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Mushrooms in Norway: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Norway: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Little currently supports rich trips for Honey Fungus in Norway: only 17 out of 100. Wetter spots in the southeast are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. Even in the days ahead the curve stays near the bottom. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 23 m and 810 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 17/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (17/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: NorwayHistorical 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 many
- 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
- Penny Bun
- Wood Hedgehog
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Parasol 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
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, rare here
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
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
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
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
- 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 Norway
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 Norway
Across 7 woodland samples in Norway, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (5/7) and broad-leaved forest (2/7). Elevations between 23 m and 810 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 Norway
Are there mushrooms in Norway right now?
In Norway, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Norway?
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 Norway?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Norway 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 Norway?
The analysed sites in Norway fall into these elevation zones: lowlands, hill country and low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Norway?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Norway: 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 Norway?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Norway in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Norway, 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.
Norwegian poisons information, 24h.
- Poison helpline +47 22 59 13 00
- Emergency 112 / 113
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.