Weed In Vienna, Your Guide [August 2024 Update] (2024)

In this guide, you will find out everything there is to know about Cannabis in Vienna, where to find it, how much it costs, and the laws surrounding it.

Whether you are just a casual smoker looking for information, or you are a long time citizen curious about the laws, or you plan on traveling to Vienna and smoking some local cannabis

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Although cannabis is mainly illegal in Vienna, it has been decriminalized in some instances, such as for personal use or medical use.

Vienna Cannabis Laws

Marijuana users rejoice! The laws surrounding marijuana in Vienna are not extremely strict, but not too relaxed either. The most important thing that you need to know is that cannabis for personal use, medical use, and scientific use is decriminalized.

However, this does not mean that you can get off entirely scot-free in case the cops catch you. In Vienna, you will be offered a rehabilitation program, or you might need to undergo therapy or a medical evaluation. As long as you comply, the cops will not put you in jail.

Sounds fair, right?

Well, this applies to locals mostly. However, if you are a tourist and you are caught with less than 5 grams of weed, in all probability, you will be fined and let off with a warning. The warning will expire after a year, anyway.

It is best to comply with the police to avoid creating a scene and getting arrested.

A funny thing about the cannabis laws in Vienna is that it is legal to sell cannabis seeds as well as plants, as long as the plant is in a vegetative state. However, as soon as the bud is separated from the plant, it becomes illegal to sell!

Even passing a joint from one person to another- without a prior transaction, can be considered selling and thus illegal!

Law Enforcement

Since possession of cannabis for personal use has been decriminalized, the police in Vienna will not arrest someone if they have a small quantity on them. It is possible that they might ask you to join a rehabilitation program or get a medical evaluation. As long as you comply without creating an issue, you should be fine.

As for tourists, as long as you have less than 5 grams on you, the cops will merely fine you, or let you off with a warning, but will not arrest you.

Be careful not to smoke in public- this can get you into trouble.

Cannabis Prices, Quality, and Types

Since medical marijuana is legal, you might be able to get your hands on good quality weed if you have a prescription. Otherwise, you will have to rely on street dealers. The quality might not be excellent if you buy from them.

Prices of Cannabis

Typically, you should be able to get a gram of cannabis for 10 Euros. However, if you buy your weed from street dealers, there is a good chance of you getting ripped off. They might try and sell you less than a gram, or sell you poor quality weed.

If you have a prescription, you might be able to get good quality cannabis from the marijuana dispensaries.

Quality of Weed

The quality of weed you get depends really upon where you are getting it from. As for street dealers, they will mostly try and sell you brown weed, which is not significant in quality, but it does get you high. You will find better quality hash so that you can opt for that instead.

Types of Plant

You will find common weed and hash in Vienna. However, you will find a better variety of strains in the marijuana dispensaries.

Where can you get weed in Vienna?

Just like any other European city, you will find plenty of dealers around the train stations, subways, parks, etc. Some places you can explore are MuseumsQuartier, Westbahnhof, and Praterstern.

Stadtpark is also another place where you will find dealers roaming about. Most of the time, they are quite easy to spot. They might perceive your interest in buying weed and approach you first.

You can always ask some locals to help you as well. Many young people and students in Vienna smoke weed and hash, and they will be willing to help you out.

Another place where you will easily find a few dealers is a nightclub called Flex. This is located near the Schottenring metro station. You will find either black or Arab guys here who are looking to sell. Be careful of the quality and be willing to negotiate. Of course, keep in mind that the quality of weed will not be particularly excellent.

Frequently Asked Questions

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