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FIELD GUIDE · NETHERLANDS

Cannabis, in context.

Explore the plant, the vocabulary and the Dutch rules around cannabis. An illustrated guide for adults.

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FIG. 01Cannabis sativaGREEN DNA

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From plant to profile

Green DNA connects plant anatomy with the compounds found in cannabis. The name of a variety alone tells you little about its measured composition.

FIG. 02Botanical plateGREEN DNA
FIG. 03Glandular trichomesGREEN DNA

Flower & trichomes

Cannabis flowers carry tiny glands called trichomes. They produce resin containing cannabinoids and other compounds.

Cannabinoids

THC is the main intoxicating cannabinoid. CBD has a different effect profile. The amounts of both vary between samples. Source

Composition

A measured THC or CBD percentage describes a sample. Names such as indica and sativa cannot reliably tell you its strength. Source

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Encyclopedia

Cannabis

The plant genus and a collective term for products such as dried flowers and hash.

Marijuana / weed

Dried cannabis flowers. In Dutch, commonly called wiet.

Hash / hashish

A product made from collected cannabis resin. In Dutch, hasj. Its composition can vary. Source

THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol, the main intoxicating substance in cannabis. It can affect attention and coordination. Source

CBD

Cannabidiol, a cannabinoid that does not produce the characteristic THC high. Source

Trichomes

Tiny structures on the plant. Glandular trichomes produce much of the resin.

Edibles

Food or drink containing cannabis. Effects can take longer to appear than when inhaled. Source

Coffeeshop

A Dutch venue where cannabis sales are tolerated under conditions, including a minimum age of 18. Source

FIG. 04Dried flower and resinATLAS

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Coffeeshop map

Select a city on the schematic map to see selected addresses. Check opening hours and admission rules with the venue before visiting.

  • The Bulldog The First

    Oudezijds Voorburgwal 90, Amsterdam

  • Boerejongens

    Utrechtsestraat 21, Amsterdam

  • Culture Boat

    Wittevrouwensingel 206, Utrecht

  • Kronkel

    Vlaamsegas 30, Nijmegen

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Before you travel

Check the rules for your destination and any places you will pass through.

FIG. 05Amsterdam after duskNL

Toleration and 5 grams

Dutch law prohibits possession and sale. Under toleration policy, possession of up to 5 g is generally not prosecuted and coffeeshops may not sell more than 5 g in one transaction. Source

Age and residency

Coffeeshops are for adults aged 18 and over. The national residency criterion requires residence in the Netherlands, and enforcement varies by municipality. Source

Supply chain experiment

Breda, Heerlen and Maastricht enforce the residency criterion under the experiment. Other participating municipalities can apply it too. Source

Public spaces

Amsterdam restricts cannabis smoking in parts of the city centre. Check the official guidance and signs on the street. Source

Crossing the border

Taking cannabis out of the Netherlands is illegal. This also matters for short trips to neighbouring countries. Source

Driving

Dutch law prohibits driving under the influence. Arrange transport before consuming cannabis. Source