Beekeeping…

…at the farm in Villnöss

Since 2006, we have been running our own small beekeeping operation with around 15 bee colonies at the Proihof farm. As our guest, you have the opportunity to watch us process the honey and learn fascinating facts about this increasingly rare profession. Nectar is not simply nectar. The flowers from which the bees collect the nectar later determine the flavour of this sweet delicacy. Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants and therefore contribute significantly to the rich biodiversity of our valley. Immerse yourself in the world of our beekeeping and discover the subtle differences between the various honey varieties. Learn more about the use of the honey extractor, uncapping tools and bottling equipment. Of course, we offer you our home-made honey, which you can enjoy at breakfast.

Proihof Villnöss Südtirol Eigene Imkerei auf dem Bauernhof in Villnöss (3) (1)

Did you know
that…

that the bees of one colony have to cover an incredible distance of 3.5 times around the Earth to produce 1 kg of honey?
that a single bee colony in summer can consist of up to 70,000 bees?
that a nectar-collecting bee has a life expectancy of only 3 weeks?
that up to 180 different components (30 different natural sugar types, vitamins, enzymes, inhibins, acids, trace elements, etc.) can be identified in honey?
that without bee pollination around 35% of human food production would be lost?
that real bee honey is the only natural food that can last for several years without any additional treatment?

Interesting facts about honey

Natural honey will crystallize sooner or later. Blossom honeys crystallize within two to three weeks after extraction. For honeydew (forest honey), crystallization may take from one to seven or even eight months.

Flower formation (= a structure similar to frost patterns on a winter window) is another quality feature and indicates that the honey has a very low water content.

A thin whitish layer on the honey mainly consists of pollen and small wax particles. It should not be removed, as it is in fact one of the most valuable parts of the honey.