Last year, I spotted so many red mushrooms with white spots. I must confess: it feels extra special during a walk! Especially because you donโt see them everywhere, and the weather conditions play a big role. During a weekend in Schoorl, we went on a mushroom walk with a guide, which is really fun to do (especially with kids).
When can you spot mushrooms?
Are you disappointed when it rains in the fall? When it comes to mushroom spotting, you should be happy with drizzly autumn weather from now on! This means you can once again spot fly agaric mushrooms in various locations in the Netherlands. Thatโs the official name for the iconic red mushrooms with white spots, which captivate the imaginations of both young and old.
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Where can you find the fly agaric in the Netherlands?
If you think spotting a fly agaric is a matter of luck, youโre mistaken. There are four areas in the Netherlands where you have an extra high chance of seeing those red and white caps pop up among the autumn leaves: De Bilt, De Kennemerduinen, De Veluwe, and Boswachterij Staphorst. Going on a hunt elsewhere? Look out for Birch, Pine, Spruce, Oak, and Beech trees. The fly agaric lives in symbiosis with these tree species!
14 X places to spot the Fly Agaric in the Netherlands
Curious where fly agaric mushrooms have been spotted this year and last year? I received many tips from readers and compiled them here:
- Schoorlse Duinen (check out my guide for a weekend in Schoorl)
- Radio Kootwijk
- Posbank
- Twiske
- Het Groenewoud
- Limburgse Peel
- Vlonderpad Epe
- Ermelo (near the Sheepfold)
- Drunense Duinen
- Sterrenbosch
- Kaapse Bossen
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug
- Vijlenerbos
- Sallandse Heuvelrug at the Holterberg
And did you know this about the Fly Agaric?
Have you spotted any fly agarics this fall? How big were they? On average, a fly agaric grows between 7 and 15 cm high, and the characteristic red cap is usually between 5 and 15 cm. And as beautiful as that cap looks, donโt forget that the fly agaric is poisonous. Touching it is fine, but if you eat one, you could get quite sick. Going for a walk with your dog? Be careful: a small dog that eats a whole fly agaric might not survive. And did you know that rain eventually washes the white spots off the fly agaric?
If it has rained heavily for a week, go for a nice walk in the forest as soon as it dries up, and who knows, you might spot some fly agarics this year. Have fun!
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