Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Norway law
Cannabis laws in Kristiansand follow Norway’s national law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Under the law, cannabis is illegal for recreational purposes. In practice, possession of small amounts (up to 10 grams) for personal use is decriminalized and typically handled with fines or treatment referrals rather than criminal prosecution. Medical cannabis is permitted but access is highly restricted.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (decriminalized in practice for small amounts)
- Medical: Limited
- Possession: Decriminalized for small personal amounts; otherwise illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
After four days in the same park, plainclothes officers caught up with a group of smokers. One fine was NOK 2,000. Slow-moving pairs who looked as though they weren’t having much fun were the giveaway in hindsight. Drinking in public was also described as something that could draw a fine.
Where to Buy Marijuana
During the Quart Festival, the park with three fountains by the seafront was the landmark. It was a few hundred metres past the sponsor area, left before the bridge toward the music. Sitting on the grass and getting talking led to 1.5 g of neatly pressed dark hash.
Marijuana Prices
NOK 100 for 1 g of hash was the standard quote. NOK 80 was possible with luck, and some deals came with an extra half gram.