Small workshops worth
a longer look

Five independent shops and farms from across Central Europe — an ironwork forge, a chocolate workshop, a lavender farm, a mushroom farm, and an ice cream parlour. Filter by country or craft to find the one you're after.

5 shops

Hand-forged ironwork in a traditional blacksmith's workshop

Ironwork Slovakia

Kováčňa Iskra

An artistic forge shaping wrought-iron gates, fences, railings and garden furniture by hand.

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Handmade chocolate pralines arranged on a workshop table

Chocolate Czechia

Kakaovnice

A chocolate workshop making pralines, truffles and bars, with gift boxes and hands-on workshops.

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Rows of lavender ready for harvest on a Croatian farm

Lavender Croatia

Lavandin vrt

A lavender farm growing and drying its own harvest for sachets, honey, tea and field visits.

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Oyster mushrooms growing on a small farm

Mushrooms Slovenia

Gobarnica

A small mushroom farm near Kočevje growing oyster and shiitake mushrooms without pesticides.

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Scoops of artisan ice cream in a dessert parlour

Ice cream Hungary

Fagyikert

An ice cream parlour with a rotating line-up of gelato, sorbets and desserts.