BeeHiveMap — GTS für Imker

BeeHiveMap is the grassland temperature sum (GTS) map for beekeepers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The GTS provides scientifically sound information on when each nectar source is in bloom at your apiary – ensuring you add honey supers in time and never miss a peak nectar flow.


BeeHiveMap is the grassland temperature sum (GTS) map for beekeepers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. WHAT BEEHIVEMAP DOES

• Live heatmap of the GTS (German-speaking region) for all of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (10x10 km grid, updated daily)
• 7-day forecast with slider – see your nectar flow in advance
• Multi-year comparison: compare the current season with previous years back to 2000
• Mark up to 20 of your own apiaries
• Flowering alerts for willow, dandelion, cherry, rapeseed, black locust, linden, and much more

• Notifications via push notification, email, or directly in the app
• Home screen widget shows you the current GTS value of your home apiary
• Knowledge section with GTS basics, nectar-producing plants, and beekeeping FAQs
• AI assistant for your beekeeping questions
• Completely free, no ads, no in-app purchases

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Hobby beekeepers who want to better plan their nectar flows
• Professional beekeepers with multiple migratory apiaries
• Beekeeping associations and teachers
• For anyone interested in phenology and honey flow

WHAT IS THE GTS

The grassland temperature sum (GTS) is the average daily temperature accumulated since the beginning of the year, weighted by month (January 0.5; February 0.75; from March onwards 1.0). It is the most reliable indicator of the start of vegetation growth – and thus of every bee forage flow.

Example thresholds:
• approx. 60°C – goat willow
• approx. 130°C – dandelion/cherry
• approx. 200°C – rapeseed
• approx. 450°C – black locust
• approx. 550°C – linden

DATA SOURCES

• Germany: DWD Climate Data Center (official weather stations)
• Switzerland: MeteoSwiss
• Austria: GeoSphere Austria

Calculated server-side daily, based on hundreds of weather stations with IDW interpolation to a 10 km grid.

DEMO ACCESS

Want to test the app without registering? Log in with username "demo" and password "demo" – including four sample locations and alerts.

DATA PROTECTION

We only collect what's absolutely necessary (email address for login, location coordinates that you enter yourself). No tracking, no advertising networks. Details at https://beehivemap.de/datenschutz.html

CONTACT

Questions, requests, bug reports? Contact us via the feedback function in the app or at info@xdibee.com. We look forward to hearing from you – and stay safe with the bees!