Ganja in Geneva, Switzerland - ma story

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

Just finished my vacation, stayed 2 weeks in Geneva, and as a heavy weed smoker I can't imagine a vacation without some sativa joint during the day and indica buds with some beer before heading to sleep. Below you will find info on what I found out while searching for tasty non-medical weed in Geneva.

What do locals think about ganja in Geneva

The fact that cannabis is strictly regulated by f*cking officials the government does not mean that local inhabitants of Geneva are too much against weed. Mostly - they simply do not care. Of course it is better to preserve some common rules and not to smoke weed in public in Geneva, but even if someone notices you - this will not be treated as some crime or inappropriate behavior.

Jason was cool enough to invite me to a low-key sesh at his spot — just some homies, beer, weed, and the PS5. Straight up, I felt like I hit the jackpot. Dude even became my plug in Geneva while I was in town, so I was never dry and had my weed handy. He told me as long as you keep it cool, the locals are down with the herb. But like he said — don’t be stupid, and don’t carry more than 10g unless you’re lookin’ to have a bad day.

Where to Buy Cannabis in Geneva

So, how do you actually buy cannabis in Geneva? Jason shared some insights. Big dealers in Geneva often source their products through the darknet — using services like DrChronic or Bitpharma. They then resell the cannabis to locals and tourists. While this method is possible, it’s not really practical for short-term visitors. Navigating the darknet and waiting for a package can be complicated and time-consuming.

For tourists, the process of obtaining weed in Geneva is a bit different. Street dealers are less common these days. Instead, many have moved to a more discreet system using encrypted messaging apps like Telegram. You get their contact details from someone who’s already bought weed in Geneva or through online forums, then you place your order, arrange a drop-off point, and pay with cryptocurrency. The package is typically left in a hidden spot, and you’re given the location and a photo to help you find it. This approach minimizes risks for both you and the dealer. I was glad I had Jason as my connection so I didn’t have to go through all this hassle.

What Are the Rules About Weed in Geneva?

In Geneva, weed with a lot of a special component called THC (the stuff that makes you feel high) is not allowed. You can’t just go to a store and buy it like in some other countries. There’s also a kind of weed that doctors can give to sick people, but it doesn’t make you feel high like the other kind.

When I was in Geneva, I met a local guy named Jason who knows a lot about how things really work with weed in Geneva. He told me that even though the rules are strict, the police aren’t always super strict about it, especially with visitors.

Laws and regulations of weed in Geneva

All products with high THC (substance in cannabis that makes you high) above 1% are strictly forbidden for distribution. But in fact according to Jason cops are rather relaxed about weed in Geneva and rarely touch tourists, but this always depends on the exact cop and whether he likes your face or not.

So theoretically if you do not smoke in public and get caught with not more than 10g of weed or 5g of hash in Geneva - you should not get arrested. Cops 👮may take your stuff and after some conversation should get you free, but better to avoid all this stress anyway.

Question / Answer session about marijuana in Geneva

Is high % THC weed forbidden in Geneva?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted in Geneva, while police is relaxed about marijuana and having less than 10 grams with you should not result in imprisoning anything serious.

Anyway what if you get caught with some THC cannabis product in Geneva?

Depends on the situation, but if officers think you are a drug dealer for some reason who delivers stuff - you should get punished problems. In general tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers with large amounts.

Can I find weed in Geneva in some oldschool way?

Of course you can! While sniffing dark streets / parks and pinging taxi drivers is an outdated approach for searching marijuana already - a big bunch of dealers migrated to online sales via messengers and crypto, but hustling parks and central streets in searches for weed may still give you some successful results.

Top quality weed and hash in Geneva - truth or myth?

Yes, truth, but complex to find. Quality differs among different dealers.

Is it possible to find hash in Geneva?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Geneva. Not always available, but rather popular.

Price for weed / hash in Geneva?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on quality and anything else. 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 seen low quality weed in Geneva so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Cannabis Can Be Used In Construction

And clothing. And plastic. And the best part is that all of these options are eco-friendly. Learn more about hemp and its benefits here.

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. Uruguay Was The Future

In 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalize growing, selling, and consuming cannabis.

4. Multiple Species

Cannabis has three primary species: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis, each with different characteristics.

5. Oldest Record of Use

The oldest written record of cannabis use comes from a Chinese medical text dating back to around 2700 BC, where it was recommended for treating gout, rheumatism, and malaria.