Updated 28 July 2026
How are Chanterelle doing in Uppsala this July?
Mushroom season in Uppsala, Sweden is running strong right now, with chanterelle sitting at 82% today. The typical season runs June to October, and we’re in July now
Fruits in warm, humid weather a week or two after steady summer rain, typically when soil stays moist and temperatures sit around 15 to 20 C. A wet spell breaking a dry period often brings a flush.
Summer to autumn, typically June or July through to October.
Keep fresh in a paper bag in the fridge for up to a week, brushing off dirt rather than washing them wet. They do not dry as well as many mushrooms, so for longer keeping cook them first then freeze, or preserve in oil or by pickling.
The main dangerous lookalike is the Jack o’lantern (Omphalotus illudens, and the European Omphalotus olearius), which is toxic and causes severe sickness; it grows in clumps on wood or stumps and has true sharp gills rather than blunt forked ridges. The false chanterelle (Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca) is also confused with it but has thinner, true gills and a more orange colour, and is best avoided.
Uppsala sits on the flat, fertile Uppland plain, low-lying farmland threaded by the Fyrisån river and the long gravel eskers left by the ice age. South and east the land gives way to the bays of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic coast, while gentle forested rises take over to the north. Boreal conifer forest dominates, mostly Norway spruce and Scots pine mixed with birch, aspen and alder. Mushrooms favour the mossy spruce stands, the damp birch edges and the bogs and pine heaths common across reserves like Hågadalen-Nåsten and Norra Lunsen.
The climate is humid continental, with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. The decisive rains come in late summer and early autumn, and it is this damp warmth that triggers the main fungal flush. Foraging here is easy and rewarding thanks to the right to roam, with chanterelles arriving around midsummer and porcini, funnel chanterelles and other autumn species following into October. Spruce and birch woods within easy reach of the city make Uppsala a generous region for beginners and seasoned pickers alike.
FAQ
Are chanterelle out near me right now in Uppsala, Sweden?
Today the chanterelle forecast for Uppsala, Sweden is 82% and conditions are running strong. That is a live read for the region this July, and it shifts with the weather rather than following a fixed calendar. It tells you if it is worth heading out in Uppsala, Sweden right now.
What should I look for this week for chanterelle in Uppsala, Sweden?
This week in Uppsala, Sweden the forecast is 82% and running strong. Grows on the ground in deciduous and coniferous woodland, in a mycorrhizal partnership with trees such as oak, beech, birch and pine. It often appears in mossy ground, on banks and along path edges, frequently coming back in the same spots year after year. The 14-day outlook on the page shows whether conditions are climbing toward a flush or easing off, so you can pick your day.
Is it mushroom season in Uppsala, Sweden right now?
For chanterelle in Uppsala, Sweden, the typical season is June to October, and today the live forecast reads 82% with conditions running strong this July. So yes or no depends on the day and the weather, which is exactly what the forecast tracks.
Does ShroomCast tell me if a mushroom is safe to eat or identify it for me?
No. ShroomCast only forecasts timing, so it tells you when chanterelle are likely to be fruiting in Uppsala, Sweden. It does not identify mushrooms, and it cannot tell you whether anything you pick is safe to eat. Always confirm your own identification from a reliable source before eating anything.
How does the live chanterelle forecast for Uppsala, Sweden work?
We take the usual chanterelle season for Uppsala, Sweden (June to October) and weigh it against the weather right now and over the last few days. That gives you one live number, today 82% and running strong, plus a 14-day outlook and a normal-year line to compare against.
See the live regional forecast in the ShroomCast app.
Scale: 0-20% very low · 20-40% low · 40-60% moderate · 60-80% high · 80-100% excellent. ShroomCast forecasts fruiting probability from weather, soil, forests and years of observations – a guide, not a guarantee of finds.