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Mushrooms in the Bernese Oberland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Bernese Oberland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in the Bernese Oberland: only 18 out of 100. The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. Through the rest of the window conditions stay usable, with a mild fade after 15 Nov. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 763 m and 1649 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 18/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 15 Nov: Honey Fungus (38/100). Eases slightly after 16 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Bernese OberlandHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan hardly any
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov hardly any
- Dec hardly any
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Field Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Field Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Bernese Oberland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Bernese Oberland
Across 5 woodland samples in the Bernese Oberland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/5) and mixed forest (1/5). Elevations between 763 m and 1649 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Bernese Oberland
Are there mushrooms in the Bernese Oberland right now?
In the Bernese Oberland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Bernese Oberland?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Bernese Oberland in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Sunday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Bernese Oberland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Bernese Oberland appear mainly in these months: June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: August and September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Bernese Oberland?
The analysed sites in the Bernese Oberland fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Bernese Oberland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Bernese Oberland: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Bernese Oberland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Bernese Oberland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Bernese Oberland, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
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Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.