Wietboot

The Netherlands is known by many tourists for its unique approach to soft drugs, with a regulated tolerance policy for the sale of hash and weed. This policy allows coffee shops in the country to sell soft drugs, albeit with some restrictions, such as a sales limit of a maximum of 5 grams per person.

This specific approach has led to the creation of many special coffee shops throughout the Netherlands. It is important for visitors to know that a coffee shop in the Netherlands means something different from what they may be used to. Instead of a place for coffee and cake, these are locations where one can legally buy and consume cannabis products. So if you are looking for a traditional coffee house for a cappuccino, a coffee shop is not the right choice.

A unique example of such a coffee shop is the weed boat located on Wittenvrouwensingel, opposite the old city jail. This boat has been converted into a coffee shop where visitors, if there is room, can smoke a joint inside.