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Mushrooms in the Salzkammergut: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Salzkammergut: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
Low prospects in the Salzkammergut: Honey Fungus reaches 30/100 and falls short of expectations. Spatially, the southeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. After 14 Nov, a clear decline is expected. The sample covers elevations from 520 to 832 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 30/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 14 Nov: Honey Fungus (37/100). Falls clearly from 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: SalzkammergutHistorical 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 moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug moderate
- Sept peak
- Oct many
- Nov few
- 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:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- 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, 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
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season, rare here
- 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, 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
- 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, rare here
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Salzkammergut
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Salzkammergut
Across 4 woodland samples in the Salzkammergut, CORINE Land Cover is mainly mixed forest (3/4) and coniferous forest (1/4). Elevations between 520 m and 832 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 the Salzkammergut
Are there mushrooms in the Salzkammergut right now?
In the Salzkammergut, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Salzkammergut?
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 the Salzkammergut right now?
The most promising species in the Salzkammergut right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Salzkammergut in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Saturday. Assessment for that day: unfavourable.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Salzkammergut?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Salzkammergut appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Most finds fall in: September.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Salzkammergut?
The analysed sites in the Salzkammergut fall into these elevation zones: low mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Salzkammergut?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Salzkammergut: 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 the Salzkammergut?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Salzkammergut in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Salzkammergut, 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.