The complete guide to Maastricht cannabis scene
Maastricht is the southernmost major city in the Netherlands, positioned at the point where the country borders both Belgium and Germany. This geographic position has historically made Maastricht a significant destination for cannabis tourism, particularly from Belgian and German visitors for whom Dutch coffeeshops were the nearest legal option. The city's coffeeshop scene has the longest operating history of any Dutch city outside Amsterdam, with several shops that have been running for more than two decades.
The historic city centre, with the Vrijthof square as its focal point, contains the main concentration of coffeeshops. Maastricht's coffeeshops have developed a sophisticated character that reflects the city's long experience with cannabis tourism while also serving a loyal local clientele of students from Maastricht University and long-term residents.