COFFEESHOPS — GRONINGEN

Coffeeshops in Groningen

The complete guide to Groningen cannabis scene

Shops Listed

18+

Age Requirement

5g max

Per Visit Purchase

Cash

Usually Required

DUTCH COFFEESHOP RULES AT A GLANCE

18+ with valid ID required at all Dutch coffeeshops
Maximum 5 grams per person per visit under the gedoogbeleid tolerance policy
Cash only at most Dutch coffeeshops; bring euros
No alcohol sold on premises alongside cannabis
No hard drugs tolerated on the premises under any circumstances
Do not transport cannabis across any Dutch or international border

Cannabis in Groningen: What to Expect

Groningen is the largest city in the northern Netherlands and home to one of the country's largest universities, with a student population that makes up a significant proportion of the city's 230,000 residents. This student character shapes the coffeeshop scene: Groningen's shops tend to be relaxed, unpretentious, and priced accessibly, reflecting a clientele that values quality and atmosphere over luxury presentation.

The Binnenstad, Groningen's historic city centre, contains the main concentration of coffeeshops, with others spread through the residential neighbourhoods of Schilderswijk, Paddepoel, and Oosterpark. The Groningen coffeeshop scene is compact but high-quality, with several shops that have built strong reputations over more than a decade of operation.