Chanterelles, boletes and russulas – in the forests around Gothenburg there’s a lot of stuff to eat for those who look. According to the experts, a mixed forest, with both leafy trees and conifers, is your safest bet for finding wild mushrooms. Keeping track of the latest rain is also a good idea, because about a week later mushrooms tend to pop up where the rain fell. So, bring a basket, a knife, a well-filled coffee thermos and go hunting!
Änggårdsbergen
The city’s closest wild area which is very popular for walking, running and mountainbiking. Here you’ll find the sought after mixed forest that the mushrooms like, and even though many people move around here there is usually plenty to pick for everyone.
Nature reserve
Änggårdsbergen is a hilly nature reserve close to central Gothenburg, with walking trails, heathland and wetlands. It is known for its spring display of wood anemones, and viewpoints towards the city and the sea.
Slottsskogen
Wild mushrooms in central Gothenburg? Sure, those who wander off the beaten paths in the Slottsskogen city park are in for treats like chanterelles and oyster mushrooms. Forgot your Swedish fika at home? No worries, there are plenty of cafés to choose from.
Gothenburg’s largest city park
Slottsskogen is a place for relaxation, recreation, and outdoor life – a wonderful spot for everything from jogging to cosy picnics.
Mölnlycke/Mölndal
Gunnebo House and Gardens, the 18th century summer villa built in neoclassical style, is well worth a visit. But when you’re done with the crystal chandeliers and the orangerie plants, go for a hike in the forest and you’ll find plenty of goodies for your mushroom basket!
18th-century estate just outside Gothenburg
Delsjön
This area is home to broad-leaved deciduous forests where the Scarletina bolete thrives, but chanterelles and various kinds of boletes are also to be found. Why not combine the mushroom hunt with a canoe or kayak tour on the beautiful lakes?
Nature area with swimming spots
The Delsjö area is a vastly beautiful nature area, where you can find the continuous lakes Stora and Lilla Delsjön.
Vättlefjäll
Step right into the wild in this breathtaking nature reserve just north of Angered. You can easily get here by public transport and there are well-marked hiking paths to folow. Besides the mushrooms, you can enjoy rare plants and birds here.
Nature reserve
Vättlefjäll is a large nature reserve in north-east Gothenburg and Ale, with lakes, coniferous forests, wetlands, hiking trails, bathing spots, paddling, fishing and wind shelters close to the city.
Landvetter
Nowadays, the name Landvetter will probably make you think of the airport (which in spite of its name is actually located in Härryda), but this area also hosts vast pine forests that the mushrooms like. The areas further north, around Bollebygd and Töllsjö, are also worth checking out.
Risveden
East of Lödöse, some 40 minutes outside Gothenburg, you’ll find the largest forest in West Sweden. Boletes, funnel chanterelles and saffron milk caps are some of the mushrooms that can be found here.
Not sure how to tell agarics, boletes and polypores apart? Keep an eye out for the Gothenburg Botanical Garden’s mushroom identification sessions.
World-class botanical garden
The Gothenburg Botanical Garden is one of Europe’s largest and most important botanical gardens, with 20,000 unique plants and world-class garden areas. With its exhibitions, programs, café and shop, the garden is one of West Sweden’s most popular visitor attractions.
At svampguiden.com you’ll find the latest news about the mushroom situation reported by a dedicated community of pickers. The guide is also an app where you can learn about various mushrooms and find out what’s in your basket.
Did we miss your favourite spot? Send us an email at redaktionen@goteborg.com!