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June 30, 2022

Coffeeshops in Amsterdam: a short history

Weed is becoming legal in more and more countries. Nevertheless, the Netherlands is still quite strict. And although several countries have a more tolerant attitude towards weed, the Netherlands - and especially Amsterdam - are known worldwide for their large number of coffeeshops. 


First coffee shop

The first coffeeshop in the Netherlands opened its doors in Utrecht in 1968 and was named Sarasani (after the circus Sarrasani in East Germany). Mellow Yellow - opened in 1972 - was the first and oldest coffeeshop in Amsterdam. More than Sarasani, it would resemble the later coffee houses. De Bulldog, one of the most famous coffeeshops in the Netherlands, was established in Amsterdam. This coffeeshop is known to famous artists, such as Snoop Dogg. Coffeeshop De Kade was established about 30 years ago.

Number of coffeeshops

In the early nineties, there were approximately 1,500 licensed coffeeshops. According to some estimates there were also a lot of unlicensed coffeeshops in that period, so it is difficult to say exactly how many.

Around the turn of the century, the number of coffeeshops decreased rapidly, partly as a result of stricter legislation. In 1996 the legal age for buying weed was raised and coffeeshops were only allowed to possess a maximum of 500 grams. In 2020, there were only 564 coffeeshops in the Netherlands.

Want to know more about the history of weed in the Netherlands?

Map marker
Stadionkade 107, Amsterdam

Location
Stadionkade 107,
1076 BN Amsterdam

Contact
+31 6 23 85 26 66
info@coffeeshopdekade.nl

Opening hours
Open from 08:00 - 23:00
from Monday - Sunday

Parking
Parking-spaces are available

Public transport
Accessible by public transport
Bus stop near Olympic Stadium

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Facebook / Instagram

De Kade Boutique

Pssst! Wanna check out our merch?

We also have a vast collection of awesome merchandise. De Kade Boutique reflects our coffeeshop in every way. Sleek designs, high quality products and a mellow vibe.

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