If you are a honey lover, your "axe will (definitely) fall into honey" when you visit Slovenia. This Slovenian proverb, which refers to a sudden, unexpected happiness or success, will surely prove to be true when you get to know the honey experiences of this green country. The Slovenian beekeeping tradition is rich and strongly rooted in people's consciousness. This is the home of the Carniolan honeybee, an autochthonous Slovenian bee, which is considered one of the most widespread honeybees in the world.
Slovenians have always been bee experts. The most important figure of Slovenian beekeeping is Anton Janša, the first beekeeping teacher at the Vienna imperial court, who in the 18th century completely revised the hitherto beekeeping methods based on his findings and laid the foundations of modern beekeeping. Janša's birthday, 20 May, was declared World Bee Day at the initiative of Slovenian beekeepers.
MoreSlovenians have always been bee experts. The most important figure of Slovenian beekeeping is Anton Janša, the first beekeeping teacher at the Vienna imperial court, who in the 18th century completely revised the hitherto beekeeping methods based on his findings and laid the foundations of modern beekeeping. Janša's birthday, 20 May, was declared World Bee Day at the initiative of Slovenian beekeepers.
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Honey and other bee products have a beneficial effect on health and well-being. Various apitherapy methods will help improve your health. In a typical Slovenian apiary, you can discover the secret of beekeepers' long life by inhaling the wonderful aromas of bee products while listening to the buzzing of bees. Honey wellness might very well be your path to a healthy and beautiful appearance, of which even the famous Egyptian beauty Cleopatra was well aware.
In Slovenian cuisine, you will come across honey at every step. It was once used primarily as a sweetener, but in modern cuisine you will also find it in other dishes. Due to its positive effects on well-being, it also has an important place in folk "medicine".
Slovenian honey and certain local types of honey enjoy various forms of protection in Europe.
Slovenian honey bears the mark of a protected geographical indication. Such honey is produced throughout the entire territory of Slovenia and is distinguished by its exceptional variety and quality.
Kočevje forest honey with a protected designation of origin comes from the vast Kočevje forests, characterised by their varied floristic composition.
Karst honey is considered to be of very high quality. Due to the mild climatic conditions and favourable microclimate, it is dry and ripe and very rich in minerals and enzymes.
You can show love and affection for your loved one with gingerbread hearts, a red cookie made of honey dough decorated with various details, as Slovenian lovers used to do.
Slovenian beekeepers are making every effort to ensure that young generations in kindergartens and primary schools are aware of the importance of bees and beekeeping. For many years, every third Friday in November, children have been served a Traditional Slovenian Breakfast, which includes honey in addition to homemade butter, apples, black bread and milk. The project has spread across the borders of Slovenia and was launched through the European Honey Breakfast initiative in many European countries and beyond.
Are you tempted to get to know the mysterious world of bees better and discover various positive effects on your well-being? Would you perhaps even consider spending your holidays experiencing the way of life of the bee? Slovenia, with its rich beekeeping tradition, offers a number of experiences that you will enjoy remembering.
Painted beehive panels are a characteristic feature of Slovenian beekeeping and an expression of folk art. Beekeepers used to express their artistic creativity on these panels. The oldest are motifs with a religious theme, but later secular motifs appeared that reflected everyday life, historical events and also some humorous stories. The art of painting beehive panels has been proposed for entry in the UNESCO Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Did you know that the Carniolan honey bee has its own experience house? A former school in Višnja Gora has been turned into a centre of innovative technologies where you can peek into the live hives of the Carniolan honey bee and learn in an interactive way about the work of the Rothschütz family, who were the first to record the Carniolan bee and bring it to the world’s attention. A special experience awaits you at the top of the house – relaxation rooms designed in the shape of wooden honeycomb cells.
The rich tradition of beekeeping in Slovenia is just one of the things that demonstrates our close connection to nature and care for its conservation.
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Get to know the land of bees, beekeepers and honey love. Certified beekeeping providers, tourist farms, places of original ethnological heritage and green nature await you in Slovenia. Draw your own Slovenian beekeeping trail!
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