Radovljica is the capital of Slovenian beekeeping
Beekeeping has a long and important tradition in Slovenia. People have been living here for centuries together with the diligent and tame Carniolan grey bee, which in return provides them with delicious honey and other medicinal products in exchange for care and the preservation of diverse pasture areas in the natural environment.
Take off into the world of the Carniolan grey bee
The Museum of Apiculture in Radovljica is the largest and most in-depth museum in the country dedicated to the heritage of Slovenian beekeeping. It has been successfully showcasing the tradition of Slovenian beekeeping for more than 60 years. The modern permanent exhibition, set up in 2021, provides an in-depth insight into the world of Carniolan grey bees and the history of beekeeping in Slovenia. In the museum you can find out about Anton Janša, and how his birthday, 20 May, has been declared World Bee Day. You will also learn about the tradition of painting beehive frontal panels and many other interesting facts about bees and beekeeping in the past and now.
At the Lectar workshop, located in the basement of the adjoining building, check out how cute honey dough products are made. You can also find out more about modern beekeeping at the Beekeeping Education Centre of Gorenjska in Lesce.
Families can learn about the world of bees on a fun bee adventure around the town of Radovljica. The outdoor 'Follow a bee through Radovljica' experience will delight children, as they will enjoy learning about bees at four interactive points and solving tasks in the booklet, whilst at the same time getting to see the old town centre of Radovljica. They will be rewarded for their efforts with delicious honeybread!
Set off as a family on an adventure accompanied by a cute 'bee' who will explain where she lives, what her chores are, and where she goes to gather nectar. You will see Radovljica's attractions on the way and, as a reward, savour the taste of sweet honeybreads.
With its modern exhibition, the Museum of Apiculture reveals the exceptional world of the Carniolan grey bee and Slovenian beekeeping. The exhibition brings together the legacy of world-famous beekeepers and reminds us of the importance of preserving bees and a healthy environment for them.
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.
Selected Beekeeping Experiences
The first World Bee Day was celebrated on 20 May 2018. In 2019 we are opening a completely new family beekeeping adventure in Radovljica.
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!
