Sarcoscypha austriaca is a saprobic fungus in the family Sarcoscyphaceae of the order Pezizales of Ascomycota.

This species is found in Europe and the Northeast of North America where it can be separated from Sarcoscypha dudleyi on spore characteristics.

[1][2] This species is found growing on fallen pieces of dead hardwood among mosses and leaf litter in damp habitats in winter and early spring.

The exterior is covered with a felted mass of short hairs in varying shades of white and pink and a stubby stem.

The flesh is white and rubbery with a thin red layer lining the cup.