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Between the seasons

Mushroom season over – what now in the forest?

The big flushes get rarer, but the forest still has a lot to offer – until next summer's season starts again.

Mushroom calendar Current forecast

So when is it really over?

There is no fixed date – three things decide when it is over for this year.

The first frost

Most edible mushrooms don't tolerate lasting frost – after the first cold nights, things slow down fast.

After the last flush

Without fresh rain and mild temperatures, no new flush comes – the current forecast shows whether anything is still happening at your location.

It varies by region

In the mountains it usually ends earlier, in milder lowlands it often continues longer – the mushroom calendar shows the rough timing.

These mushrooms grow even in winter

A few wood-dwellers barely mind the frost – in mild, damp weather they grow almost all year round.

Oyster mushroomGrows in clusters on deciduous wood, often even in light frost. Wood earThe jelly-like ear on dead wood survives frost and simply thaws out again. Sheathed woodtuftGrows on stumps into winter – caution, it has a toxic lookalike.

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What to do in the forest instead

The forest is worth a trip even without mushrooms.

HikingAutumn and winter are often clearer and quieter than summer – with a twilight calculator for the way back. Foraging plantsRosehips, sloes and wild herbs are in season now – the plant overview shows what fits right now. Forest time with kidsForest games, fallen leaves and fresh air – a good afternoon even without a mushroom basket. MountaineeringCooler air, clearer views – with a turnaround-time calculator so the way back stays light.

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So you don't miss it

Set up the mushroom alert for your places – you'll automatically be notified once it starts again in spring/summer.

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Frequently asked questions

When is mushroom season over?

Usually with the first lasting frost, often in November – depending on region and weather year it can be earlier or much later. The current forecast shows the situation at your location.

Are there still mushrooms in the forest in winter?

Yes, some wood-dwellers such as oyster mushroom, wood ear and sheathed woodtuft keep growing in mild, damp winter weather.

What can you forage in the forest in winter?

Rosehips, sloes and some wild herbs are in season in late autumn/winter – the plant overview shows what fits right now.

When does the next mushroom season start?

Usually from May/June with the first St. George's mushrooms and morels, really picking up from July/August. The mushroom alert notifies you automatically.