Cannabis Lounges in Germany: What They Are and What They Are Not

The short answer

A cannabis lounge in Germany is a venue where you can spend time and consume what you bring yourself, where the venue allows it. It is not a shop, it is not a cultivation association, and it is not a pharmacy. You cannot buy cannabis in a lounge.

What lounges are

• Private or semi-private venues with their own house rules.
• Places to meet, relax and consume what you have brought, where the venue allows it.
• Often listed with an opening time, a minimum age and rules on ID and behaviour.

What lounges are not

• Not shops. No cannabis is sold there.
• Not cultivation associations. Associations supply registered members; only people with residence in Germany can join.
• Not medical care. Medical cannabis needs a prescription and is separate from lounge visits.
• Not a legal grey zone for buying. Buying on the street remains illegal.

What the venue decides

Each venue decides under its own rules and applicable law whether and on what terms to admit a visitor, and may refuse a visitor. Depending on the venue you must be 18+ or 21+. Bring valid photo ID.

Lounges in different cities

Zazapass lists lounges in several German cities. For example, there are lounges in Hamburg, Munich and many other cities. The current listings are on the lounges page.

Visiting responsibly

• Do not drive after consuming. A very low THC limit applies on the road.
• Do not take cannabis across borders. Import and export are prohibited, even in small amounts.
• Respect neighbours and local rules on public consumption.

FAQ: Lounges in Germany

Do I need a pass?

No. You do not need a Zazapass for lounges in Germany.

Can tourists visit lounges?

Venues decide for themselves. Check the listing and the venue's own requirements.

Are lounges the same as coffeeshops?

No. Germany has no coffeeshop system. Lounges are venues with house rules, not shops.

Where do I find 420 events?

Zazapass lists 420 events in Germany. You can find the current listings on the lounges page.

Please note: Each venue decides under its own rules and applicable law whether and on what terms to admit a visitor, and may refuse a visitor. You cannot buy cannabis in lounges. This article is general information, not legal advice.