Find cannabis social clubs and coffeeshops
Puffies Places is an editorial directory of cultivation associations, cannabis social clubs and coffeeshops – on one map, with filters and vetted profiles.
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Cannabis social clubs in Berlin – map, filters and profiles of Berlin’s cultivation associations, plus the key rules on membership and admission.
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What is a cannabis social club?
A cannabis social club is a non-profit association that grows cannabis collectively and distributes it exclusively to its own members. In Germany this legal form has been called an Anbauvereinigung since the Cannabis Act came into force. No sale to walk-in customers, no counter, no range to browse: if you want to obtain anything, you have to be a member.
That sets the social club apart from the Dutch coffeeshop, which sells to any adult who walks in and allows consumption on the premises. And both differ from the specialist shop, which stocks accessories and legal products below the THC threshold, but no recreational cannabis.
These three terms get mixed up constantly. Keeping them apart saves a lot of fruitless searching – and tells you in advance whether you need a membership or can simply turn up.
Cannabis in Europe: what applies where
There is no European cannabis law. Every country regulates for itself, and the differences are substantial – from a regulated association model to mere tolerance. The overview below is a first orientation and no substitute for legal advice; the rules are currently changing in almost every country.
Germany
Since the Cannabis Act, cultivation associations may grow collectively and distribute to members. The conditions: at least 18 years old, resident in Germany for at least six months, membership in exactly one association, no more than 500 members per club. Sale to non-members remains prohibited, as does consumption on the association’s premises and directly outside. More in the glossary entry on the legalisation of cannabis.
Netherlands
Coffeeshops are not legal, they are tolerated – the so-called gedoogbeleid. They sell to adults, usually up to five grams per person per day. Important for travellers: some border cities apply the ingezetenencriterium and require Dutch residency. Amsterdam currently does not, Maastricht does. Check for the specific city before you travel.
Spain
Spain is where the social club model originated, but legally it sits in a grey area. Consumption and cultivation in private are not prosecuted, public consumption is. The clubs are private associations, usually admitting new members only on the recommendation of an existing one and after a waiting period. The highest density is in Barcelona and Catalonia.
Czech Republic
Possession of small amounts is decriminalised and treated as an administrative offence rather than a crime. Medical cannabis is available on prescription. There is no legal recreational retail – Prague is nonetheless a fixture on the scene calendar, not least because of Cannafest.
Switzerland
Products with less than one percent THC are freely available, and the CBD market is correspondingly large. For cannabis with a higher THC content, several cities run scientifically monitored pilot projects with regulated sales to registered participants. Outside those projects, trade remains prohibited.
Denmark
Recreational use is illegal; medical cannabis is accessible through a state programme. Copenhagen’s Freetown Christiania is historically known for open trade, but that is now consistently prosecuted. For visitors: well known does not mean permitted here.
Weed. But with an address.
How Puffies Places works
The map above shows every place on record. Filter by category if you are specifically after social clubs or coffeeshops, or search by name and location. Each result leads to a profile with the address, how to get in touch and – once verified – details on membership, fees and admission status.
One note on expectations: an entry here does not mean a club is currently accepting members. In Germany especially, many associations are at the statutory limit and keep waiting lists. When in doubt, ask the association directly before you set off.
Do you run a club or a shop?
List your location for free and reach exactly the community that is looking for you. After a quick review by our team, your entry appears with a photo, description, opening hours and map. Visitors can suggest places too, which keeps the directory current.
Where else does the scene meet?
Beyond fixed places there are the dates: hemp fairs, festivals, congresses and community events across Europe. You’ll find them collected at Puffies Events. And if you come across terms you can’t place – from cannabis varieties to hemp – the Puffies Glossary is right there.
Note: Puffies Places is an editorial directory. We do not sell cannabis products and are no substitute for legal advice. The country notes are a rough orientation – please observe the regulations that apply where you are.