Mushroom picking in Winterthur
Winterthur lies on the Töss at about 441 m. About two fifths within 10 km are forest (40 %), mostly beech and spruce. Conditions were best most often for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete and Sheathed Woodtuft in 2026. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 47 %.
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Nearby towns
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)42 % forest · Parasol MushroomSeen (Kreis 3)42 % forest · Parasol MushroomKloten38 % forest · Parasol MushroomOpfikon37 % forest · Parasol MushroomBülach35 % forest · Parasol MushroomDübendorf37 % forest · Parasol MushroomUster30 % forest · Parasol MushroomZurich41 % forest · Parasol Mushroom
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in Switzerland
- Mushroom risotto (Ticino)
- Chanterelles in cream sauce
- Mushrooms on toast
Which mushrooms grow in Winterthur?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Winterthur for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete, Sheathed Woodtuft.
How much forest is there in Winterthur?
Within 10 km of Winterthur about 40 % of the land is forest.
When is mushroom season in Winterthur?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.