VAPKO · Fribourg

Mushroom foraging rules in Fribourg: VAPKO guide

VAPKO lists specific mushroom foraging rules for this canton. Foraging prohibited between 20:00 and 07:00. 2 kg per person per day

Closed periodForaging prohibited between 20:00 and 07:00Quantity2 kgPage checked22.08.2026
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VAPKO lists specific mushroom foraging rules for this canton. Foraging prohibited between 20:00 and 07:00. 2 kg per person per day

Woodland mushroom illustrating the foraging guide for Fribourg
Rules apply to a territory, while conditions on site can add further restrictions. Mixed lowland forests rise quickly into fir-beech woods and wooded pre-Alpine pastures.
Closed periodForaging prohibited between 20:00 and 07:00
Quantity2 kg per person per day
Summary versionVAPKO 21.01.2025
Cross-check against German VAPKO page 08.02.2026
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Other rules

Intentional destruction of mushrooms is prohibited.

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Understand the cantonal context

Mixed lowland forests rise quickly into fir-beech woods and wooded pre-Alpine pastures. 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.

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Municipalities and protected areas

Even where the Fribourg cantonal rule is clear, municipalities, nature reserves, parks or landowners may impose additional restrictions. The latest official sources and signs on site take precedence.

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Check before every trip

  1. Identify the exact canton and municipality
  2. Check the closed period, time and permitted quantity
  3. Check rules for the reserve, park or landowner
  4. Keep the official link available during the trip

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many kilograms of mushrooms can be collected in Fribourg?

2 kg per person per day

Can mushrooms be collected on every day of the month?

Foraging prohibited between 20:00 and 07:00. Even where the Fribourg cantonal rule is clear, municipalities, nature reserves, parks or landowners may impose additional restrictions. The latest official sources and signs on site take precedence.

Rules in neighbouring cantons

Sources to checkSummary version: 21.01.2025. Cross-check against German VAPKO page: 08.02.2026. Page checked: 22.08.2026. This summary is informational and is not legal advice. Cepello is neither VAPKO nor a cantonal authority. The latest official texts and signs on site take precedence.