Skapér Beekeeping

Zoltán received his first bee colony as a child. Although he worked in leadership roles in other fields for decades, bees were always “close” to him – first as a hobby, then as a side job, and finally as his main occupation, with bees and beekeeping taking centre stage. After his father’s early passing, he fully took over the family beekeeping business and began to forge his own path. Today, he not only produces honey but has also completed apitherapist training, runs an apitherapy house, and shares his expertise to support young beekeepers.

Among the honeys produced by Skapér Beekeeping, you’ll find classic varieties – acacia, linden, rapeseed, sunflower, goldenrod, and mixed flower honey – but their uniqueness lies not only in their flavours but also in the way they are made.
Honey production here is the result of a conscious, nature-friendly, and bee-friendly approach. Zoltán completely rejects chemical treatments: he cares for the bees using only natural substances, such as oxalic acid, and regularly replaces the wax in the hives to prevent the accumulation of residues. The origin of the wax is always known and verified, and often he uses his own recycled wax.
Before extracting the honey, he measures its water content with a digital refractometer – the honey is only extracted once it has reached the ideal maturity. After extraction, the honey settles for at least four weeks, during which time wax residues and air naturally separate from it. It is then filtered through a fine 200-micron filter, without any additives, heat treatment, or anti-foaming agents.
The honey is then jarred, followed by a short resting period to ensure its texture is clear, smooth, and silky.

Zoltán’s property is not just a beekeeping site but also an experience centre: it is home to one of the country’s first apitherapy houses, where visitors can discover the healing power of bees. During apitherapy, guests relax on a special bed under which thousands of bees are at work – the vibrations, warmth, hive air, and essential oils from the bees naturally support the body. The method can be particularly effective for stress relief, easing respiratory issues, and promoting deeper sleep.
In addition to purchasing honey, you can book a guided visit in advance, where Zoltán is happy to share stories about the world of bees and the secrets of honey production, and he even welcomes small groups to take a closer look at the hives.

Acacia Honey
One of Skapér Beekeeping’s main products is acacia honey, made from the nectar of acacia blossoms found in the denser, clay-rich soils around Zalaszentgrót – giving it a taste and colour distinct from acacia honey from other regions. Its colour ranges from the usual pale yellow to light green, depending on the soil composition where the acacia grows.
The taste of acacia honey is mildly sweet, with a hint of vanilla, a long-lasting finish, and floral notes. You can use it daily as a sweetener in tea, lemonade, or coffee, spread on bread or mixed into porridge for breakfast, or as an excellent ingredient for baking. It also boasts outstanding antibacterial properties.


Where to find the products:
●    8790 Zalaszentgrót, Szabadság St. 86.