Take off into the world of the Carniolan grey bee
Radovljica is the capital of Slovenian beekeeping.
For nearly sixty years the Museum of Apiculture in Radovljica has been showcasing the tradition of Slovenian beekeeping. In the museum you can find out about Anton Janša, whose date of birth has been declared as World Bee Day. Take a look at the largest exhibition of original bee hive frontal boards, which are unique to Slovenian folk art. There are nearly 250 on view in the museum.
In the Lectar Honeybread museum and workshop, which is located in the cellar of the neighbouring building, you can find out how attractive products are made from honey dough. You can get acquainted with modern beekeeping at the Beekeeping Education Centre of Gorenjska in Lesce. Guided tours end with a visit to the well-stocked Bee Shop where you can sample Slovenian honey.
Visit the Beekeeping Education Centre of Gorenjska where you will found out about modern beekeeping and enter the secret world of bees.
A workshop and museum, full of delicious smells of honeybread, and where every day decorative honeybread products are made.
Take off into the world of the Carniolan grey bee, learn about the history of beekeeping in Slovenia, and admire the diverse painted beehive panels.
An exhibition about why the birth date of the Slovenian beekeeper Anton Janša has become World Bee Day.
Selected Beekeeping Experiences
The first World Bee Day was celebrated on 20 May 2018. Also new this year is the chance to ride on the special Bee Our Guest Hop-On Hop-Off bus through the surroundings of Bled, Radovljica and Žirovnica. Every Wednesday in July and August you can take the bus to visit Gorenjska's beekeepers and to other sights of interests.
The Beekeeping Education Centre of Gorenjska offers guided tours of the centre and honey tasting every Wednesday. During a visit to the Museum of Apiculture you can make your own candle from beeswax every Tuesday between 11am and 1pm and every Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm in July and August.
Come and experience the land where we respect the tradition of Slovenian beekeepers.
Sweet Memories of Radol'ca
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Choose from the range of honey products available at Radovljica's Tourist Information Centre and take part of Radol'ca home with you.Honey, honey liqueurs and chocolate with honey – all produced by local beekeepers and chocolatiers, and mugs painted with honey themes, the work of Radovljica VDC and the young artist Meta Šolar.
The following honey and beekeeping-related products are available at the Radovljica Tourist Information Centre:
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Special offer for groups:
- Guided tour of the Museum of Apiculture
- Visit the Beekeeping Education Centre of Gorenjska
- Workshop making candles from beeswax
- Honey menus in Taste Radol'ca restaurants
- Tasting of honey and honey products
- Workshop decorating Lectar honeybread hearts
- Visit to a beekeeper
Send us an enquiry and we will prepare a tailor-made offer for you!
