Finding honey in Europe

[Wollishofener]

Hi I know most people on the forum are in the USA, but I was wondering if anyone knew about sources of honey in Europe. I live in Zürich but would be willing to travel in Europe to get it. Ideally I'd like to find a beekeeper and buy direct (I like to buy local and the personal relationship aspect). thanks!!

 

[Yemany]

Hi in Zürich I do not. I live in the Netherlands and get my honey from a supplier that collects and sells honey from beekeepers in Europe

 

[Wollishofener]

Thanks Yemany, appreciate the response. Do you mind sharing the name of your supplier with me?

 

[madscientist451]

I did a quick google search and it says there are 180,000 bee colonies in Switzerland.
But also some diseases in the bees are causing problems. So you really shouldn't have to go very far if you want to get honey from a small producer.

https://thebeephotographer.photoshelter.com/gallery/Honey-Bees-Beautiful-apiary/G00000j5Y5QKogzQ/

 

[Yemany]

Sure, de Traay and the bijenhof

 

[Yemany]

Both collect honey from beekeepers

 

[Wollishofener]

Both collect honey from beekeepers

Great thanks a lot Yemany! I also managed to track down a local source a bit expensive but I like getting to know the beekeeper. I’ll check out the sources you sent over as well.