We provide here pollen forecasts and recommendations, that are based on our scientifically evaluated data and our expertise. It is our aim to inform persons concerned by pollen allergies in Vienna in a most comprehensive, accurate way and free of charge.
Video Highlight: Start of the autumn flower of Artemisia 2026
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Annual mugwort (Artemisia annua) and Chinese mugwort (Artemisia verlotiorum) cause only since recently a second phase in pollination in some years.
The native common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) flowers much earlier, namely in summer from July to August.
Pollen of annual mugwort is a recognized as important aeroallergen in China. Officially described allergens are known for this species (Art an 1-4, Art an 7 und 14). In contrast, officially described allergens are not yet known for Chinese mugwort. A comparable high allergenicity like for common mugwort is assumed for both neophytes.
Current pollination
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Due to current cause:
The weed pollen season is approaching its end: the flower of ragweed (Ambrosia) ends; the second flowering phase of Artemisia (mugwort/wormwood) caused by neophytes is suppressed due to the cooler weather.
We provide this convenient overview graph to visualize pollination during the calendar year besides our pollen calendars.
You find more about this seasonal overview here.
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Figure: status of the flower development of Chinese wormwood (Artemisia verlotiorum): development from calendar week 41 (left) to 42 (right); the inflorescences show fully open flowers, pollen is visible as yellow dust.
Mid- and long-term forecast for Vienna
This forecast gives you an overview for a longer time period so that you can improve your planning.
Fungal spores concentrations decrease; the flower of neophytic Artemisia species is supressed!
The occurrence of Artemisia pollen has been an issue also in autumn due to the late flowering of neophytic Artemisia species. The two species that flower later than the native common mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), are Annual mugwort (Artemisia annua) and Chinese wormwood (Artemisia verlotiorum). Both show open flowers and Chinese wormwood is now in full flower (see figure). Weather does not provide favorable conditions anymore. Allergic symptoms are possible locally, in the vicinity of flowering plants.
The ragweed pollen season ends. Ragweed pollen occurs only on occasion in the air samples.
The concentration of fungal spores in the air has decreased. Alternaria spores are less present in the air, Epicoccum is now dominating the air samples. The fungal spore season has been below average this year due to the prolonged dry weather.
Pollination profile
Mugwort/wormwood:
state of the flower: end of the second pollination period/nearly no pollination
trend: constant
time of the start of the flower: average
Fungal spores:
state of the season: end of the main period/spore concentrations
trend: constant
time of the start of the season: average
You can find the typical pollen seasons in our pollen calendar.
Pollen spectrum:
Pollen from cedar and ivy is also in the air.
Updated on: 15th of October 2026
Current main allergen: Fungal spores
Exposure time in Vienna: May to October
Occurrence in Vienna: The molds in focus here thrive on vegetation. This ranges from potting soil to grain fields. Note: The concentration of fungal spores outdoor has nothing to do with the occurrence of molds indoors.
Who are “the fungal spores“?
The spores of the molds Alternaria and Cladosporium are of allergological importance, especially the former. The here discussed fungal spores are the most important ones for ambient air. There is a high diversity of molds, that are present indoors and can spread on food. Molds may cause allergies, but also toxic reactions escalating to mycosis (invasion of the inner organs).
Alternaria belongs to the blackness-fungi. It grows primarily on vegetation and causes plant diseases that can result in crop failures (fruit, cereals). Persons concerned should not mow the lawn, since it is often located on dry plants. However, Alternaria is also found in the living area.
Cladosporium belongs as well to the blackness-fungi. It prefers forests, gardens, and swamps. It is the most common fungal spore in ambient air.
Cross-reactivity: In general, there is cross-reactivity to spores of other molds (e.g. Aspergillus, Epicoccum).
- The Pollenservice Vienna is part of the University Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Medical University of Vienna.
- The collaboration with GeoSphere Austria involves comparing forecasts and exchanging pollen and weather data.
- The Pollenservice Vienna is official partner of the Gesundheitsdienst (MA15) of the City of Vienna.