Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Norway law
Cannabis laws in Tonsberg - Horten 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
The two towns felt different. In Tønsberg, police seemed more interested in suppliers. Horten felt like a glass house. Somebody always saw what happened, including the police, and the distinction between user and seller felt less reassuring.
Where to Buy Marijuana
In Tønsberg, the space outside Farmandstredet was nicknamed Narko Torvet. It was well known and heavily watched. The VKT bus station felt less exposed. In Horten, most leads came through a phone number and could still fall through. The waterfront around Sjøsiden on Apotekergata was the other place people mentioned.
Marijuana Prices
The weight isn’t specified in the quotes below. The price also depended on whether you knew the seller.
- Tønsberg: ordinary hash NOK 100, better hash NOK 100–200, ordinary flower NOK 100–150 and top-grade flower NOK 150–250.
- Horten: ordinary hash NOK 100–125, better hash NOK 125–200, ordinary flower NOK 125–200 and top-grade flower NOK 150–250.
Types of Marijuana
Hash names included Hya, Sub Zero, K2, bubbling hash and Chocolate. The first three were harder to find. Green generally went unnamed.