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Is weed legal in Denmark?

Cannabis and the Danish drug law

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Short answer

18+ topic. Cannabis, hash and marijuana are illegal in Denmark: cannabis is on list B of the Danish list of controlled substances. Breaking the Act on Euphoriant Substances is punished with a fine or prison of up to 2 years. Possession of small amounts for personal use is as a clear rule punished with a fine, which in 2026 starts at 2,000 kroner for up to 9.9 grams of hash. The exception is cannabis products with no more than 0.2 % THC, which are as a rule legal to possess.

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Why

  1. Possession for personal use is also punishable.
  2. The usual penalty for small amounts is a fine.
  3. Products with at most 0.2 % THC are the exception.

Details

Products in the Danish scheme for medicinal cannabis must be standardised.

Tip

Treat cannabis bought legally in another country as illegal the moment you are in Denmark.

What may differ

Fine levels and prosecution guidelines are set by the authorities and can be changed.

Common misconception

Many visitors believe cannabis is tolerated in Denmark as in the Netherlands.

What actually happens

Cannabis is illegal everywhere in Denmark, and possession is normally punished with a fine.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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