Is Weed Legal in Germany? Berlin Cannabis Laws 2026

On April 1, 2024, Germany enacted historic cannabis reform legislation, known as the Cannabis Act (Cannabisgesetz or CanG). This reform decriminalized personal possession and home cultivation for adults, positioning Germany as one of the most progressive cannabis markets in Europe. In 2026, the law has fully settled, and the country's Cannabis Social Clubs are active. If you are living in or visiting Germany, here is what you need to know about the current laws.

The Pillars of the CanG Law

Germany's legalization framework is structured into two main phases (Pillars):

Possession Limits

• In Public: Adults (aged 18 and older) may possess up to 25 grams of cannabis flower for personal use in public.
• In Private: Adults can store up to 50 grams of dried cannabis in their private residences.

Home Cultivation

• Adults are legally allowed to cultivate up to 3 female flowering cannabis plants per person at their primary residence. The cultivation must be secured from access by children and teenagers.

Cannabis Social Clubs (Anbauvereinigungen)

• Non-profit associations of up to 500 members can collectively cultivate cannabis and distribute it to members.
• Members can receive up to 25 grams per day, and a maximum of 50 grams per month (limited to 30 grams per month for members aged 18 to 21, with a THC limit of 10%).

Can Tourists Buy Weed in Germany?

This is the most common question for travelers visiting Berlin or Munich.

• No Commercial Sales: Germany does not have recreational dispensaries or coffeeshops like Canada or Amsterdam. You cannot walk into a retail store and buy THC cannabis.
• Residency Requirement for Clubs: To join a Cannabis Social Club and receive cannabis, you must have been a legal resident in Germany for at least 6 months.
• No Tourist Access: Consequently, there is no legal pathway for short-term tourists to purchase THC cannabis. Selling or sharing cannabis with non-members or minors remains a serious criminal offense.
• CBD Shops: Low-THC CBD products (<0.3% THC) are widely available in retail shops for anyone to purchase.

Public Consumption Rules

While consumption is legal, Germany enforces strict zoning rules:

• Public consumption is prohibited within 100 meters of schools, playgrounds, sports facilities, youth centers, and pedestrian zones between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
• Consumption is also banned in the immediate vicinity of Cannabis Social Clubs.

Germany's New DUI Driving Limit

In 2024, Germany established a new scientific roadside limit for driving:

• The legal limit is 3.5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood (3.5 ng/mL).
• If a driver is found exceeding this limit, they face a minimum €500 fine and a one-month driving ban.
• There is a strict zero-tolerance limit (0.0 ng/mL THC) for novice drivers (under 21 or in their two-year probation period).

Conclusion

Germany's cannabis laws offer great freedom for residents, who can grow their own plants or join local cultivation clubs. However, tourists must remain cautious, as commercial retail sales do not exist, and purchasing from unlicensed street dealers remains illegal.