Ganja in Aarhus, Denmark - ma story

Hi, folks! Today I plan to share my rasta-experience after visiting infinite party Aarhus in Denmark. Brief conclusion - for some reason it’s not easy to get really good🍀cannabis buds or hash in Aarhus in an “oldschool way”, but options do exist. Below I describe what is going on with weed in Aarhus.

So, I just touched down back home from Aarhus a couple of days ago, still got that fresh buzz in my head as I’m sparking up this joint of girl scout cookies strain. Man, Aarhus was lit — couldn't have had a better time without those dank buds keepin' me company.

Local Attitudes Toward Cannabis in Aarhus

Just because cannabis is strictly regulated in Aarhus doesn’t mean the locals are strongly opposed to it. In fact, most people in Aarhus don’t seem to care too much about marijuana use. Of course, it’s wise to follow some basic rules, like not smoking in public. But even if someone notices you, it’s unlikely they’ll see it as a big deal.

The overall attitude of locals to weed is rather relaxed, so you may even feel yourself home in Aarhus after one good joint, telling this from my own experience. Alex shared with me a joint of simply perfect sativa (while he did not know the exact strain). We were smoking outside the bar, and saw other guys doing the same on the other side of the street 😁 So I can definitely say that smoking weed is rather popular in Aarhus.

I’ve asked Alex if he may share contacts of his dealer, cause stuff was out of this world. He told me that his exact dealer does not work with new people, so he will be my dealer during my vacation, which was simply perfect. I wish everyone to find your own Alex in some bar of Aarhus.

Where to buy weed in Aarhus

Alex shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Aarhus. As he said - big dealers purchase everything via darknet - there are services or “onion sites” like DrChronic or Bitpharma where they purchase big portions (via Tor browser and crypto) or cooperate with local cannabis growers.

After that they simply resell weed to tourists and locals in Aarhus. In fact you may also go this way, while for tourists this is usually not acceptable - you need to know how do onion sites and Tor browsers work, have corresponding accounts on darknet websites, too long to wait for your package (2 - 7 days), high risks at all steps of this chain, etc etc.

But if you are just visiting Aarhus for several days (or up to 2 weeks) and need some weed - dealing with wholesale darknet websites looks like not the best way to spend your time. This is the point where local dealers rush into this game. But if you think you can easily find street dealers with good stuff nowadays - do not hurry so much, the situation with weed in Aarhus has changed already.

Now dealers switched to another approach - you simply find their messenger contacts from someone who purchased weed in Aarhus already or on some forum comments, choose stuff from menu, discuss drop off area (this may be some hotel or approximate area), after you pay in crypto (yes, now this is #1 payment option for all “dark” payments) - and stuff gets delivered and dropped where you agree. Package with weed is usually masked, you get a photo and coordinates where to pick up your stuff. As a result - no official payments and no meetings in person (you choose just the approximate package drop area, not the exact place where you meet) - so both you and the dealer stay secure and anonymous. This was a little surprise for me, at home I simply buy directly from my trusted dealer via cache, but we have what we have. How happy I was that I met Alex so I do not need to go through all this 🙂

Marijuana laws in Denmark

It is important to outline that high % THC cannabis, weed, and hash are forbidden in Aarhus. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high at least some reasonable THC % concentration in some coffee shops like in the Netherlands. Medical cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but you will never get high with CBD buds you may find.

In the bar of my hotel I met Alex who has lived here in Aarhus for a while, so knows a lot about 4:20 movements😁. He said that strict official regulations are not so tough in practice.

What’s the Law Say vs. What’s Really Good?

Officially, anything with more than 1% THC is a no-go in Aarhus. But Alex put me on game — cops in Aarhus are chill about the weed. Unless you’re actin' a fool or got bad luck with the wrong officer, you might just get your stash snatched, have a chat, and be on your way. But yo, don’t push it. Keep it low-key, don’t smoke in public, and if you’re holdin' less than 10g of weed or 5g of hash, you should be straight.

Cannabis in Aarhus: Frequently Asked Questions

Is high-THC weed illegal in Aarhus?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted, but the police tend to be lenient with tourists carrying less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with cannabis in Aarhus?

It depends on the situation. If the police suspect you’re a dealer, you could face serious consequences. However, tourists with small amounts of cannabis are generally left alone.

Can you still find cannabis the old-school way in Aarhus?

Yes, though it’s becoming less common. While many dealers have shifted to online sales, searching in parks or asking taxi drivers might still work.

Can I find high quality weed or hash in Aarhus?

Yes, while quality varies from dealer to dealer.

Can I find hash in Aarhus?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Aarhus. Not all dealers have it, but it is still rather popular.

What is the price for weed and hash in Aarhus?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on stuff quality and dealer’s greediness 😂From what I saw - super high quality weed may go up to €20 - €25 per 1 gram (while the more you buy - the lower price you get), and high quality hash was around €30 - €35 per 1 gram. Have not purchased low quality weed in Aarhus so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. You Can Eat Cannabis Raw

Granted, it tastes a lot better when prepared with yummy edibles like brownies, bread, or cake. But cannabis can be consumed raw. One more thing is that if you eat it raw, it won’t get you high, but it will provide you with all the medicinal benefits.

2. Cannabis Has Medicinal Benefits

Including being a natural analgesic. If you want to learn more, we have a full course on medical cannabis applications you can take!

3. Weed Is Beer’s Cousin!

Beer hops are in the same family of flowering plants as cannabis. We thought the plants looked similar… and now we know why.

4. CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) is another significant compound in cannabis, known for its therapeutic effects without causing a high.

5. Cultural Impact

Cannabis has significantly influenced music, particularly jazz, reggae, and hip-hop cultures.