Cannabis in Bern, Switzerland: my journey

Hello, cannabis enthusiasts! As you may be aware, cannabis laws and regulations can differ significantly from place to place. Join me as I delve into the world of cannabis in Bern. In this post, I will explore the landscape of cannabis laws, regulations, the local community's stance, interactions with law enforcement, comparisons between hash and weed availability, as well as the costs associated with acquiring cannabis in Bern.

My trip to Bern is over, these 10 days were perfect, so while memory is fresh I decided to write this post, who knows may be useful to someone. Being a regular cannabis smoker I could not imagine my stay in Bern without some daily joints. So from the very first day of my stay I started looking for weed…

Marijuana regulations in Bern, Switzerland

You should know that storage and distribution of non-medical cannabis is forbidden and strictly regulated by laws of Switzerland. This means you can not go and buy some good weed in an official shop like you may do in Canada for example. Low THC and high CBD cannabis may be ordered if you have a prescription from a doctor.

On my first evening in Bern I met Fred who moved here a couple of years ago. I got lucky - he was one of the heavy weed smokers, so he agreed to share a joint with me and tell me some stories about local dealers. As he said from the very beginning - even though weed is prohibited in Bern - cops are overall calm and relaxed in everything related to cannabis, this made me feel better.

But what if you get caught with weed in your pocket in Bern?

According to Fred - if you have not more than 10g of weed or 5g of hash and you are not doing any other bad things in public - cops should not punish you. They should just ensure you are not a dealer who sells stuff, and after a short talk should leave you alone and just confiscate your stuff (to smoke it themselves haha).

There are some stories about dirty cops who try to get a bribe from tourists with weed in Bern, but these stories are rare, also better not to do this cause you may be arrested for this as a separate crime. Easier just to watch you back and not to walk with large amounts of weed in your pockets.

Local attitude towards weed and cannabis in Bern

Although only medical cannabis is allowed in Bern, the locals are absolutely ok with the smokers. Local dealers have big cash from the students and tourists, so they are their weed target audiences in Bern. You shouldn't allow yourself to smoke anywhere, for example in bars, but nobody is surprised if you get caught smoking weed in a secluded corner of the street.

One more interesting fact from my new friend Fred - even some cops in Bern prefer smoking weed over drinking strong. So as I understood Bern is a good place for smokers of marijuana because of the light atmosphere, but all the same the best rule is not to be caught with weed in Bern 😉.

So, then Fred shared the small joint of a new hemp variety, thanks to him, it was the exact thing I needed. We got some portions of tasty beer and we were a little bit drunk, so we decided not to go far. We started smoking on the street straight near my hostel and it seemed that on the next street some guys were doing the same.

I was thankful to Fred for one joint, but I wanted to find a regular supplier for all my vacation in Bern . So I begged Fred to share the name of his provider of weed with me. He declined it, because his friend didn't cooperate with the tourists, only with locals. I was persistent, so at the end of the evening and the couple of beers, he agreed to be the dealer of marijuana for me. All my goals connected with good rest were solved, thanks to Fred!

Where to search for weed in Bern

While Fred became my temporary cannabis dealer (and this was the answer for me to all my questions) - he told me how things work in Bern.

Top tier dealers in Bern purchase cannabis on darknet websites that handle wholesale orders that may contain kilograms of weed and hash. Some darknet dealers process small orders as well, so if you are ready to understand Tor browser and how .onion sites work + ready to wait several days for delivery - take a look on thehiddenwiki.com - it has all links and info you will need about darknet.

But if you have a short trip to Bern or vacation + need not too much weed and right now - only small local dealers may help you. Walking dark streets in a search for a strange-looking person who will sell you something that looks like weed for cash is still an option, but this is not the best way to spend time in Bern and does not guarantee you any success. Today almost all dealers went online already, so they arrange the delivery of stuff after taking crypto instead of cash. They try to avoid meetings in person so you just select the approximate drop off point, and get a photo where exactly to take your stuff after the delivery. Stuff is usually masked and looks not suspicious (may be a pack of juice or cigarettes you just take and continue walking).

I was surprised, really. Looks like I am too oldschool already - thought cash rules the world. While nowadays you may anonymously exchange crypto to cash - so for all illegal payments this became option #1. So now the dealing process looks like this - you find some messenger contacts of a local dealer (ask google or local barman), contact him and choose what you want to order, pay in crypto and get your stuff delivered to some pre-selected place (that may be your hotel). Personal meetings are something dealers try to avoid - so weed is usually dropped at some approximate point you firstly discuss, and you get photo and GPS coordinates where to take your package after delivery.

Frequently asked questions about weed and hash in Bern

Is weed and hash legal in Bern?

No, cannabis with high THC is not legal in Bern, while police officers and locals are relaxed about cannabis and having less than 10 grams with you should lead to arrest.

What if I get caught with cannabis in my pocket in Bern?

Officers will check if you are a tourist or a real dealer who delivers weed. Usually tourists with small packs of hash or weed are not touched, only dealers should worry. While anyway better to avoid any interactions with cops.

May I buy weed in parks of Bern?

Yes you may, while this is oldschool way already and a lot of dealers are shifting to online orders, but searching parks and streets may still give you some results. While much easier would be to find dealer’s contacts and order online with further delivery.

Can I find top quality weed or hash in Bern?

Yes, while quality may be different, it depends on many factors. Usually quality depends on the price, but this is not a rule.

Can I find hash in Bern?

Yes, almost all marijuana dealers sell both weed and hash, so hash is also popular and can be found in Bern.

Weed and hash price in Bern?

Prices may vary from one dealer to another and depends on weed quality and dealer’s mood 😂From what I heard from Fred - high quality weed may go up to $20 - $25 for 1g (with discounts for larger amounts), and high quality hash was around $30 - $35 for 1g.

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