Alpegg Honey Manufactory: first certified Demeter beekeeping in Tyrol
Austrian Demeter honey from biodynamic beekeeping
Exciting news from Alpegg Honey Manufactory! Roland Defrancesco, host of Alpegg Chalets and dedicated beekeeper, is now the first and only certified Demeter beekeeper in Tyrol! With this special certification, our honey manufactory stands for the highest quality and sustainable beekeeping, strictly following Demeter guidelines. Enjoy 100% pure organic Demeter honey, crafted in harmony with nature.
Alpegg Honey Manufactory of the Defrancesco Family in Waidring
In 2020, Roland Defrancesco, host of the Alpegg Chalets, founded the Alpegg Honey Manufactory. The organic apiary now includes 15 bee colonies, located in Waidring in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps. By spreading the colonies across four prime bee sites in this Tyrolean health resort, the honey gains an exceptionally aromatic taste. The locations include the Alpegg Chalets in the town center, the "Quarry" near a moorland area, the "Struber Bee Alp," and the Talsen Alp at around 1,000 meters above sea level. The Talsen Alp is also home to a special bee tree known as the "Schiffertree."
The best organic honey from Tyrol
What an honor! We are absolutely thrilled with the gold award at the 12th Tyrolean Honey Competition 2023. Roland Defrancesco, our host and beekeeper at Alpegg Organic Honey Manufactory, is more than just a beekeeper. He is a visionary, a protector of bees, and their greatest fan! His expertise and dedication make every one of our honeys a masterpiece of nature. A heartfelt thank you to all our bees, who, through their hard work, bring the delicious flavors to our multiple award-winning honey.
Our organic honey is among the best in all of Tyrol. The quality, taste, purity, and appearance of our premium organic honey have also impressed Tyrol's honey experts. In 2021, our organic beekeeping earned a gold medal with full points for the unique organic honey from Waidring. In the competition for the best honey in Austria, our award-winning forest honey placed second and received the silver medal.
In 2022, organic beekeeper Roland Defrancesco completed the Demeter Austria course and has since been working with his bees according to this holistic, sustainable, and symbiotic philosophy. During your stay at Alpegg Chalets, enjoy a delicious honey bread every morning, made from the fine honey of our hardworking bees, living in biodynamic conditions.
Organic Honey Range and Organic Bee Products from the Gold Award-Winning Honey Manufactory
- Organic Forest Honey 250g | 500g | 1,000g
- Organic Honey Specialty "MOZART": Mountain Honey with Gold Leaf
- Organic Honey Specialty "SISSI": Mountain Honey with Criollo Cocoa Nibs
- Organic Propolis Tincture with 12% Pure Bee Propolis
- Organic Beeswax Candles
- Christmas and Tree Decorations made from Organic Beeswax