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…and we don’t mean the grass at Palace Gardens! Prague has been called “the Amsterdam of the east” for good reason; its liberal laws and liberal policies mean that the city has earned a reputation of being pot-friendly, and an estimated 400,000 marijuana users are largely ignored by the authorities and tolerated by most everyone – not that we recommend that sort of thing…
However, if you’re inclined to toke the chronic, we recommend… err, we heard that it’s best not to buy it off the street, but rather ask around, particularly at more chill bars or at concerts. If you get a whiff of some wacky tobacky while you’re at a concert or bar, politely ask the holder of said hippie lettuce if he knows where to buy, or perhaps if he’ll sell you some of his. Some bars even have their own dealers who hang around, so courteously asking the barman may work as well. Whatever you do, never buy from a dealer who walks up to you in the street, or most often the train station. Next to cabbies ripping off tourists, so-called “dealers” are the most notorious for taking your green with no green in return, often giving you a half-second peek at something that looks like ganja but is more likely oregano, and running off with your cash after mumbling something about seeing a cop. Remember, if it looks and feels shady, it probably is.
So is it legal? Well, here are the facts:
Section 187a
(1) A person who keeps, without authorization, a narcotic or psychotropic substance or a poison in a quantity greater than small shall be punished by imprisonment for a term of up to two years or by a pecuniary penalty.
Technically, smoking and possessing marijuana is illegal in Prague and the Czech Republic, though the marijuana legalization movement in the city is highly active. Under the current law on drugs, people can possess "not more than a small amount" of marijuana, though what constitutes a "small amount" is not specified, but it’s generally understood as less than 4 grams. If caught, the fine is a slap on the hand costing you 1000 kc, and you might even get to keep the weed if you’re lucky. The 1999 law is under pressure to be changed, particularly to separate marijuana from “hard” drugs, both in definition and punishment.
But what’s the reality?
In practice, small amounts for personal use are generally allowed or might land you a minor fine at worst. In fact, even if a cop happens to walk into a bar as you’re lighting up, just discreetly put it out and most likely they won’t even say anything to you. And, most pubs and non-tourist bars outside of the center allow you to smoke inside, though it’s polite to ask the barman first. We’ve heard rumours of U Sudu being weed-friendly, for example. Don’t try lighting some skunk at a dance club though, unless you want Jiri the bouncer’s fists to send you on a trip stronger than any chronic.
What about quality and price?
At the moment, the going rate for herb is about 250 kc per gram, though tourists tend to be charged double. Even at the double rate, it’s more affordable than Amsterdam or the usual prices in the U.S. or UK. As far as quality, it’s definitely more kind bud than shwag – usually straight from the cannabis capital itself, Amsterdam, and packing a punch. Unlike Americans, Europeans mix their skunk with tobacco when making joints, so don’t try to smoke it straight unless you’d like to see pink elephants doing the tango around Wenceslas Square. If hash is more your bag than bud, it can be obtained from reputable dealers, though it’s more rare and might be more pricey than plain old reefer.
Basically, if you’re planning to get high in Prague, be kind and respectful to authorities and owners of establishments, and the bud will be kind to you. If you’re not causing a problem, no one will mind if you bring your friend Mary Jane to a concert or park. | | | |
 | | "You all better hope that the neo Nazis represented by the republican party in the United States lose the next election. if they don't you will see more repressive laws about cannabis spread around the globe. I want us all to get involved in politics so we can change the laws and be FREEEEEEEEEEE!" | Pete
United States
Jun.26.2008
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| | "what are like the prices if your buying like an ounce cos i like too smoke and i prefer to keep a bit on me." | James
Australia
Jun.10.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "To answer the questions bellow - mushrooms are illegal here and not very popular.I believe that good place to get weed in Prague is "Cross club".Been there once and the stuff was great.Enjoy:) " | YaniCZka
Czech Republic
May.14.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "smoke weed everyday" | Maria
United States
Mar.19.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "What about other things like mushrooms or trips? Are they readily available and what laws apply?
:D" | Nae
Australia
Mar.04.2008
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| | "could anyone help me finding some weed in centre of Prague? I´d be so thankfull. thx" | norik
Slovak Republic
Jan.28.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "All of the prices in prague and amsterdam are robbery compared to Canada.
But I'm travelling to these cities for more than the dope.
p.s --America is the garbage weed capital of the world (with the exception of california)" | Jaz
Canada
Jan.27.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "PANAMA RULES AND THE PANAMA RED !" | Mr. D
Panama
Dec.06.2007
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| | "Haha i was born in Czech Republic cant wait, to go visit and get fucked up, the bud in US isnt all that!
" | Tomas
United States
Dec.02.2007
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| | "Yeah, it's really not hard to find weed in Prague. I was here in October 2007 and had no problems at all, just asked a guy smoking at a bar if he could hook me up and he sold me a gram right on the spot! Of course, it helps if you're a cute girl ;)" | Tara
United Kingdom
Nov.09.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "hey julius ! I have been to Prague last summer and I found some delicious weed ! well the good one is not so easy to find as in Amsterdam put it isn't really hard too. You won't have problems with this ! Bob" | Bob
Netherlands
Sep.05.2007
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Hey! I'm a great smoker of marijuana and I'm going to Prague on Juin with my class and I would like to know some information about cannabis.. Is it easy to find weed in Prague? if yes will it be good quality or will I risk buy tea and get riped off? Can someone telle me where can I buy some easely?" | Julius
Switzerland
Sep.05.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Dampkring, it depends on where you go, and if you know anybody there. If you can get a Czech friend to get it for you, or if you make friends with some smokers you're likely to get a good rate. But if you walk around like you're clueless and have cash to burn, of course you'll get ripped off - just like with taxis! It's definitely worth the trip, not just for the weed - Prague is really laid back and full of great people." | Honza
Czech Republic
Aug.28.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | ""...going rate for herb is about 250 kc per gram, though tourists tend to be charged double."
That means a tourist would be charged 500 kc per gram which is currently $24 USD per gram !!! That is MUCH more expensive than the US. In Amsterdam you can get good stuff for 12 euro per gram which is currently $16 USD. And you can go into any coffee shop and buy it openly. Someone please tell me that weed is cheaper in Prague. Give me a reason to go." | Dampkring
United States
Aug.15.2007
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| | "Excellent !! I am going to Prague in the fall by choice and I am cannabis dependent....I took marinols to Istanbul and was on a flying carpet for a week! I would rather take a toke like in civilized Barcelona where no one minds or on the sly in Manhattan´s sewer streets." | eric,NYC
United States
Jul.19.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "excellent page. i am very glad i found it. it ended up being very useful. " | gabby
United States
Jul.13.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "The local draw is always good quality and costs CZK250 per gram.
Coming from the UK, I was initially surprised to see people rolling up in bars.
BTW, weed is not the only thing that seems to be abundantly available here.
Warning: for those inlcined to take speed, there is a particulalry strong/vicious strain here pronnounced 'piko' - be careful with this stuff: it's very potent and habit forming. The addicts don't look pretty.
" | Richard
Czech Republic
Jun.02.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "i'll be in prague in may, looking to smoke up some pot - can anyone hook me up??" | Rob T
United Kingdom
Apr.18.2007
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| | "you really can't walk more than 10 metres through a public part without getting a whiff of someone smoking the ganja - awesome!" | DJ Silence
Poland
Mar.19.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
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