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Mushrooms in Denmark: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Denmark: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Denmark, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 38 out of 100. The spread between woodland spots stays modest, without a strong north to south or west to east contrast. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 33 m and 234 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 38/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (38/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: DenmarkHistorical 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 moderate
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov moderate
- Dec moderate
- 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
- Horn of Plenty
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Field Mushroom
- 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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov 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
- 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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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
- 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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Denmark
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Moisture and temperature align with the current assessment.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Denmark
Across 5 woodland samples in Denmark, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/5), coniferous forest (2/5) and mixed forest (1/5). Elevations between 33 m and 234 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 Denmark
Are there mushrooms in Denmark right now?
In Denmark, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Denmark?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which mushrooms are doing well in Denmark right now?
The most promising species in Denmark right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable) and Horn of Plenty (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Denmark?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Denmark appear mainly in these months: January, July, August, September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Denmark?
The analysed sites in Denmark fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Denmark?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Denmark: 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 Denmark?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Denmark in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Denmark, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Giftlinjen Bispebjerg, 24h.
- Poison helpline +45 82 12 12 12
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.