Bees

Tours of beekeeping operations to learn about fees, with tastings of honey and production of wax candles. Beekeepers also offer honey for sale.

  • The tour may involve beehives, with participants wearing the appropriate protective gear. Visitors will learn about the structure of hives, about the lives and hierarchy of the bees, about ancient and modern ways of extracting honey, as well as various beekeeping products. They will also learn about how to identify real and high-quality honey.
  • There are tastings of various types of honey, with visitors purchasing the honey which they like the most. The honey is gathered at various times of year and from various plants. Some farms sell not just honey, but also other beekeeping products.
  • Visitors are encouraged to take part in various processes, among which the most popular is the production of wax candles. Visitors can take the candles which they make home with them.
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Latvia

Herbal teas and honey TURAIDAS

This farm produces herbal teas and satchels of tea from lemon balm, raspberries, tansy, lady's mantles, plantago and linden blossoms as souvenirs and gifts, as well as honey from local hives.  The lady of the house will be happy to tell you about life in the countryside and take you on an educational tour featuring medicinal plants, beekeeping and fence buildings.  She will also offer tastings of products from the farm.  It has a biological farming certificate, so much attention is focused on the popularisation of a healthy lifestyle.  Clients can purchase teas made of raspberries, blackberries, linden blossoms, meadowsweet, yarrow, birch leaves, white nettles, etc. 

Agri Heritage Heritage gardens Distance from countries capital city199 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Optional meals Accepts individual travellers
Steam bath Picnick area
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Rural Homestead of Janis Sicans

By the beekeeping farm “Kalniņi” there is a Bee Hut – small wooden house in which you can feel the presence of bees. The hives with seven bee families are built-in the sides of the Bee Hut, but inside the building they are designed as beds or seats. When looking at the building from the outside you can see the bee runs and also bees themselves. In addition, “Kalniņi” also offer different types of bee products – honey, pollen bread, beautiful and aromatic wax candles. It is possible to taste beekeeping products and enjoy a cap of warm tea. Families with kids can participate in educational workshops, learn how to make wax candles and gain information about the daily life in the beekeeping farm.

Since summer 2018 everyone can also visit the House of Crafts, where you can participate in different activities such as Encaustic painting (also known as hot wax painting), create wooden souvenirs with burnt folk signs as well as create wax candles etc. The House of Crafts offers different itineraries for grownups, kids, youngsters and newlyweds. There you can also purchase the offered products - various flower honey, pollen, pollen bread, propolis, cell honey and wax candles.

Nature for Health Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city267 Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Meza skuki

This is an apiary which you can tour and then taste honey and buy products. There are also sauna rituals for health and beauty.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city205 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

World of Bees

The owner offers tours of his beekeeping operation, with visitors wearing the necessary protective gear. You will learn about how honey is produced, watch a video, and be able to taste six or seven types of honey. If you wish, the owner will make pancakes for you. Products are available for purchase.

Distance from countries capital city100 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
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Latvia

Maras drava

Located in one of the most untouched corners of northern Latgale. Already from the spring they offer worker bee and later both, young and producing bee, propolis and wax mixture candles, pollen bread and propolis in butter. The workshop produces bee hives and other apiary equipment.

Agri Heritage Active season months1-12 Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
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The Kalna Smides apiary

This family company offers high-quality and traditional beekeeping products in the Gauja National Park. There are some 110 hives of bees, and the products include honey, pollen, bee bread, wax and propolis. The owners also produce new and unprecedented products which satisfy the demand of clients for something that is unusual, but healthy. You can take a tour and purchase honey.

Seminars Distance from countries capital city70 Active season months5-9 Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Internet access
ScreenOverhead projectorComputerCopier FishingSouvenire shop Nearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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Estonia

Meemeistrid

Honey makers introduce guests to their beekeeping farm and the daily responsibilities of the bee-keeper. You can also taste and buy honey, as well as various honey mixes and cold-dried berries.

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Beekeeping farm LIENAS MEDUS

A family-owned company that cares for a clean environment, organic produce and design. Offers tours in the bee apiary and farm, tasting.

Distance from countries capital city61 Active season months4-10 Pre-order required Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
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Valodzes

The owner of the Vālodzes farm is a beekeeper.  The farm is on the banks of a lovely river in a place where a homestead existed long ago.  The hive are on a hillock and in a lovely meadow in the forest.  Alongside the bees is a lovely apple orchard, and the owner is happy to have help in harvesting the apples in the fall.  He has slowly restored the farm since 1996, and it has a lovely and large lake, a lake hut, a granary with a renovated upper floor and balcony, the beekeeping operation and the apple orchard.

Distance from countries capital city50 Active season months5-9 Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Optional meals Accepts tourist groups
Rooms for seminars Souvenire shop Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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Bandenieki

Old household where the owners are beekeepers. Upon request, provides an educational programme and visits for schools and events.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city137 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers
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Latvia

Farm BITNIEKI

This is a beautiful farm that is friendly to the environment and has some 300 hives of bees. There is a shop along with a tasting hall where you can enjoy honey made of various flowers, pollen (including pollen in honey), propolis (also in honey) bee bread, wax and souvenirs. Taste beekeeping products (including honey wine) and take a tour of the farm, as well.

This farm uses traditional hives to extract honey, and it offers a look at hives that were used in the past. The owners are happy to talk about the development of beekeeping in Latvia and their experience in this regard.

New! BeeHive bee healing therapy!
A wonderful opportunity to improve both mental and physical health with the healing effects of apitherapy - the healing power of bees. 

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city201 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Beekeeping farm KALNU MEDUS

Possibly the highest bee apiary in the Baltics, about 300 m above sea level. Organic beekeeping products are harvested in Gaiziņkalns and its surrounding area. We offer excursions in the farm, bee apiary workshops, tasting of beekeeping products.

For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city141 Active season months5-9 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
Place for tents
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Latvia

Farm DORITES / Daugmales Jana honey

Located in Daugmale, surrounded by the waters of the Daugava. This special location allows the bees to harvest and bring high-quality honey that has been recognised several times in Latvian contests, as well as other beekeeping products.

Distance from countries capital city31 Active season months4-10 Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Rubeni

Biškopības produkti bioloģiskajā saimniecībā, informācija par biškopību un dabas aizsardzību.

Distance from countries capital city56 Active season months1-12
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Latvia

z/s "Vecumnieki"

Saimniecībā tiek piedāvāti dažādi biškopības produkti: medus, bišu maize, propoliss, vaska sveces. Iespēja sarunāt izzinošu ekskursiju - ceļojums bišu pasaulē ar gulēšanu uz bitēm. Tiek piedāvāta arī loku šaušana un zāļu tējas. 

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The Lapegles farm

This farm has some 150 hives of bees which are carefully tended by beekeepers. The farm also produces nectar plats such as buckwheat, clover and phacelia. You will learn all about beekeeping and taste and purchase beekeeping products.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city250 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
Hosts speak Russian
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Latvia

Bisu Janis

Biškopības produktu ražošana - medus, ziedputekšņi, bišu maize, propoliss, bišu māšu peru pieniņš. Bišu māšu selekcija, bišu saimes.

Distance from countries capital city222 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance
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Latvia

Meduspils

The name of the location translates to “Honey Castle,” and the owner has some 300 hives of bees. Honey that he has produced has won a number of prizes. He offers hogweed honey, honeyed local berries, and honey straws for children (the only place in Latvia where these are offered). You can tour the farm, taste ten types of honey, and purchase beekeeping products. “Extreme Beekeeping” is a process which will allow you to put on a beekeeper’s suit to learn about the hard-working insects up close. The owner also produces wax candles.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city100 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
No smoking Facilities  appropriate for childrenPicnick area Nearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak Russian
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The Lejas farm

The farm produces large amounts of nectar plants, including mustard plants, clover, lacy phacelia and buckwheat. These are used for apiaries and seeds. You can take a tour and learn about the lives of bees. You can also taste and purchase honey made from willow, buckwheat, heather and other sources. The honeys have won a series of prizes.

Distance from countries capital city210 Active season months5-9 Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups
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Beekeeper Juris Ronis

The owner offers honey made of various flowers, forest plants, heather and linden blossoms, pollen, bee bread, propolis, and other beekeeping products. He will be happy to give you a tour and tell you about his work.

Distance from countries capital city72 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
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The Apikare training apiary

This farm offers tours, seminars and training for beekeepers. You can visit the bees, help to grow queen bees, produce honey and candles, and taste some of the good things that come from beehives. This educational facility will inform you about beekeeping traditions and allow you to work as a beekeeper. The owners share their knowledge during training sessions.

Local lifestyle For children and teenagers Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city190 Active season months5-11 Dry toilet (if there is only the dry toilet) Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Accepts tourist groups
Nearest bus stopNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak GermanHosts speak RussianHosts can meet at the nearest station
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Latvia

Dzintarlase

The owner produces honey and related products such as pollen and propolis, honey wine, and an alcoholic beverage called “Bee’s Kiss.” You can take a tour of the beekeeping operations and purchase the products.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city60 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers
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The Mazvasaraudzi farm

The farm produces vegetables, medicinal plants and honey. You can look at Charolais cattle and buy products. The lady of the house will talk about her experience in relation to her farm and biological farms that are in the neighbourhood.

Distance from countries capital city178 Active season months1-12 Accommodation available Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
Nearest bus stop500mNearest restaurantNearest town Hosts speak EnglishHosts speak Russian
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GREEN HIVE

“GREEN HIVE” ir pārtikas ražotāju uzņēmums, kas nodarbojas ar medus un ogu pārstrādi. Uzņēmums atpazīstams ar saukli  “Medus citās garšās!”. “GREEN HIVE” piedāvā vairāk nekā 60 produktus – medu daudzās un dažādās garšās, kā arī sīrupus, sulas un nektārus. “GREEN HIVE” atbalsta zaļas Latvijas ideju, un ievēro šo pārliecību uzņēmuma ražošanas procesā, dzīvojot saskaņā ar dabu un lietojot dabas dotus produktus.

Ražotnē uzņem tūristu grupas, produkciju iespējams degustēt un iegādāties.

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The beekeeper Juris Valainis

You can learn about the lives of bees and buy honey made from all kinds of flowers, propolis, propolis blankets and wax candles. Apian therapy is offered here. This is an ancient method which involves a bed under which there are beehives. The bees create warmth, vibration and a biofield.

Distance from countries capital city50 Active season months1-12 Accepts tourist groups Accommodation available Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
Birch besomNo smoking Berry and mushroom picking Nearest bus stopNearest restaurant Hosts speak RussianMassageProfessional sauna-consultant
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Latvia

Valda Paegla saimnieciba

Saimnieks nodarbojas ar biškopību un apmeklētājiem piedāvā ekskursiju pa saimniecību, stāstījumu par bitēm, medus degustācijas. Iespēja iegādāties pašdarinātas vaska sveces un citus biškopības produktus.

Distance from countries capital city126 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance
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Ciruli

The Cīruļi farm is in the Rings of Daugava Nature Park and in the village that is called "Lielie Muļķi" (Big Fools).  The owners have more than 100 hives of bees, share experience, talk about the lives of bees and offer tastings and purchase of products.  There is a chance to look and buy paintings by the owner who will talk about the "Lielie Muļķi" (Big Fools) village.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city252 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance
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Latvia

Piebalgas medus

"Piebalga medus" is located in Vecpiebalga region, turning off the highway Cēsis – Vecpiebalga – Madona (P30). Beekeeping, apitherapy and narration "About and around bees". Tasting and purchase of beekeeping products. A candlestick workshop is available for visitors. Especially with the fact that the apiary only with Latvian hives.

Distance from countries capital city129 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers
Hosts speak English
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Latvia

Zemnieku saimnieciba "Atkalas"

Saimniecības drava atrodas netālu no Isnaudas pagasta Bobišiem, dabiskā vietā, kur dabiskā vidē nav lauksaimniecībā izmantojamo zemju un citu objektu. Bišu iegūtā produkcija tiek pārstrādāta Zilupē, Sila ielā 4, kur saimnieki uzņem ekskursijas un var iegādāties saražotos labumus. Saimniecība ir bioloģiski sertificēta. Iegūst liepu un dažādziedu medu.

Distance from countries capital city298 Active season months1-12
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Zemnieku saimnieciba Ballas

This farm has more than 20 years of experience with beekeeping products and their sale.  Groups of tourists can tour the farm with the help of a knowledgeable guide.  There are creative workshops for children, games for teams, tastings of products, a location for picnics, as well as luncheons of soup cooked on a campfire along with honey bread.

Agri Heritage For children and teenagers Distance from countries capital city179 Active season months6-8 Accommodation available Must register in advance Optional meals Accepts tourist groups
Steam bathBBQPlace for tents
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Latvia

The Ezerlici farm

This lovely farm features lilies, peonies and other flowers, as well as a beautiful rock garden and a dendrological park that is under development.  Bees from more than 100 hives produce honey.  The lady of the house will take you on a tour and offer plants and honey products for sale.

Distance from countries capital city253 Active season months1-12 Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups
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Latvia

Macibu drava "Kare"

Mācību drava "Kāre" piedāvā iepazīties ar bišu valstības noslēpumiem. Interesanta iepazīšanās ar brīnumiem un noslēpumiem bišu saimes dzīvē. Apmeklētājiem ir iespēja ietērpties speciālos aizsargtērpos un bitenieka vadībā iepazīties ar dzīvas bišu saimes smaržu. Veselībai un dzīvespriekam iespējams iegādāties - medu, bišu maizi, bet romantiskai noskaņai - smaržīgas bišu vaska svecītes.

Agri Heritage Distance from countries capital city219 Active season months1-12 Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
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Latvia

The Kramini farm

This farm is an apiary, with hives of bees gathering honey. The farm has won prizes for its products. You can take a tour and learn about the lives of bees and beekeeping products, make your own wax candles, or attend educational seminars.

Distance from countries capital city285 Active season months5-9 Must register in advance Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups