The Water Dictionary

Farris

SparklingNorway’s oldest

Farris is a sparkling mineral water from Farriskilden spring near Larvik, Vestfold, Norway. The brand has been in operation since 1884 and claims to be Norway’s oldest mineral water brand. It holds a dominant market share in the Norwegian sparkling water segment.


Mineral composition

mg/L
Calcium28
Magnesium31
Sodium455
Sulfate11
Chloride667
Bicarbonate300
Hardness: 198 as CaCO₃Alkalinity: 246 as CaCO₃

Compositions can vary by season and source. Read our methodology.

Mineral character

Farris has an extreme profile for a sparkling water. Calcium is 28 mg/L, magnesium 31 mg/L, sodium 455 mg/L, sulphate 11 mg/L, chloride 667 mg/L, and bicarbonate 300 mg/L. Hardness is 198 mg/L as CaCO₃. The defining feature is the very high sodium at 455 mg/L combined with exceptional chloride at 667 mg/L, suggesting proximity to a salt-bearing geological formation. This is among the highest chloride readings in the TWD database for any water.


Use-case suitability


Where to buy

NO

All major NO chains

NOK 30-66/L per litre

Available in Norway. As of March 2026.