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Since 1976, the Netherlands has decriminalized cannabis use in small quantities (less than 5 grams) by adults. Marijuana and hashish can be purchased and smoked legally in licensed coffee shops, which are clearly identified by the green and white sign at the door. There are about 300 coffeeshops (written as one word) in Amsterdam alone, most are congregated in tourist area.
We have seen coffeeshops with marijuana menu posted on the inside wall near the bar, although I have read somewhere that this is not the common practice. However, there is always a person in the coffeeshop who is in charge of selling weeds, and this is usually not the same person who tends bar and sells drinks.
There are so many different types of legal weed and hash available in the coffeeshops, if you are not familiar with them or not a habit user, it would be better to explain yourself beforehand lest the experience become negative. Leave a Comment
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Where else in the world can you order a Coca-cola or a Heineken to go with your order of hash, weed, and munchies?
A bit *nippy* outside? How about a warm cup of hash hot chocolate to warm you up? ;-)
It's 4pm .......... "High" Tea time!
Dutch Cannabis Law
International law means that the Netherlands cannot make cannabis legal and so this complicates the situation. Cannabis consumption is therefore viewed as decriminilised rather than legalised as technically it is illegal in Holland.
Personal possession of a small quantity (under 30g) of cannabis is allowed.
Coffeeshops are allowed to sell small amounts of cannabis and are strictly regulated and taxed. Coffeeshops must not sell to anyone under the age of 18, they must not sell more than 5g to any customer and they must not hold more than 500g on the premises. Also hard drugs are strictly forbidden. Leave a Comment
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Coffeeshops were definitely not the only reason we wanted to visit Amsterdam, but it is the thing we miss the most! Here's an important tip - Be sure to learn where your hotel is before visiting a coffeeshop! And at most of the coffeeshops we were very pleased with the product except at one - Basjoes. I have since read on this site that some just offer a selection but sell the same stuff, and what was supposed to be "Thai" looked like the same old crap we get at home. When smoking a dutch joint (and be sure to do that!) just be careful if you are not a smoker since they add tobacco to them. Don't try to take a big toke on those! My biggest suggestion is to try the "White Widow"! You will not regret it! (I wish I could run down to my corner coffeeshop right now!!!)
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Not in many places of the world, one has such tolerant behaviour towards drugs. Not only behaviour, but even a whole policy that restricts us from drugs, but is still allowing us in using "the stuff". Basis is that everyone is responcible for his own body and health. Softdrugs are officially allowed and - as long having it in personal amounts with you - no-one will bother you with a joint. Harddrugs are limited allowed. Again, small dosis for yourself are tolerated, but larger amounts are punished. Lately however this last is getting a farce and many complain about this disturbing fact. Most coffeshops are situated around the red light district (de "Walletjes"), but everywhere in Amsterdam they are present as well. Leave a Comment
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People generally got o Amsterdam caus ethe fact of the legality of drugs.
These coofee shops keep some of the strongest types of marijuana. Don't buy them unless you usually smoke a lot (daily smoker). This grass could made an unspectable reaction(the shock may involve intoxication symptoms (vomit)) and you can have some very bad feelings.
So if you smoke rarely we suggest you to avoid strongest types of grass. Also we suggest you to roll small joints (a bag should be ok for 10 joints or more).
Lots of coffee shops located in the Red Light District sell the same grass regardless of type you order(you pay the price of white widow but in most of these ***ty coffee shops you will get a bag of an ordinary skunk). Leave a Comment
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One of the tourists' popular targets: a Coffeeshop, one from among much. Standing in front of Centraal Station there are about 40 coffeeshops within a 10-minute walk.
You can get coffee at these places too, but if that is all you want just look around for a café and you will be set.
The main attraction here is the marijuana or hash you can safely and cheaply buy from someone behind the counter, and then smoke it right there. How this all works, you can visit a coffee shop without feeling really weird about it.
The highest prices of cannabis/hash are in Amsterdam, in central location can be up to €12.00 /g for grass and €30.00/g for hash. One of the cheapest coffee shops with still good stuff is Central coffeeshop located at Prins Hendrikkade 89, a bag of 2,4g Special costs €12.50. The maximum ammount you may buy in a coffee shop is 5g per person.
To get a "grass-seed" even on the flower market. The law allows anybody to cultivate a cannabis at home.
The regulation is very funny for me: according to the law smoking a cigarette containing pure marijuana is allowed, however smoking with tobacco is strictly prohibited and fined, a €300 fine for the first offense and €2,400 for a fourth.
Never forget Netherlands is the most liberal place in Europe, legalizing sex (prostitution) and drugs (hash).
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the dutch smoke they're joints in whats called a cone, it is a large joint with a filter tip..once introduced to this method i fell in love..although i cannot roll one myself i can use the prerolled cones at my disposal..but i still rolled some u.s style joints as well as seen in the next photo.. Leave a Comment
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The Dutch can take almost a snobbish attitude when it comes to at least one of their cash crops. (Not referring to Tulips – but probably that as well) I guess it is what happens when it become part of the culture as opposed to the counterculture. (even though, probably close to same percentage of the population between the ages of 20 and 35 smoke between Holland and California to Washington) The only people that used pipes and water pipes (i.e bongs) in Holland were the tourist and travelers (what seemed to be mainly from the States). The locals mix their bud with tobacco and roll it up in a rather large, usually cone shaped, joint with a “filter.”
While sitting with someone from Georgia, who rolled a States side J, I heard remarks from the locals stating, “you can tell who’ve rolled a j before.” Also I had some of the coffee shops employees and regulars ask to see mine, and commented how good it was. Then proceeded to show me different methods…
I even witnessed a local telling a traveler, “that has got to be one of the most pitiful joints I have ever seen, can I PLEASE roll you one?” and with that, the local, rolled what could have been a piece of art, and said, “it’s a Dutch thing” Leave a Comment
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It has become a custom of the channels.nl forum posters to get together at the Rookies coffeeshop in Amsterdam. To easily identify forum posters, the Channels buttons were worn and members found it fun to have meetings and smoke together. People from all over, well everywhere, coming together to share a toke of the sacred herb. Life is good in Amsterdam! Leave a Comment
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The Dutch traditionally roll 'cone'~'joints' which are quite unique and very smooth to toke on, it is now my preferred way to smoke weed. Pre-rolled cones are available at coffeeshops and souviner shops so that learning to roll a cone is not necessary. Leave a Comment Website: www.wwwshop.nl Other Contact: Home of the Giant PreRolled Cone
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