Exploring Cannabis Scene of Bruges: My Experience

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m excited to share my recent experience with cannabis in Bruges, Belgium. In short, finding top-quality marijuana or hash the "old-school way" isn’t easy, but there are definitely options available. Let me walk you through what I discovered about the cannabis scene in Bruges.

Got back home from Bruges just 2 days ago, so writing this post with fresh memory smoking a small joint of white widow strain. Had an amazing stay in Bruges that would never be so cool without sex, drugs and rock’n’roll smelly ganja buds.

Cannabis laws in Bruges, Belgium

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Bruges. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high THC concentration in some coffee shops like in Amsterdam. Medical CBD cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but a prescription from a doctor is required, and you will never get high with CBD.

In one sports bar I got acquainted with Steve who moved to Bruges 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to Steve - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

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

Officially, anything with more than 1% THC is a no-go in Bruges. But Steve put me on game — cops in Bruges 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.

Where to buy weed in Bruges

Steve shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Bruges. 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 Bruges. 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.

For the average tourist, the game has changed. You ain’t gon' find street dealers in Bruges as easy anymore. Now, it’s all about those encrypted messengers. You get the plug’s contact, check out the menu, and decide on a drop-off spot. No face-to-face meetups, just a masked package and some GPS coordinates. Pay with crypto, pick up your stash, and dip. Safe and sound. Was I glad I had Steve as my connect? Hell yeah. Didn’t have to mess with all that drama.

Local Attitudes Toward Cannabis in Bruges

Just because cannabis is strictly regulated in Bruges doesn’t mean the locals are strongly opposed to it. In fact, most people in Bruges 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 Bruges after one good joint, telling this from my own experience. Steve 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 Bruges.

I’ve asked Steve 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 Steve in some bar of Bruges.

Weed in Bruges: Your Questions Answered

Is high-THC weed illegal in Bruges?

Yup, you won’t find high-THC bud legally unless it’s medical, but the cops aren’t usually trippin' if you’re packin' less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with weed in Bruges?

Depends. If you’re lookin' like you’re movin' weight, you could catch some heat. But most tourists with a small stash aren’t bothered much.

Can you still find weed the old-school way in Bruges?

For sure! While the darknet and encrypted messengers are where it’s at now, you can still hustle around parks or chat up the right taxi driver and might get lucky.

Can I find high quality weed or hash in Bruges?

Yes, while quality varies from dealer to dealer.

Can I find hash in Bruges?

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

What is the price for weed and hash in Bruges?

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 Bruges so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Cannabis Goes Back At Least 12,000 Years

This means that cannabis is one of mankind’s oldest crops, according to the book Marihuana: The First Twelve Thousand Years by E. L. Abel.

2. Cannabis Can Both Relax & Invigorate You

This mainly depends on the type of strain you use to consume. Indica is more relaxing and sedating, while Sativa is more uplifting and energetic. You can choose either or a mix or both for interesting results!

3. Psychoactive Compound

The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), responsible for the "high" sensation

4. Paradoxical Effects

Cannabis can have different effects on different people; it can make some feel relaxed and others anxious or paranoid.

5. Cannabis in the U.S.

Cannabis was classified as a Schedule I drug in the U.S. in 1970, making it illegal at the federal level despite its growing medical acceptance.