Can I smoke pot outdoors in Amsterdam?

Question

I know you can in the coffeeshops.

I know all about the 5 gram limit.

I know about the tobacco ban going into effect July 1st.

Can I walk around the city with a lit joint, or do I have to hide?

Answer 1

You can walk around anywhere with a lit joint.. just expect different results.

Answer 2

No. But they don't usually hassle tourists

Answer 3

thecnically no i believe , but ive heard they arent as rough on tourists usually they will just tell you to put it out.

Answer 4

It is actually illegal to smoke pot in Amsterdam, but there is some tolerance for it and the law against it is not enforced as harshly as elsewhere.

It is probably not a good idea to walk around the city streets with a lit joint. It is not socially acceptable, even though you would probably not get into major trouble for it. It's better to stay in those coffeeshops or some relatively secluded places.

Answer 5

No, you can't. And why is everyone talking about Amsterdam like some kinda heaven?

Answer 6

You are officially not allowed to smoke on the streets ( public) or carry more than 5 grams with you. They won't arrest you for the possession, unless you commit a criminal offense and they'll charge you for possession as well.

They won't arrest you either for smoking in public, but it's just not seen a decent behavior as not all Dutch approve of the marijuana laws and are offended, because public smokimg isn't allowed.

I used to go to a coffeeshop, or sit on the canal side or at Leidseplein cafes and there it seems to be not such a problem.

You'll notice the smell of pot everywhere, but just don't be an offense to anybody, as a lot people  know, that one major reason why amsterdam attracts so many tourists, but the city has so much more to offer.

Answer 7

Don't do it in a crowded place like the pedestrian zone or a market, but it's no problem in a park, or just sitting by a less crowded canal.  Don't make a scene and you'll not attract attention.

Answer 8

Cannabis consumption is actually illegal in Amsterdam, but the authorities have decided to take a low tolerance trial on it. I wouldn't smoke pot in the streets. I would stick to the coffee shops as that's where its socially acceptable- they may have an outside terrace at the back where you can consume cannabis for when the smoking ban crawls in. The coffee shop industry is quite lucrative in the city so I am sure that they will cater for it some how once the ban commences. You will know which coffee shops that you are likely to purchase cannabis and where it is acceptable to consume it as there will be cannabis advertisments ect..

I certainly wouldn't smoke it walking the streets as you may offend someone or the police. People think that Amsterdam is all about drugs and hookers, but actually its a beautiful  relaxing city and many residents to not participate in such activities. Only a few streets in Amsterdam, is known as the red-light district, that have coffee shops which can be a very scary and intimidating place.

Enjoy your holiday.

Answer 9

yes you can.

Answer 10

nope!!! its stricktly indoors!!!! unless you wanna risk the chance of getting a night in jail ;)

Answer 11

most likly

Answer 12

YUP YOU CAN.... JUST WALK 'ROUND WITH THAT LIT JOINT... ITS LEGAL THERE ALL LEGAL!!!!