- ID required. You must be 18+ and carry valid ID at all times.
- Maximum 5 grams per person per visit under Dutch tolerance policy.
- Cash only in most Dutch coffeeshops. Bring euros.
- No alcohol. Dutch law prohibits selling alcohol and cannabis under the same roof.
- No hard drugs. Strictly prohibited under the gedoogbeleid.
- Do not transport cannabis across any Dutch or international border.
About Cloud Nine Groningen
Cloud Nine has served the Oosterpark neighbourhood in eastern Groningen since 2009, building a loyal following among the area's residents and the students who live in the surrounding streets. The shop has a calm, neighbourhood atmosphere that distinguishes it from the more intense city-centre options.
The interior is warm and comfortable, with natural light during the day and good artificial lighting in the evenings. Regular customers appreciate the consistency of the menu and the unhurried pace of service. Cloud Nine is a neighbourhood institution, and it serves that role with steady reliability.
The menu typically runs to 12 to 16 varieties, with a good spread across effect types. The shop's sourcing is attentive for a neighbourhood venue: staff know the menu in depth and can give recommendations based on customer preferences. Hash selection covers the main European varieties.
The Oosterpark neighbourhood is one of Groningen's most pleasant residential areas, with attractive architecture and good local amenities. The nearby Oosterpoort venue is one of the main concert and event spaces in the region.
Dutch Coffeeshop Rules at a Glance
The Netherlands operates under the gedoogbeleid, a tolerance policy permitting licensed coffeeshops to sell cannabis to adults under strict conditions:
- 18+ with valid ID required for entry
- Maximum 5 grams per visit per coffeeshop
- Personal possession of up to 5 grams is tolerated
- No consumption near schools or in prohibited public areas
- Taking cannabis across Dutch borders is illegal
Flying Home Soon?
Cannabis remains detectable in your system for varying periods. See our full drug test guide for detailed timelines covering urine, blood, and hair testing.