# Is cannabis legal in Switzerland?

> Restricted. Adult-use cannabis sales are limited to authorised pilot-trial participants. Medical prescriptions and low-THC product rules are separate routes; ordinary visitor access to a recreational dispensary is not established. Rule jurisdiction: Switzerland. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.

Source page: https://420.camp/fr/weed/switzerland  
Verified: 2026-09-17 (rule reviewed against its source) Scope: Switzerland.  
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## Facts

- **Catalogue content updated:** 2026-10-26
- **Legal status:** Restricted. Adult-use cannabis sales are limited to authorised pilot-trial participants. Medical prescriptions and low-THC product rules are separate routes; ordinary visitor access to a recreational dispensary is not established. Rule jurisdiction: Switzerland. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.
- **Medical access:** Medical use only. Medical cannabis requires a prescription and dispensing through the regulated medical supply system. Confirm the particular product and eligibility with the prescriber and pharmacy. Conditions: Prescription or medical card required. Rule jurisdiction: Switzerland. Reviewed: 2026-09-17.
- **Possession limit:** Restricted. Recreational cannabis (over 1% THC) is prohibited, but adult possession of up to 10g for personal use is decriminalized and typically results only in a fixed fine of about CHF 100. CBD products under 1% THC are legal to possess. Conditions: Minimum age 18+. Rule jurisdiction: Switzerland. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Public consumption:** Prohibited. Public consumption of recreational THC cannabis is not permitted and can draw a fine; legal THC use is tied to the resident-only pilot programs. Low-THC CBD (as a tobacco substitute) is treated more permissively. Rule jurisdiction: Switzerland. Reviewed: 2026-08-30.
- **Minimum age:** 18+ (possession)
- **Important restrictions:** Check the product-specific medical conditions and dispensing requirements. Travel and import permissions must be checked separately. Decriminalized: not a legal market — personal use may still carry administrative penalties. 'Decriminalized' means a fine, not legality; larger amounts and supply remain criminal. Do not assume public smoking is tolerated; it can still result in a fine.

## Venues in Switzerland

420.camp lists 60 cannabis venues in Switzerland: 34 pharmacies, 25 CBD & hemp shops, 1 private clubs. 54 show opening hours, 47 list a phone number, 55 have photos, 0 are confirmed by their owner or a licence check. 3 admit members only.

Full list: https://420.camp/fr/weed/switzerland

## Cities in Switzerland

- [Bern](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/bern.md) — 10 venues
- [Genève](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/geneve.md) — 9 venues
- [Zurich](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/zurich.md) — 9 venues
- [Basel](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/basel.md) — 7 venues
- [Lausanne](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/lausanne.md) — 5 venues
- [Winterthur](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/winterthur.md) — 3 venues
- [Lugano](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/lugano.md) — 2 venues
- [Martigny](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/martigny.md) — 2 venues
- [Morges](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/morges.md) — 2 venues
- [Allschwil](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/allschwil.md) — 1 venues
- [Horn](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/horn.md) — 1 venues
- [Meilen](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/meilen.md) — 1 venues
- [Montbrelloz](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/montbrelloz.md) — 1 venues
- [Muttenz](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/muttenz.md) — 1 venues
- [Ponte Tresa](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/ponte-tresa.md) — 1 venues
- [Reinach](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/reinach.md) — 1 venues
- [Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/saint-legier-la-chiesaz.md) — 1 venues
- [Sentier](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/sentier.md) — 1 venues
- [Sion](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/sion.md) — 1 venues
- [Yverdon-les-Bains](https://420.camp/weed/switzerland/yverdon-les-bains.md) — 1 venues

## Sources
- [Switzerland — medical access — official guidance](https://www.bag.admin.ch/de/medizinische-anwendung-von-cannabis)
- [FOPH: authorised cannabis pilot trials](https://www.bag.admin.ch/en/pilot-trials-with-cannabis)
- [Swiss FOPH: Cannabis pilot trials](https://www.bag.admin.ch/de/pilotversuche-mit-cannabis)

Consumption places and rules: https://420.camp/consume/switzerland