Šaratica, Mineral spring in Šaratice, Czech Republic.
Saratica is a mineral spring in Saratice whose water contains elevated levels of magnesium and other minerals. The water has been bottled and distributed for therapeutic use since the late 1800s.
The spring began commercial bottling in 1896 and quickly expanded distribution across the Austro-Hungarian lands. This early industrial operation helped establish it as a regionally important export product.
The water draws visitors who come to taste it fresh at the source for its reputed wellness properties. It holds a place in local traditions of natural health practices that remain valued today.
The spring sits in an accessible outdoor location where visitors can easily taste the water directly at the source. It is best to visit early in the day when the site is less crowded and the water is at its freshest.
The spring is linked to the Battle of Austerlitz, and local accounts tell that soldiers drank from it during the fighting in 1805. This historical connection gives the place a layer of military heritage beyond its reputation as a health destination.
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