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Mushrooms in Lower Austria: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Lower Austria: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in Lower Austria stays restrained for Honey Fungus (21/100). The northwest stands out today; toward the southeast and east it stays more subdued. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 237 m and 1165 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 21/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (21/100). Falls clearly from 5 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Lower AustriaHistorical 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 few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug peak
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov moderate
- Dec few
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Yellow Morel
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season
- Jun season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of 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
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Lower Austria
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Lower Austria
Across 8 woodland samples in Lower Austria, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (3/8), coniferous forest (3/8) and mixed forest (2/8). Elevations between 237 m and 1165 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- At most 2 kg of mushrooms per person per day for personal use under the Forestry Act, unless the landowner forbids it.
- Access & times
- Entering forest for recreation is generally allowed. State nature law and property rights may add further limits.
- Protected areas & species
- In protected areas and core zones, taking mushrooms may be prohibited.
Source: Forestry Act 1975 & Lower Austria Nature Conservation Act 2000
Overview only, not legal advice. Signs, landowner rights and current ordinances apply on site.
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 Lower Austria
Are there mushrooms in Lower Austria right now?
In Lower Austria, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Lower Austria?
At most 2 kg of mushrooms per person per day for personal use under the Forestry Act, unless the landowner forbids it. Entering forest for recreation is generally allowed. State nature law and property rights may add further limits. In protected areas and core zones, taking mushrooms may be prohibited. Forestry Act 1975 & Lower Austria Nature Conservation Act 2000
Which mushrooms are doing well in Lower Austria right now?
The most promising species in Lower Austria right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Lower Austria?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Lower Austria appear mainly in these months: May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: August and September.
Which elevation zones are covered in Lower Austria?
The analysed sites in Lower Austria fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Lower Austria?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Lower Austria: 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 Lower Austria?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Lower Austria in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Lower Austria, 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.
VIZ, 24h poison information centre. Life-threatening: call 144 or 112.
- Poison helpline +43 1 406 43 43
- Emergency 112 / 144
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.