From thyme-infused honey to propolis bonbons and even pinewood honey – the Tirolean Association of Beekeepers makes it easy for visitors to their shops in Innsbruck, Imst and Kundl to give into sweet temptation.
Oscar Wilde once famously said: "I can resist everything except temptation." This is all the more true when it comes to sweet treats such as honey, consumed by humans since the Stone Age. The deliciously sweet nectar produced by the Western honey bee is the basis for the delicious produce made by the Tirolean Association of Beekeepers and sold in the association's three shops in Innsbruck, Imst and Kundl.
Sweet temptation
These shops offer not only all the equipment needed by amateur beekeepers but also finished items such as honey, flower pollen, propolis and royal jelly in various stages of cultivation as well everything required to make real beeswax candles.
Some of the most eye-catching products on sale include honey infused with thyme or pinewood, mead (perfect with gingerbread!), propolis bonbons to combat sore throats, capsules of royal jelly to ward off tiredness in spring, propolis cream to soothe aching feet – the list goes on.
Bee products are known as excellent natural remedies for many complaints, from poor concentration to the menopause. And even if you are not convinced by the healing and soothing properties of honey, beeswax, etc. they are always a good excuse to give into sweet temptation.
Oscar Wilde once famously said: "I can resist everything except temptation." This is all the more true when it comes to sweet treats such as…
