Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Germany law
Cannabis laws in Wuerzburg follow Germany’s national law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults aged 18 and older, with limits on possession (25 grams in public, 50 grams at home) and personal cultivation (up to three plants). Medical cannabis is also legally available. Exceeding legal limits or public consumption in restricted areas can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal for adults 18+
- Medical: Available
- Possession: Legal within limits for adults
- Buying/Selling: Legal via cannabis social clubs (residency required) and home cultivation
- Tourists: Possession legal, but legal purchase requires residency
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative History
Germany fully legalized recreational cannabis for adults 18+ in 2024 through the Cannabis Act (CanG). The law permits possession of up to 25 grams in public and 50 grams at home, personal cultivation of up to three plants, and non-commercial distribution via cannabis social clubs (with residency requirements). Medical cannabis has been available since 2017 via prescription, initially expanded from earlier limited programs.
Law Enforcement
The police training academy made it feel as if officers were everywhere in Würzburg. They seemed more interested in sellers and harder drugs than a casual smoker. A quiet spot at night drew less attention than a joint in daylight, and a stop over a little weed sometimes ended with a warning.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Hash was hard enough to find, never mind anything else. People kept their own circles small. International students, including those from the US, Canada, Spain, Ireland and Italy, were among the people who might know somebody through a student night or party. With droughts common, a lead could still mean waiting a few days.
Marijuana Prices
- Moroccan hash: €5–8 for 1 g. At €9 it might be a better batch, a shortage or just a markup.
- Afghan hash: €8–12 for 1 g when it turned up.
- White Widow: €7–10 for 1 g.
Types of Marijuana
Moroccan hash was the usual find. Often decent, and often dearer than elsewhere in Germany or Western Europe. White Widow from Amsterdam and good Afghan hash came up much less often. A larger order, over 20 g, might bring a discount if anyone had enough.
More Information
For a student town, Würzburg felt surprisingly quiet about drugs. Students seemed more interested in drinking, and bars and clubs had plenty of student-night specials.