Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Finland law
Cannabis laws in Turku follow Finland’s national law. This city follows the jurisdiction’s cannabis law framework; separate city laws are typically limited.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is permitted only with special authorization, which is strictly regulated. Unauthorized possession can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Limited
- Possession: Illegal without authorization
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same restrictions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Under the enforcement described here, use or possession of less than 15 g of flower or 10 g of hash could mean a fine starting at €60. A quiet encounter could go differently. Some officers seemed to have more important things on their minds. Weekend smoking in the centre wasn’t rare, and a hippie gig felt less conspicuous.
Where to Buy Marijuana
In summer the riverside and parks drew the alternative crowd. Latino and hippie bars and cheap gigs were other leads. When smoking wasn’t allowed indoors, people spilled out onto the pavement. It was often easier to be offered a puff than to buy anything.
Marijuana Prices
About €10–20 for 1 g of bud. Hash often turned out to be lousy soapbar. The older smokers sometimes knew better.
Types of Marijuana
A lot of it was homegrown. Yeti was a local name, and TurkuG13 hit like a sledgehammer.
More Information
People could be shy at first. Many younger Finns understood English. Good company went further than a hard sell.