VAPKO lists specific mushroom foraging rules for this canton. No cantonal closed period is listed. 2 kg per person per day
Cross-check against German VAPKO page 08.02.2026
Other rules
Only fully developed mushrooms should be collected. Mushrooms must be collected carefully and by hand. Organized foraging is prohibited, subject to the stated educational exceptions. Commercial collection is prohibited.
Understand the cantonal context
Pasture, groves and damp forest alternate across tightly folded terrain. Rules apply to a territory, while conditions on site can add further restrictions.
VAPKO notes that mushroom foraging is prohibited in nature reserves throughout Switzerland.
Municipalities and protected areas
Even where the Appenzell Ausserrhoden cantonal rule is clear, municipalities, nature reserves, parks or landowners may impose additional restrictions. The latest official sources and signs on site take precedence.
Check before every trip
- Identify the exact canton and municipality
- Check the closed period, time and permitted quantity
- Check rules for the reserve, park or landowner
- Keep the official link available during the trip
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many kilograms of mushrooms can be collected in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
2 kg per person per day
Can mushrooms be collected on every day of the month?
No cantonal closed period is listed. Even where the Appenzell Ausserrhoden cantonal rule is clear, municipalities, nature reserves, parks or landowners may impose additional restrictions. The latest official sources and signs on site take precedence.