{"id":6934,"date":"2026-02-26T18:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johann-strauss-apotheke.at\/?p=6934"},"modified":"2026-02-28T11:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T10:45:12","slug":"allergy-season-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johann-strauss-apotheke.at\/en\/allergiesaison-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergy season 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Allergy season 2026 in Austria<\/h1>\n

Forecast for Austria<\/h2>\n

The 2026 allergy season in Austria is expected to start earlier than last year. The pollen count of hazel and alder already increases significantly in late winter. Warm phases in March and April further increase the pollen count. For allergy sufferers, this means that symptoms can start early in the year.<\/p>\n

In addition to temperature and weather, climate change also influences the course of the disease. Earlier flowering phases lead to an extended pollen season - and therefore to more days with symptoms. Up-to-date information on the pollen count helps you to prepare in good time.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pollen count 2026 in detail: Hazel, alder, birch and grasses<\/h2>\n

Hazel - first pollen count of the year<\/h3>\n

Hazel is one of the earliest sources of pollen in Austria. The pollen count starts as early as around 5\u00b0C. In 2026, many shrubs show a strong flowering, which indicates an increased pollen load in February and March.<\/p>\n

Alder - high load in March and April<\/h3>\n

The alder flowers in stages. Some species start early, others follow in March or April. This means that the pollen count lasts for several weeks. This phase can be particularly intense for sensitive allergy sufferers.<\/p>\n

Birch - the weather is decisive<\/h3>\n

The birch pollen count depends heavily on the weather in March. Dry and warm days significantly increase the pollen count. Many allergy sufferers react to birch pollen with pronounced symptoms.<\/p>\n

Grasses - long peak season in summer<\/h3>\n

The grasses start to flower in May. It often lasts until August and is the longest stress phase of the year for many sufferers. Especially in urban areas such as Vienna<\/span><\/span> the pollen count can rise sharply in early summer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Pollen Count Calendar Vienna and Austria<\/h2>\n

A pollen count calendar for Vienna and the whole of Austria shows when which types of pollen are particularly active. It provides valuable information on the current pollen count and helps with planning leisure activities. Digital tools provide daily updated data. Customised settings in apps make it possible to receive alerts when pollen counts are high. If you regularly monitor the pollen count, you can adjust your outdoor activities accordingly.<\/p>\n

Typical allergy symptoms at a glance<\/h2>\n

Allergy symptoms usually occur shortly after the start of the pollen count. These include<\/p>\n