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Mushrooms in North Rhine-Westphalia: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in North Rhine-Westphalia: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the situation for Honey Fungus stays modest, the lead score sits at 41 out of 100. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 4 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 42 to 654 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 41/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (41/100). Falls clearly from 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: North Rhine-WestphaliaHistorical 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 few
- Jun few
- Jul few
- Aug few
- Sept moderate
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- 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:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- 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
- Nov season
- Dec 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- 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 North Rhine-Westphalia
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Favourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in North Rhine-Westphalia
Across 8 woodland samples in North Rhine-Westphalia, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (5/8) and coniferous forest (3/8). Elevations between 42 m and 654 m.
Foraging rules in this region
- Allowed amount
- Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law).
- Access & times
- Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited.
- Protected areas & species
- Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned.
Source: NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
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 North Rhine-Westphalia
Are there mushrooms in North Rhine-Westphalia right now?
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: moderate.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Only small quantities for personal use (BArtSchV / state law). Entering forest for recreation is generally possible. In nature reserves, leaving paths is often prohibited. Taking mushrooms in nature reserves and protected biotopes is regularly banned. NRW State Forest Act (LFoG) & BArtSchV
Which mushrooms are doing well in North Rhine-Westphalia right now?
The most promising species in North Rhine-Westphalia right now: Honey Fungus (moderate), Horn of Plenty (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Cauliflower Fungus (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in North Rhine-Westphalia?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in North Rhine-Westphalia appear mainly in these months: September, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in North Rhine-Westphalia?
The analysed sites in North Rhine-Westphalia fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in North Rhine-Westphalia: 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 North Rhine-Westphalia?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in North Rhine-Westphalia in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in North Rhine-Westphalia, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
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.
No single nationwide line, 7 regional centres (area code + 19240, Erfurt: 0361 730730). Life-threatening: call 112.
- North Rhine-Westphalia: 0228 192 40
- Berlin, Brandenburg: 030 192 40
- Bavaria: 089 192 40
- Baden-Württemberg: 0761 192 40
- North (HH, HB, NI, SH): 0551 192 40
- Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Saarland: 06131 192 40
- MV, SN, ST, TH: 0361 730730
- 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.