Groningen.
Groningen visitor guidance based on the new municipal policy, the national trial and requirements for age checks and risk information.
3 unresolved checks remain. Read the gaps before planning.
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Groningen visitor guidance based on the new municipal policy, the national trial and requirements for age checks and risk information.
A newly updated municipal policy
Use the policy effective from 19 September 2026.
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Groningen’s 2026 integrated drugs policy replaces its 2024 policy. Both the municipality and the national participant list confirm Groningen’s participation in the controlled cannabis supply-chain experiment. Local conditions apply alongside that framework.
Groningen · integrated drugs policy 2026, effective 19 September 2026Checked 4 Oct 2026Government of the Netherlands · participating municipalitiesChecked 4 Oct 2026Government of the Netherlands · experiment rules bookletChecked 4 Oct 202618+ and alcohol-free premises
The trial keeps important entry and conduct restrictions.
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The municipal policy and national trial rules prohibit admission of under-18s and alcohol on the premises. They do not establish automatic visitor eligibility.
The trial permits local residency conditions in Groningen. SmokeUp has not independently confirmed their current local application.
Groningen · integrated drugs policy 2026, effective 19 September 2026Checked 4 Oct 2026Government of the Netherlands · experiment rules bookletChecked 4 Oct 2026Risk information and neighbourhood care
Training and prevention information are part of the rules.
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Groningen requires relevant staff training and visible prevention information. National trial rules also require staff to explain risks and available help. These obligations are not proof of compliance at an individual venue.
The city’s policy addresses nuisance including noise, litter and parking. Keep the surrounding street clear and quiet.
Groningen · integrated drugs policy 2026, effective 19 September 2026Checked 4 Oct 2026Government of the Netherlands · experiment rules bookletChecked 4 Oct 2026Guide checked 4 Oct 2026 · 3 official sources
Still to check 3 open questions
- Current local application of the residency criterion needs further municipal confirmation; no tourist admission is promised.
- Public-space by-laws, temporary restriction zones and event-specific measures have not been mapped or checked.
- Individual permits, operating status, staff-training compliance and opening hours have not been audited; this is not a Groningen venue inventory.
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