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Mushrooms in Switzerland: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in Switzerland: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In Switzerland, prospects for Honey Fungus are low right now, the lead score sits at 32 out of 100. Spatially, the northeast leads: scores there sit above the other sample points. In time terms the picture is calm: values only shift slightly. The sample covers elevations from 441 to 1400 metres and reflects common woodland heights.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 32/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 16 Nov: Honey Fungus (49/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: SwitzerlandHistorical 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
- Wood Hedgehog
- Parasol Mushroom
- Horn of Plenty
- Yellow Morel
- 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
- 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
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
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
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in Switzerland
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Modest
Typical woodland & habitat types in Switzerland
Across 8 woodland samples in Switzerland, CORINE Land Cover is mainly coniferous forest (5/8), mixed forest (2/8) and broad-leaved forest (1/8). Elevations between 441 m and 1400 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 Switzerland
Are there mushrooms in Switzerland right now?
In Switzerland, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in Switzerland?
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 Switzerland right now?
The most promising species in Switzerland right now: Honey Fungus (unfavourable).
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in Switzerland in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Monday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in Switzerland?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
The analysed sites in Switzerland fall into these elevation zones: hill country, low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in Switzerland?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in Switzerland: 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 Switzerland?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in Switzerland in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in Switzerland, 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.
Tox Info Suisse, 24h. From abroad: +41 44 251 51 51. Unconscious: call 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.