Do You Need a Pass for Cannabis Lounges in Germany?

The short answer

No. You do not need a Zazapass for lounges in Germany. Lounges are venues with their own house rules. Zazapass lists lounges and 420 events in Germany so you can find them, but there is nothing to buy to enter. Each venue decides under its own rules and applicable law whether and on what terms to admit a visitor.

What a lounge is

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

What the venue decides

• Whether it is open to walk-ins or asks for an appointment.
• The minimum age. Depending on the venue, you must be 18+ or 21+.
• House rules on consumption, food and drinks, photos and behaviour.
• Whether it admits a particular visitor at all. A venue may refuse a visitor.

What to bring

• A valid photo ID. Without it, most venues will not let you in.
• Respect for neighbours: keep noise down when you arrive and leave.
• Your own plan for getting home. Do not drive after consuming.

Where to find lounges

The current listings are on the lounges page. Listings change over time, so it is worth checking back before you go.

Lounge, cultivation association or medical cannabis?

These are three different things. Cultivation associations are for registered members with residence in Germany. Medical cannabis requires a prescription and is separate from visiting a lounge. Lounges are places to spend time. This overview explains the differences.

FAQ: Lounges in Germany

Can I buy cannabis in a lounge?

No. Lounges do not sell cannabis.

Do I have to be a member?

Rules differ by venue. Check the listing and the venue's own requirements.

Is there a cost to enter?

Some venues charge for entry or a minimum spend. Ask the venue or check its listing.

Are 420 events lounges?

No. 420 events are one-off or recurring events. Check the listing for date, location and requirements.

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.