There is
still time

We have passed the middle of October, but the mushroom season is not over. Right now it is especially the trumpet chanterelle you should look out for. It can usually be found right up until the frost sets in. There are also other edible mushrooms that can still appear in the woods.

Four mushrooms you can still find

Trumpet chanterelle
The trumpet chanterelle is one of the late mushrooms and, under the right conditions, can be found right up until the frost arrives. Look for it on the forest floor in both deciduous and coniferous woodland, especially in moist, mossy spots, where it often grows in larger groups.

Hedgehog mushrooms
Hedgehog mushrooms can still appear in the woods at this time of year. They grow in both deciduous and coniferous woodland. Look for them on the forest floor, where they can grow among moss and leaves.

Horn of plenty
The horn of plenty is one of autumn's exciting edible mushrooms. It grows mainly in older beech woods on rich or clayey soil, often among moss and withered leaves. Its dark colour makes it not always easy to spot, so look carefully as you move through the woods.

Chanterelles
The common chanterelle can still be found, even though the season is well advanced. Look especially in coniferous woods with mossy, nutrient-poor ground, where with a little luck the chanterelle can be found late in the season.

Remember the mushroom guide

Only pick mushrooms you are completely sure about. Do not use artificial intelligence to identify mushrooms. Artificial intelligence can get it wrong – even when a picture looks clear. Use a good mushroom guide instead to identify the mushrooms you find. If you are in the slightest doubt about a mushroom, leave it be. Do not eat it.

Access to private woods

In private woods you may walk on roads and paths from 6 am until sunset. When picking mushrooms, you may only take those you can reach from roads and paths – you must not walk in among the trees to look for mushrooms. Show consideration for the wildlife of the woods and for others using them, and pay attention to signs about hunting, forestry work or other restrictions on access.

Happy mushroom hunting!