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Mushrooms in Austria: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Austria: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in Austria stays restrained for Honey Fungus (27/100). Wetter spots in the southwest are clearly ahead right now, while other parts of the region trail. The curve peaks around 13 Nov and then falls back. The values are based on samples in typical woodland between 441 m and 1283 m elevation.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 27/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 13 Nov: Honey Fungus (36/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: 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 many
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul many
- Aug many
- Sept peak
- Oct peak
- 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
- Parasol Mushroom
- 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
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
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
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season
- 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 Austria
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Austria
Across 8 woodland samples in Austria, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (5/8), coniferous forest (2/8) and broad-leaved forest (1/8). Elevations between 441 m and 1283 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 Austria
Are there mushrooms in Austria right now?
In Austria, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Austria?
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 Austria right now?
The most promising species in Austria right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Austria in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Friday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in Austria?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Austria appear mainly in these months: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Austria?
The analysed sites in Austria fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Austria?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in 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 Austria?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Austria in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Austria, 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.
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.