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Mushrooms in Salzburg: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Salzburg: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Salzburg, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 39 out of 100. The northeast stands out today; toward the southwest and west it stays more subdued. It stays strong into 4 Nov, then the line turns down. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 542 m and 1473 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 39/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 4 Nov: Honey Fungus (39/100). Falls clearly from 6 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: SalzburgHistorical 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 peak
- Feb hardly any
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May few
- Jun few
- Jul peak
- Aug moderate
- Sept moderate
- Oct moderate
- Nov few
- 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:
- Golden Chanterelle
- Penny Bun
- Parasol Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
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
- 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
- Nov season, rare here
- Dec season, rare here
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
- Nov season, rare here
- 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
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, rare here
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season, rare here
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of 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 Salzburg
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in Salzburg
Across 6 woodland samples in Salzburg, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (4/6) and mixed forest (2/6). Elevations between 542 m and 1473 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 Salzburg
Are there mushrooms in Salzburg right now?
In Salzburg, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Salzburg?
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 Salzburg right now?
The most promising species in Salzburg right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable), Wood Hedgehog (unfavourable), Wood Blewit (unfavourable) and Terracotta Hedgehog (unfavourable).
In which months are mushrooms found in Salzburg?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Salzburg appear mainly in these months: January, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: January and July.
Which elevation zones are covered in Salzburg?
The analysed sites in Salzburg fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Salzburg?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Salzburg: 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 Salzburg?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Salzburg in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Salzburg, 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.