Smoking Tolerance Level
[1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 3
Marijuana Laws & Legislation for Tampere
As of 2025, cannabis remains illegal for recreational use in Finland, with strict penalties for possession, sale, and cultivation. Possession of small amounts can result in fines or up to six months in prison, while more severe offenses like trafficking can lead to harsher sentences. Despite active public debate, including citizens’ initiatives advocating for decriminalization and regulated sales, no major legal changes have been enacted.
Finland has a limited medical cannabis program, allowing patients with specific conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, to access cannabis-based medications like Sativex with a doctor’s prescription. However, the number of authorized users remains low due to strict regulations. CBD products are classified as medicines and require a prescription, though CBD cosmetics and products with less than 0.3% THC are legally available. While public interest in cannabis reform is growing, Finland’s policies remain among the strictest in Europe, with no immediate signs of legalization.
Law Enforcement
possession will get you fined, unless police happens to be busy or in a really good mood.
Where to Buy marijuana in Tampere:
Tampere is such a small city in such a anti-drug country, as Finland is, that finding cannabis on sale on street is virtually unheard of. There are some sellers during summer festivals, like Tammerfest. The best bet is to ask politely around from dreadlock people in parks (summertime), you might get lucky. There are reasonably many homegrowers in this town so that most night-life happenings propably have people with some stock, but they never sell openly.
Marijuana and Hashish prices: 10-15€/g for bud is common, hash is rare these days, but costs 10€/g if you can find it.
Brands:
All bud is homegrown, high-quality dutch brands with no seeds or stems, so price/quality is good if you happen to find anyone selling buds. Hash on sale is most likely crappy soap.