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Mushrooms in Sweden: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Sweden: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in Sweden stays restrained for Honey Fungus (17/100). Wetter spots in the southwest 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 21 m and 379 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 7 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: SwedenHistorical 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 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
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Horn of Plenty
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Wood Hedgehog
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
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
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 Sweden
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Typical woodland & habitat types in Sweden
Across 8 woodland samples in Sweden, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (5/8) and broad-leaved forest (3/8). Elevations between 21 m and 379 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 Sweden
Are there mushrooms in Sweden right now?
In Sweden, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Sweden?
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 Sweden?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Sweden appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: September and October.
Which elevation zones are covered in Sweden?
The analysed sites in Sweden fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Sweden?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Sweden: 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 Sweden?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Sweden in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Sweden, 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.
Swedish poisons information, 24h. Emergency: call 112 and ask for poison information.
- Poison helpline 010-456 6700
- 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.