Mushroom picking in South Tyrol
South Tyrol is well-known also because of the wonderful mushrooms you can find here. Woods and forests are waiting for you with theirs magic atmosphere.
But pay attention. The respect of nature and landscape is the first thing here. So keep on reading and find out what to do if you go out on the search of mushroom in South Tyrol.
Rules for mushroom gatherers
- In the forests of your home town you can gather up to 2 kg of mushrooms, in other communities just 1 kg per day and person (over 14 years).
- Outside your home town, you have to pay a fixed fee of 10 € to that community, where you would like to go on a mushroom foray. Furthermore, you have to bring along your identity card.
- Mushroom forays are not allowed in nature parks.
- Mushroom forays are permitted only on days with an even date and only between 7 am and 7 pm.
- Mushrooms have to be generally cleaned before taking them home, transported into hard and fresh containers, and it is forbidden to ruin forest's ground.
- If you do not renege on these rules there may be imposed penalties and always the confiscation of all mushrooms.
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Porcini mushrooms are a special delicacy. In late sumemr and autumn, they are used to refine many typical South Tyrolean dishes. The pulp is more dense than that of other mushrooms.
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In the markets you can find dried mushrooms all year round!
inetcons - Elmar Hilber
In the late summer / early fall in South Tyrol gather mushrooms.
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Selected accommodations in South Tyrol
Hotel Alpen Tesitin Panorama Wellness Resort
- Modern ambience and South Tyrolean cordiality
- Wellness with views of the Dolomites
- Outdoor infinity pool
- Traditional dishes & international influences
- Surrounded by nature and peace
- Boutique hotel, 42 suites
- Anna SPA with 21 m indoor & outdoor pool
- Sauna lounge & garden terrace
- Fitness orangery & day spa
- Breakfast & gourmet dinner
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- Timeless Sky SPA & wellness garden of 5,000 m² with outdoor SPA
- 8 indoor & outdoor pools & 12 saunas
- Holidaycheck Award Gold 2026
- Gourmet cuisine
- Guided outdoor nature experiences daily, 6 days a week