COFFEESHOPS — HAARLEM

Coffeeshops in Haarlem

The complete guide to Haarlem's cannabis scene beyond Amsterdam

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 Haarlem: What to Expect

Haarlem is one of the most underrated day trips or short stays in the Netherlands. Just 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam, the city offers extraordinary 17th-century architecture, one of the world's great organ-music traditions at the Grote Kerk, the Frans Hals Museum, and flower markets that made Haarlem famous across Europe. The cannabis scene is small but excellent, with shops that serve a primarily local customer base and maintain quality standards accordingly.

Haarlem is also the gateway to the Dutch coast, with Zandvoort beach accessible by local train and the Kennemerduinen national park offering exceptional dune cycling and walking.