Forest homeathonig beekeeping Brandl

St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

The Waldheimathonig apiary is operated in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein by the Brandl family as an agricultural sideline. The approximately 60 Carnica bee colonies provide the best ingredients from the unspoiled nature of Peter Rosegger's homeland.

The untouched nature in this region is an ideal location for bee colonies to harvest forest honey and, depending on the weather, also flower honey in small quantities. If there is a sufficient harvest, part of the harvested honey is processed into mead (honey wine). Also, beeswax in block form (for ointment production, for freshness preservation cloths, etc.) as well as beeswax candles in various shapes and sizes are offered. Several displays explain the life of the honeybee and the importance of bees.

During the summer months, there is the opportunity to observe life in a bee colony with a queen, worker bees, and drones in a demonstration hive.

The operation is also a school on the farm business, a good on the farm business, and a member of the AMA Genussregion.