Smoking Tolerance Level
[1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 4
Marijuana Laws & Legislation for Granz
As of 2025, cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Austria, but possession of small amounts for personal use has been decriminalized since 2016. Individuals caught with minor quantities face administrative fines rather than criminal charges, unless aggravating circumstances apply. However, cultivation, sale, and distribution remain serious offenses, punishable by imprisonment and substantial fines.
Austria has a regulated medical cannabis program, allowing the use of specific cannabis-based medications like Sativex and Dronabinol for conditions such as multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy-induced nausea. However, personal cultivation for medical purposes is not permitted, and access remains strictly controlled. CBD products derived from industrial hemp (with less than 0.3% THC) are legal, but CBD-infused food and beverages face stricter regulations under EU novel food laws. While Austria has taken steps toward medical and CBD regulation, recreational cannabis remains prohibited, and legal reforms remain uncertain.
Law Enforcement
N/A
Where to buy marijuana:
when no other connections, go 4 a walk in the city park. Sit down and observe or walk around looking out for either black dudes on bicycles/ groups of albanians/maroc or austrian youngsters in hiphop clothes. usually they will notice you and walk bye asking: “brauchsch was?” (=need some?) or haschd was? (got some?).
be careful of occasional polikce raids.