Weed in Antwerp, Belgium: A Simple Story

Hi there! This is a story about a trip to Antwerp, Belgium, where I learned some interesting things about cannabis, or in other words weed or ganja. It’s a magic plant that people use to feel relaxed or happy. But in Antwerp, it’s not so easy to find, and there are some important rules about it.

So, I just touched down back home from Antwerp a couple of days ago, still got that fresh buzz in my head as I’m sparking up this joint of girl scout cookies strain. Man, Antwerp was lit — couldn't have had a better time without those dank buds keepin' me company.

Where to buy weed in Antwerp

Brian shared his experience on the weed purchase process in Antwerp. As he said - big dealers purchase everything via darknet - there are services or “onion sites” like DrChronic or Bitpharma where they purchase big portions (via Tor browser and crypto) or cooperate with local cannabis growers.

After that they simply resell weed to tourists and locals in Antwerp. In fact you may also go this way, while for tourists this is usually not acceptable - you need to know how do onion sites and Tor browsers work, have corresponding accounts on darknet websites, too long to wait for your package (2 - 7 days), high risks at all steps of this chain, etc etc.

For the average tourist, the game has changed. You ain’t gon' find street dealers in Antwerp as easy anymore. Now, it’s all about those encrypted messengers. You get the plug’s contact, check out the menu, and decide on a drop-off spot. No face-to-face meetups, just a masked package and some GPS coordinates. Pay with crypto, pick up your stash, and dip. Safe and sound. Was I glad I had Brian as my connect? Hell yeah. Didn’t have to mess with all that drama.

Cannabis laws in Antwerp, Belgium

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Antwerp. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high THC concentration in some coffee shops like in Amsterdam. Medical CBD cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but a prescription from a doctor is required, and you will never get high with CBD.

In one sports bar I got acquainted with Brian who moved to Antwerp 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to Brian - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

What’s the Law Say vs. What’s Really Good?

Officially, anything with more than 1% THC is a no-go in Antwerp. But Brian put me on game — cops in Antwerp are chill about the weed. Unless you’re actin' a fool or got bad luck with the wrong officer, you might just get your stash snatched, have a chat, and be on your way. But yo, don’t push it. Keep it low-key, don’t smoke in public, and if you’re holdin' less than 10g of weed or 5g of hash, you should be straight.

Antwerp’s Weed Vibe: What Locals Say

Just ‘cause the government’s trippin' on cannabis laws in Antwerp doesn’t mean the locals are too pressed. Most of 'em are just livin' their lives, not sweatin' what you do. But don’t get it twisted — keep it respectful. Smoking weed in public in Antwerp ain't the move, but if someone peeps you tokin’, it’s not the end of the world.

The overall attitude of locals to weed is rather relaxed, so you may even feel yourself home in Antwerp after one good joint, telling this from my own experience. Brian shared with me a joint of simply perfect sativa (while he did not know the exact strain). We were smoking outside the bar, and saw other guys doing the same on the other side of the street 😁 So I can definitely say that smoking weed is rather popular in Antwerp.

I’ve asked Brian if he may share contacts of his dealer, cause stuff was out of this world. He told me that his exact dealer does not work with new people, so he will be my dealer during my vacation, which was simply perfect. I wish everyone to find your own Brian in some bar of Antwerp.

Question / Answer session about marijuana in Antwerp

Is high % THC weed forbidden in Antwerp?

Yes, non-medical cannabis is regulated and restricted in Antwerp, while police is relaxed about marijuana and having less than 10 grams with you should not result in imprisoning anything serious.

Anyway what if you get caught with some THC cannabis product in Antwerp?

Depends on the situation, but if officers think you are a drug dealer for some reason who delivers stuff - you should get punished problems. In general tourists with small amounts of hash or weed are not touched at all, only dealers with large amounts.

Can I find weed in Antwerp in some oldschool way?

Of course you can! While sniffing dark streets / parks and pinging taxi drivers is an outdated approach for searching marijuana already - a big bunch of dealers migrated to online sales via messengers and crypto, but hustling parks and central streets in searches for weed may still give you some successful results.

Top quality weed and hash in Antwerp - truth or myth?

Yes, truth, but complex to find. Quality differs among different dealers.

Is it possible to find hash in Antwerp?

Yes, a lot of dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Antwerp. Not always available, but rather popular.

Price for weed / hash in Antwerp?

Prices vary from dealer to dealer and usually depend on quality and anything else. From what I saw - super high quality weed may go up to €20 - €25 per 1 gram (while the more you buy - the lower price you get), and high quality hash was around €30-€35 per 1 gram. Have not seen low quality weed in Antwerp so do not know the prices, but should be lower.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Cannabis Goes Back At Least 12,000 Years

This means that cannabis is one of mankind’s oldest crops, according to the book Marihuana: The First Twelve Thousand Years by E. L. Abel.

2. You Can’t Lethally Overdose On Cannabis

Don’t get us wrong. You can overdose on cannabis, which means consuming more than the recommended amount. What it means is that it’s practically impossible for you to consume the amount of cannabis it would take to kill a person.

3. USA Grows The Most

According to Civilized Life, the United States is the top marijuana-producing nation in the entire world. Behind it are Morocco, Afghanistan, Mexico, and Colombia. Who would have thought?

4. Medical Use

Cannabis is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy-induced nausea.

5. Endocannabinoid System

The human body has an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that naturally interacts with cannabinoids from cannabis, playing a role in regulating mood, pain, and appetite.