The love of bees in green, active and healthy Slovenia dates far back into the past, and this passion has been passed from generation to generation for decades. Simply put, Slovenia is the land of bees and Europe’s top destination for Api Tourism.

Slovenia is the land where the tradition of beekeeping is written in the roots of the nation. The land, which with four beekeepers per thousand inhabitants ranks first among the world’s beekeeping nations. And last but not least: the land where the World Bee Day is celebrated on 20th May each year. This gives us an opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of bees and bee products at the international level.

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Apiculture in Slovenia

Slovenia is famous for its history of apiculture and painted beehive panels, excellent api tourism capacities and educational presentations of bees in apicultural museums. This is why, as an Api tourist you should consider traveling to the world’s best beekeepers where you can experience the most authentic Api Tourism and while at it why not to treat yourself to an apitherapy session.

Top 10 reasons why Slovenia is Europe’s best spot for an Api Tourism adventure

1. Take an apitherapy tour

Embark on an apitherapy tour to learn all about the curative effects of Slovenia’s ancient beekeeping tradition – from honey massages to spas and tastings.

2. Stay overnight in a honeycomb

In the green Savinja Valley, you can transform yourself into a bee and live among the shelter of honeycomb-shaped cabins in Honey Village.

3. Spoil your senses with honey

At Topolšica Spa you can experience the soothing effects of a honey spa or stay overnight in the company of bees and let the soothing buzz send you off to sleep.

4. Bohinj International Wildflower Festival

Europe’s first wildflower festival celebrates bees with a varied program of events with a ‘wild meadow theme’.

5. Honey tasting trails

Slovenia produces 2400kg of honey each year. Watch traditional honey lectarstvo being made in Radovljica.

6. Inhale healthy beehive air

Pamper your respiratory system and inhale soothing beehive air at the apiaries in Selo pri Bledu or the Pule Estate in Dolenjska.

7. Visit Radovljica

Slovenia’s ‘sweetest town’ is the ideal location for your Api Tourism adventure where you can explore Slovenia’s rich beekeeping tradition, home to The Museum of Apiculture and 600 hand-painted bee-houses.

8. Take part in an Api-artwork workshop

Visit Selo and meet local beekeeper Blaž Ambrožič, with the opportunity to hand paint beehive panels. You can also learn to make wax candles and inhale air directly from the hives.

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9. Visit the Slovenian Beekeeping Centre

Established in 1873 the center showcases Slovenia’s beekeeping history and offers nature trails, as well as the opportunity to sample the local honey.