- 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 Easy Going Maastricht
Easy Going Maastricht has been operating since 1998, making it one of the longest-established coffeeshops in the city and a witness to the full arc of Dutch cannabis policy from the peak of coffeeshop proliferation through the wietpas controversy and into the current period of regulated tolerance. The shop has outlasted dozens of competitors by maintaining consistent quality and adapting to changing market conditions.
The location in Maastricht Centrum, close to the main shopping streets and the Markt square, gives Easy Going convenient access for visitors staying anywhere in the city. The interior reflects its age in the best possible way: worn in, comfortable, and with the patina of an institution that has served its community for more than a quarter century.
The menu runs to between 14 and 20 varieties, with a balance of Dutch domestic and imported varieties that has been refined over decades of experience. The staff have institutional knowledge that is genuinely valuable: they know which varieties suit which preferences and can give recommendations with the confidence that comes from years of observation.
Maastricht's position as a border city gives it a distinctive atmosphere: the city feels more European and less specifically Dutch than cities further north, with a strong French and German cultural influence. The historic centre, with its Roman ruins, medieval fortifications, and baroque churches, is one of the most rewarding in the Netherlands.
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.