Current pollen report for Tyrol
May 29th 2026
Grass pollen season intensifies across Tyrol – moderate to high allergenic burdens recorded!
Over the past days, warm and sunny weather conditions have strongly favoured grass development and pollen release across Tyrol. As a result, the allergenic burden from grass pollen has increased considerably throughout the region. Depending on the location, grass pollen concentrations are now reaching moderate to high levels, making grasses the dominant allergenic pollen at present.
Grass pollen: Grass pollen concentrations have increased markedly over the last days and currently represent the main challenge for allergy sufferers across Tyrol. Moderate to high allergenic burdens are being recorded in many lowland areas, particularly near meadows, pastures, green spaces, and roadsides, where pollen exposure is often highest. Individuals sensitive to grass pollen are therefore advised to limit their time in these environments whenever possible.
At elevations around 1,500 m, grass pollen concentrations have now increased sufficiently to cause moderate allergenic burdens. At higher elevations around 2,000 m, concentrations remain comparatively low but are gradually increasing as vegetation development progresses. In addition to grass pollen, concentrations of plantain and dock/sorrel pollen are also rising. Plantain pollen has a moderate allergenic potential and frequently affects individuals already sensitive to grass pollen. Although dock/sorrel pollen are considered less allergenic, they may still aggravate symptoms during the grass pollen season. Together, these pollen types can intensify allergic reactions.
Birch pollen: Birch flowering is still ongoing at some medium elevations across the region. Although concentrations continue to decline overall, locally moderate allergenic burdens may still occur. The birch pollen season at medium elevations has been particularly long and intense this year, as observed in areas such as Galtür.
Green alder pollen: At higher elevations, green alder is now in full bloom. The allergenic burden from green alder pollen is increasing and can already reach moderate levels in some high-altitude areas, such as Obergurgl.
Other pollen types: Although spruce and pine pollen remain abundant in the air, they are not considered a major concern for allergy sufferers due to their low allergenic potential. We are also detecting pollen from walnut, mulberries, sedges, and the cypress family, among others, but these currently have low allergenic significance.
Weather, pollen levels, and practical advice: Warm, sunny, and dry weather has led to the highest grass pollen concentrations of the season so far in many parts of Tyrol. Individuals sensitive to grass pollen should follow pollen forecasts and limit exposure near meadows and other grass-rich areas. From Sunday onwards, more unsettled weather with periods of rain is expected, which should provide temporary relief by reducing airborne pollen concentrations, particularly during and shortly after rainfall.
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