Mushrooms in Zürich
Zürich covers about 1,739 km². About two fifths of the land are forest (38 %), mostly beech and spruce. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete and Sheathed Woodtuft. Today Oyster Mushroom leads with 48 %.
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Mushrooms by town
Zurich41 % forest · Parasol MushroomWinterthur40 % forest · Parasol MushroomUster30 % forest · Parasol MushroomWetzikon34 % forest · Parasol MushroomHorgen32 % forest · Parasol MushroomOpfikon37 % forest · Parasol MushroomDietikon39 % forest · Parasol MushroomBülach35 % forest · Parasol MushroomDübendorf37 % forest · Parasol MushroomKloten38 % forest · Parasol MushroomStadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)42 % forest · Parasol MushroomSeen (Kreis 3)42 % forest · Parasol MushroomAdliswil41 % forest · Parasol Mushroom
🍳 Mushroom cuisine in Switzerland
- Mushroom risotto (Ticino)
- Chanterelles in cream sauce
- Mushrooms on toast
Which mushrooms grow in Zürich?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Zürich for Parasol Mushroom, Lurid Bolete, Sheathed Woodtuft.
How much forest is there in Zürich?
About 38 % of Zürich is forest – roughly 654 km².
When is mushroom season in Zürich?
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.