Is Cannabis Legal in Denmark in 2025?
Everything you need to know about Danish rules on cannabis (weed, hash, marijuana) and CBD in 2025—what’s illegal, what’s allowed medically, and practical tips for residents and visitors.
Overview: Danish cannabis rules (2025)
Recreational use
Illegal to possess, buy, sell, grow, or use—regardless of amount or location.
Medical programme
Doctors may prescribe certain cannabis products for specific conditions.
CBD products
Permitted only if THC is below legal thresholds and products are compliant.
Current law: what’s illegal?
Possession
Any amount can lead to fines or charges. “Tolerance areas” are not legal exemptions.
Growing & supply
Cultivation, sale, and distribution are criminal offenses.
Import & travel
Bringing cannabis into Denmark (even from legal jurisdictions) is prohibited.
Medical cannabis in Denmark
Prescription-only
Available via the pilot programme for selected diagnoses at a doctor’s discretion.
Pharmacy supply
Dispensed by designated pharmacies; products and doses are controlled.
Visitors & expats
Foreign prescriptions generally can’t be used to buy in Denmark; border checks apply.
CBD & hemp products
THC limits
CBD must stay under legal THC thresholds (e.g., ≤0.2%) to be lawful.
How it’s sold
Typically as supplements/OTC products—not as medicines—check labels and vendors.
Testing matters
Products exceeding the THC limit are treated as illegal cannabis.
Penalties & what to expect
Fines
Small-amount cases often lead to police fines; repeat offenses escalate.
Custodial risk
Supply/trafficking or aggravated cases may result in prison sentences.
Non-citizens
Convictions may affect visas, residence, or lead to removal proceedings.
Useful resources (official)
Danish law
Medicines Agency
Food Authority
Related on exploringdenmark
Legal aid
Dealing with police
Living in Copenhagen
Visitors’ essentials
Frequently asked questions
🚬 Can I smoke weed in Denmark?
No. Recreational use is illegal nationwide, including Christiania.
🧑⚕️ Can foreigners get medical cannabis?
Only via a Danish doctor under the pilot programme; foreign scripts won’t work for purchase in Denmark.
🧴 Is CBD oil legal?
Yes if compliant and under the THC limit (e.g., ≤0.2%). Non-compliant products are illegal.
👮 What happens if I’m caught?
Police can fine, confiscate, or charge you. Outcomes depend on amount and circumstances.
🌱 Can I grow a plant at home?
No. Cultivation is illegal unless you are a licensed medical supplier.
📈 Any plans to legalize?
As of 2025, there are no active plans to legalize or broadly decriminalize recreational cannabis.