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Mushrooms in Finnish Lapland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Finnish Lapland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Hardly any prospects in Finnish Lapland: the sample stays low across the board. The spread between woodland spots stays modest, without a strong north to south or west to east contrast. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 180 m and 300 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 4/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (4/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: Finnish LaplandHistorical 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 hardly any
- Apr hardly any
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept many
- Oct few
- 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
- Wood Hedgehog
- Golden Chanterelle
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
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, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- 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 out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season, rare here
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- 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, rare here
- 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, rare here
- 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 Finnish Lapland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Finnish Lapland
Across 5 woodland samples in Finnish Lapland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (2/5), mixed forest (2/5) and broad-leaved forest (1/5). Elevations between 180 m and 300 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 Finnish Lapland
Are there mushrooms in Finnish Lapland right now?
In Finnish Lapland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Finnish Lapland?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
In which months are mushrooms found in Finnish Lapland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Finnish Lapland appear mainly in these months: July, August and September. Most finds fall in: August.
Which elevation zones are covered in Finnish Lapland?
The analysed sites in Finnish Lapland fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Finnish Lapland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Finnish Lapland: 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 Finnish Lapland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Finnish Lapland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Finnish Lapland, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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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.
Finnish poison information centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +358 9 471 977
- 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.