Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Slovenia law
Cannabis laws in Ljubljana follow Slovenia’s national law. Municipal rules rarely change cannabis legality; jurisdiction law is what matters for travelers.
Medical cannabis is available with a prescription. Recreational use is illegal, though small personal amounts are generally decriminalized. Larger quantities or public involvement can lead to penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (small amounts decriminalized)
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Small personal amounts decriminalized
- 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.
Legislative Background
Slovenia decriminalized possession of small amounts for personal use in 2018, typically resulting in administrative fines rather than criminal prosecution. Medical cannabis has been available since 2014 through regulated pharmaceutical channels, with expanded access for approved conditions in subsequent reforms.
Law Enforcement
Police mostly left people alone in the places where smoking was common, in my experience. If caught, you could lose the stash and get a fine.
Some people figured throwing it away before police reached you was enough to avoid trouble. I wouldn’t count on it.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Metelkova, near the main station and the Celica youth hostel, got lively on Friday evenings. Have fun and you’d soon see people smoking near you. I got busted twice there, so watch for undercover officers. Some younger people were wary of strangers and might relax if you showed ID.
People also relaxed along the Ljubljanica. Walk the river and use your nose.
Marijuana Prices
Good stuff was €10 a gram. Very, very cool Slovenian homegrown was usually €5.
Types of Marijuana
A bit of everything. Homegrown went by “Domaica” or “Trava.”
More Information
Some bars wouldn’t kick you out for smoking. I preferred outdoors. In the streets it seemed to draw little notice if you were discreet.