Ganja in Zurich, Switzerland - ma story

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

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

What do locals think about ganja in Zurich

The fact that cannabis is strictly regulated by f*cking officials the government does not mean that local inhabitants of Zurich 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 Zurich, but even if someone notices you - this will not be treated as some crime or inappropriate behavior.

Joe 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 Zurich 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.

What Are the Rules About Weed in Zurich?

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

How the Cannabis Law Is Enforced in Zurich

Technically, any cannabis product with more than 1% THC is illegal in Zurich. However, Joe explained that the police tend to be relatively relaxed when it comes to cannabis in Zurich, especially with tourists.

If you’re caught with a small amount — less than 10 grams of weed or 5 grams of hash — you’re unlikely to face serious consequences. The police might confiscate your weed, but it’s unlikely you’ll get into much trouble as long as you’re discreet.

So where do smokers purchase weed in Zurich?

Despite the fact that I did not have any problems with weed in Zurich 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.

But if you are just visiting Zurich 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 Zurich has changed already.

Now dealers switched to another approach - you simply find their messenger contacts from someone who purchased weed in Zurich 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 Joe so I do not need to go through all this 🙂

Cannabis in Zurich: Frequently Asked Questions

Is high-THC weed illegal in Zurich?

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 Zurich?

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 Zurich?

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.

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

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

Is it possible to find hash in Zurich?

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

Price for weed / hash in Zurich?

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

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Shakespeare Smoked Cannabis

Maybe his source of inspiration? Marijuana residues were found in William Shakespeare’s home, which we believe could have been an enormous aid in writing all the screenplays and poems.

2. Bob Marley Was Buried With Grass

The musical star was buried with his red Gibson guitar, a cannabis bud, and a Bible open on the 23rd Psalm, which reads: “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures”. Way to go, Marley.

3. LA Is Weed Wonderland

Los Angeles, aside from being the city of stars, has more marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks. Welcome to LaLa Land.

4. Medical Use

Cannabis is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy-induced nausea.

5. Environmental Benefits

Hemp can be used to make biodegradable plastics, helping to reduce the reliance on fossil fuel-based products.