Weed in Salzburg, Austria: my experience

Hi, smokers! You probably know that cannabis laws and regulations vary from one county to another, so let’s go deeper and try to understand what is going on with weed in Salzburg. My post covers info about weed laws, regulations, general attitude of locals and cops, hash VS weed availability and pricing, failures and success in searching weed in Salzburg.

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

Cannabis laws in Salzburg, Austria

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Salzburg. 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 Joe who moved to Salzburg 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to Joe - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

What Happens If You Get Caught with Weed?

In Salzburg, if you have a little bit of weed with you (less than 10 grams), you probably won’t get into big trouble. The police might take it away, but they usually won’t arrest you. It’s still a good idea to be careful and not smoke cannabis in public in Salzburg.

So where do smokers purchase weed in Salzburg?

Despite the fact that I did not have any problems with weed in Salzburg because of Joe, he told me how everything works (and not only with cannabis).

Usually high-level dealers purchase stuff on wholesale darknet websites. Theoretically you may also go through all the nightmare of using darknet websites to get your stuff delivered in several days or even weeks. Website thehiddenwiki.com has all the links you may need to order stuff in the darknet using Tor browser and crypto, but this method usually works if you need a lot of stuff and have time (several days) to wait for the delivery.

Usually, locals already buy weed by talking to dealers they trust through messages like Telegram or Signal with payment via cryptocurrency. Then, the weed is left in a secret spot where they can pick it up without meeting the seller in person. This is new secured way of cannabis delivery used in Salzburg.

Attitude of Salzburg locals to weed

You already know that good non-medical marijuana with high % THC is not something you can officially buy in a branded cannabis shop in Salzburg, but this does not mean locals are too much against weed 😃. Youngsters and students are definitely those who share their love of cannabis and welcome new smokers in their circles. They can not imagine a good party without having a joint or two, while it’s hard to join them if you are already a “25+ old man”.

In general smoking some occasional joint after a long working week is a pleasant tradition among many people in Salzburg, so no one will point fingers at you seeing how you are smoking weed, but better to avoid doing this publicly just not to bring useless attention.

As I was actively asking and discussing weed - Joe invited me to his apartment for a small party that very first evening - just a couple of his rasta friends, beer, weed and PS5 - exactly what I do love😁😁😁. How lucky I was😁 Joe told he will be my weed dealer while I am here in Salzburg so I had no issues with great stuff all that time.

Joe also confirmed locals are OK with weed in Salzburg if you behave yourself correctly, while it’s better to avoid cops and not to have more than 10 grams in your pocket.

Weed in Salzburg: Your Questions Answered

Is high-THC weed illegal in Salzburg?

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 Salzburg?

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 Salzburg?

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 Salzburg?

Yes, while quality varies from dealer to dealer.

Can I find hash in Salzburg?

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

What is the price for weed and hash in Salzburg?

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

Five random facts about cannabis

1. 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!

2. Cannabis Has Over 100 Active Cannabinoids

In fact, over 120. The most famous ones are (you guessed it!) THC and CBD.

3. Cannabis Can Improve Senior Life Quality

From providing relaxation to becoming a more natural approach to pain relief treatments, cannabis is definitely here to improve the life quality of our senior citizens.

4. Religious Use

Cannabis has been used in religious rituals in various cultures, notably in Hinduism and by Rastafarians.

5. Munchies

THC increases appetite, often leading to the "munchies," a craving for food after consuming cannabis.