And through Gastroimpuls, an authorized Swiss specialty retailer, the product line is consistently available to restaurants, hotels, bars, wine bars, and catering companies throughout Switzerland.
For businesses looking to establish or expand a comprehensive glassware program, the Gastroimpuls sales team is available to meet with you in person throughout German-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Switzerland, and Ticino. Which series is the best fit for your wine list? What quantities make sense for day-to-day operations? The team answers these questions right on site, drawing on their practical experience.