Our Mission

CannabisAmsterdam.org provides free, comprehensive, and accurate cannabis information for visitors to Amsterdam and the Netherlands. We cover Dutch law, coffeeshop culture, visitor safety, cannabis history, smartshops, and the practical details that tourists actually need — written in clear English, sourced from official and published information, and updated regularly.

Amsterdam has been the world’s most popular cannabis destination for half a century, yet most visitor information is scattered across forum posts, outdated blog articles, and coffeeshop marketing. We exist to provide a single, trustworthy, independent resource.

What We Are

• Educational: Every page is written to inform, not to advocate or sell
• Accurate: All facts are sourced from Dutch government publications, published journalism, academic research, and firsthand reporting
• Current: We regularly verify information against official sources and update content as laws, regulations, and conditions change
• Independent: We have no product sales, no coffeeshop affiliations, and no advertising revenue
• Tourist-focused: Written in English specifically for international visitors navigating a system that can be confusing from the outside

What We Are Not

• Not a coffeeshop: We do not sell cannabis products
• Not an affiliate: We have no paid relationships with coffeeshops, smartshops, or cannabis businesses
• Not legal advice: Our content is educational only — consult a lawyer for legal guidance specific to your situation
• Not medical advice: Consult a healthcare provider for health-related cannabis questions
• Not a booking service: We describe accommodations and experiences but do not sell bookings or earn commissions

Part of the TryCannabis.org Network

CannabisAmsterdam.org is part of the TryCannabis.org education network, which includes 40+ sites covering cannabis law, culture, and education across the United States, Canada, and now Europe. The network also includes:

• TryCannabis.org — the central education hub covering science, safety, dosing, and cannabinoid research
• CannabisTravel.org — cannabis travel guides for legal destinations worldwide
• CannabisDependence.org — support and resources for cannabis use disorder
• CannabisCanada.org — our Canadian companion site covering another major cannabis tourism destination

CannabisAmsterdam.org is the network’s first European site, reflecting Amsterdam’s unique and enduring role in global cannabis culture.

Our Sources

We draw on the following categories of sources for our content:

• Dutch government publications (Rijksoverheid, Gemeente Amsterdam, OpenJustice)
• Published journalism (NRC Handelsblad, de Volkskrant, DutchNews.nl, NL Times)
• Academic research on Dutch drug policy
• Official statistics from the Trimbos Institute and EMCDDA
• Direct observation and firsthand reporting from Amsterdam