Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Sweden law
Cannabis laws in Uppsala 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
Expect confiscation if police find cannabis. Prosecution was common, and older officers had a reputation for being particularly strict. Keeping calm and dropping the gangster act sometimes helped an encounter go more smoothly.
Where to Buy Marijuana
In summer, Stadsparken was the place to meet people. The city park is about 300 metres south of Uppsala Central Station, and Uppsala is full of students. The younger hip-hop crowd also came up as a source of Mary Jane. Swedes generally speak excellent English and are polite about it.
English slang for weed usually worked. For hash, you’d hear brass, rökish or brunt (brown). A fivish meant 5 g.
Marijuana Prices
- About 500 kronor for 5 g of standard hash (quoted then as US$50)
- 250–300 kronor for 5 g with a contact (roughly US$30 at the time)
- Up to 650 kronor for 5 g of named strains
Types of Marijuana
Ordinary hash and homegrown weed were the mainstays. Summer brought out some very good homegrown, including Afghan Valley, White Widow and Orange Haze. Those cost quite a bit more. Five grams could run to 650 kronor.
Five grams was also the usual minimum for standard hash. Without a contact, the going rate was closer to 500 kronor.
More Information
Summer in Uppsala is friendly and laid-back, especially if you’re here for Swedish culture. A quiet smoke in the park used to draw less attention than lighting up in the middle of the street. Keeping the noise down and leaving the alcohol out of it was part of the etiquette. That relaxed atmosphere could coexist with strict enforcement.