Fissler is a popular German brand of cookware. The design is very European, so it may not appeal to every American buyer, but the quality is outstanding and the cookware is beautiful. All Fissler cookware is made in Germany.
We look at the Fissler cookware sold in the US including their original clad stainless, PTFE nonstick, and ceramic nonstick. We examine heating, durability, safety, design, and more. Find out how Fissler cookware stands up to use and how it compares to other high-end cookware brands.
Fissler Cookware at a Glance
This table summarizes the Fissler cookware lines sold in the US. We listed only the lines on the Fissler USA site, but included similar lines that are on Amazon (probably discontinued in the US).
Lines are listed in alphabetical order, but grouped with similar lines that are probably discontinued.
We do not discuss pressure cookers here. For a review of Fissler pressure cookers, see our Fissler Pressure Cooker Review.
All Fissler cookware is made in Germany.
Line | Features |
|---|---|
 | -PTFE nonstick w/silicon carbide particles -Heavy aluminum body w/up to 60% recycled aluminum -Classic or comfort handle options -Induction compatible/Cookstar base -Rivet free cooking surface -High rims, scale in pan for easy measuring -Metal utensil and dishwasher safe -Oven safe to 428F -9.5" skillet about $75/11" $100 (comfort handle) -9.5" skillet weighs 2.5 lb. -Glass lid available -5 year warranty. |
 | -Ceramic nonstick (PTFE free) -Heavy aluminum body w/up to 60% recycled aluminum -Comfort or classic handle options -Induction compatible/Cookstar base -Rivet free cooking surface -High rims, scale in pan for easy measuring -Not safe for oven, dishwasher, or metal utensils -9.5"/11" skillet app. $130/$150 -9.5" skillet weighs 2.6 lb. -Glass lid available -5 year warranty. |
 | -Fissler's premium PTFE nonstick (skillets only) -Heavy aluminum body w/up to 60% recycled aluminum -Comfort handle -Rivet free cooking surface -High rims, scale in pan for easy measuring -Induction compatible/Cookstar base -Dishwasher safe -Not safe for oven or metal utensils -8"/11" skillets app. $113/$160 -11" skillet weighs 3.3 lb. -Glass lid available -Germany Design Award winner in 2020. -5 year warranty. |
 | -Recycled 18/10 stainless steel -6mm aluminum base (disc-clad cookware) -Induction compatible/Cookstar base -Scale in pans for easy measuring -Dishwasher safe -Stainless steel lids and handles -Rivet free cooking surface -8 pc set about $900 -11" skillet weighs 4 lb. -15 year warranty on manufacturing defects. |
 | -Up to 90% recycled 18/10 stainless steel -Induction compatible/Superthermic base -Scale in pans for easy measuring -Dishwasher safe -Oven safe to 450F -Stainless steel lids and handles -Rivet free cooking surface -9 pc set about $550 -10 year warranty on manufacturing defects. |
About Fissler
Fissler is a German kitchenware company that was founded in 1845. In the US, they are probably best known for their pressure cookers (which we review in another article), but Fissler also makes cookware and a few kitchen utensils. They also make knives and an induction cooktop, but these don't seem to be available in the US.
All Fissler products are made in Germany. They've won several design awards for their cookware and pressure cookers. Fissler products are very high quality.
Fissler's flagship cookware is their stainless steel Original Profi line. They also make a few nonstick cookware lines that are mostly skillets.
Fissler strives to make sustainable products by using recycled steel and aluminum. And in 2020, Fissler innovated the production process for non-stick cookware by using almost all water-based nonstick coatings, which cuts carbon dioxide emissions by about 70% annually.
Other Fissler Cookware Lines
There are some other Fissler cookware lines on Amazon. They're not on the Fissler USA website, so we're assuming they're discontinued. We didn't test them, so we don't have any recommendations. (We do recommend buying only lines with the Cookstar base.)
Bonn: 9 piece stainless steel set with glass lids and Superthermic base for about $350. See Bonn set on Amazon
Cenit: Affordable nonstick line made in Italy. 11-inch pan about $55 See Cenit on Amazon
Hamburg: Stainless steel set with glass lids and Superthermic base. 9 piece set about $250. See Hamburg on Amazon
Intensa: 9 piece stainless steel set with steel lids and Cookstar base. Stackable and can hang from lids. About $500. See Intensa set on Amazon
What Is the Cookstar Base?
Closeup of Fissler Cookstar base.
The Cookstar® base is Fissler's trademarked cookware base. It came out in 1995. According to Fissler, it is an almost 8mm-thick aluminum disc inside magnetic steel. The Cookstar base is designed to work on all cooktops, including induction. The thick base stays flat and ensures optimal heating performance and excellent efficiency, which means you can use lower heat and get the same results as other cookware gets on higher heat.
As far as we know, the Cookstar Base is the thickest disc cladding on market.
Not all Fissler lines have the Cookstar base; the Pure line reviewed below does not. Rather, it has the Superthermic base, which is not as thick, thus won't be as efficient or even heating.
If you buy Fissler cookware, we recommend getting a line with the Cookstar base for the best heating, best efficiency, and maximum durability. (It is also on the most expensive Fissler lines, but there's a reason for that.)
What Is the Superthermic Base?
The Superthermic base is another Fissler trademarked base. According to Fissler it has a 6mm aluminum disc inside magnetic steel. Like the Cookstar base, it is designed to work on all cooktops, including induction. The base is thick enough to stay flat and provides even, efficient heating.
The Superthermic base is thinner than the Cookstar base, so Fissler cookware lines with the Superthermic base (the Pure line, for example) are less expensive than lines with the Cookstar base. However, 6mm of aluminum is going to provide excellent heating.