Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Sweden law
Cannabis laws in Malmo follow Sweden’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical use is highly restricted and rarely approved. Enforcement is strict, and possession can lead to criminal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited
- Possession: Illegal with criminal penalties possible
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to strict enforcement
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products.
Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Police watched for public smoking and seemed to focus on newer and younger users, especially under-18s. People spoke of searches, urine tests at the station, a fine for testing positive and prison if it kept happening. Those weren’t dependable outcomes. Don’t walk around with a big amount in your pocket.
Where to Buy Marijuana
“Get hold of me! :)” Seriously, you had to know somebody to find good weed or hash. Most was poor hash and lots of people tried to rip you off, even if you had a contact.
Near Triangeln, people using heroin might know where to get something but I worried about being robbed. Around Möllan, some Albanian sellers worked from beat-up cars. Police could stop you if they suspected a sale or saw you smoking.
Marijuana Prices
Prices had been rising. About 100 kronor a gram up to ten grams, though sometimes five for 400. Twenty grams went for 1,200–1,600 and a hundred for 3,500–7,500 depending on quality and especially who you knew.
Types of Marijuana
Moroccan hash went from poor to good. Occasionally there was good black Afghan or Lebanese hash, or skunk said to come from Amsterdam or Copenhagen.
Homegrown skunk could be really good or really bad. It all depended on who you knew.