In the Netherlands, the policy regarding tourists' access to coffeeshops varies across different cities. Some cities restrict access to coffeeshops for tourists, while others welcome them. This is typically implemented to manage issues related to drug tourism close to the border with Belgium and Germany, control the flow of visitors, and regulate the sale of cannabis.
Cities where tourists are not welcome in coffeeshops include Maastricht, Sittard, Geleen, Goes (and the rest of Zeeland), Breda, Oss, Den Bosch, Venlo, Venray, Terneuzen, Doetinchem, Dordrecht, Culemborg, Amersfoort, and Haarlemmermeer.
On the other hand, tourists are generally allowed access to coffeeshops in cities such as Amsterdam, Kerkrade, The Hague, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Gouda, Leiden, Roermond, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Weert, Winschoten, Assen, Groningen, Leeuwarden, Meppel, Emmen, Zwolle, Delft, Schiedam, Gorinchem, Zoetermeer, Haarlem, Hengelo, Enschede, Nijmegen, Arnhem, Zutphen, Apeldoorn, and Deventer.
It's essential for visitors to check the local regulations before planning to visit a coffeeshop, as policies may change over time and could vary within different municipalities.
En Français - For the French
Aux Pays-Bas, la politique concernant l'accès des touristes aux coffee-shops varie d'une ville à l'autre. Certaines villes restreignent l'accès aux coffee-shops pour les touristes, tandis que d'autres les accueillent. Cela est généralement mis en œuvre pour gérer les problèmes liés au tourisme lié à la drogue, contrôler le flux de visiteurs et réguler la vente de cannabis.
Les villes où les touristes ne sont pas les bienvenus dans les coffee-shops comprennent Maastricht, Sittard, Geleen, Goes (et le reste de la Zélande), Breda, Oss, Den Bosch, Venlo, Venray, Terneuzen, Doetinchem, Dordrecht, Culemborg, Amersfoort et Haarlemmermeer.
En revanche, les touristes sont généralement autorisés à accéder aux coffee-shops dans des villes telles qu'Amsterdam, Kerkrade, La Haye, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Gouda, Leiden, Roermond, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Weert, Winschoten, Assen, Groningen, Leeuwarden, Meppel, Emmen, Zwolle, Delft, Schiedam, Gorinchem, Zoetermeer, Haarlem, Hengelo, Enschede, Nimègue, Arnhem, Zutphen, Apeldoorn et Deventer.
Il est essentiel pour les visiteurs de vérifier la réglementation locale avant de planifier une visite dans un coffee-shop, car les politiques peuvent changer avec le temps et pourraient varier d'une municipalité à l'autre.
Cannabis Coffee Shops near me by City:
Coffee shops near the borders with Belgium and Germany often have restrictions on allowing tourists. To enter and purchase cannabis, you must either be a Dutch citizen or be employed in the Netherlands.
If you're temporarily working or studying in the country, you can obtain proof from the city council and request a GBA Extract (GBA-Uitreksel). This documentation will help demonstrate your eligibility to access these establishments.
Thomas (Saturday, 27 April 2024 11:26)
Venlo should be on the "allowed" list: all 3 coffeeshops in Venlo sell to foreigners. The "Nobody's Place" requires "registration", but that is only to make sure you're not buying more than 5g/day.