Carry up to 25 g
From 18, in public. Between 25 and 30 g it is a fine; above 30 g a criminal offence (up to 3 years).
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Duisburg Weed Telegram Group
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The Telegram group for adults in Duisburg: German cannabis law explained plainly, harm reduction and open talk between locals, students and everyone who works the port. No sales, ever.
Germany · 2026
Legal for adults, within limits
Since April 2024, adults may carry and grow some cannabis in Germany. The limits are strict, and the rules are the same in Duisburg as in the rest of North Rhine-Westphalia.
50 g and 3 plants at home
Only where you live, locked away from children. Giving your harvest away is a crime.
Pedestrian zones
No smoking in pedestrian zones from 7 am to 8 pm, such as the Königstraße.
Schools and playgrounds
Never in sight of schools, playgrounds, youth centres or sports grounds, up to 100 m from the entrance. Never near minors.
No shops, no imports
Buying is only legal through licensed non-profit clubs. Bringing cannabis back from the Netherlands is a crime.
Driving
Limit 3.5 ng/ml of THC: €500, a one-month ban and 2 points. Zero under 21 and on probation.
Quick tool
The furnace light
At night the old blast furnace in the Landschaftspark glows in colour. Pick a situation: green means allowed, amber a fine, red a crime. For an adult; a guide, not legal advice.
Look after yourself
Help and harm reduction
- Venlo is close, but never bring cannabis back across the border: it is a crime in Germany.
- Never drive or ride an e-scooter after using: they count as motor vehicles.
- Don't mix with alcohol, and keep plants and stash locked away from children.
- Never give or sell any to others, not even to friends.
Frequently asked questions
Is weed legal in Duisburg?
For adults, partly: up to 25 g in public, 50 g and 3 plants at home. Selling remains illegal, and there are places and times where smoking is banned.
Can I bring weed back from Venlo or Nijmegen?
No. Importing cannabis into Germany is a criminal offence, even a small amount for yourself.
Can I smoke in the Landschaftspark or on the Rhine?
Outside pedestrian zones and away from schools, playgrounds and sports grounds, an adult can generally smoke. Check the park rules, and never near children.
How do I get weed legally?
Grow up to 3 plants at home, or join a licensed cannabis club (members must live in Germany). There are no shops.
How do I join the Duisburg Weed Telegram Group?
Tap one of the three containers in the Community section. Adults only (18+), and no sales or offers are tolerated.
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Group rules: adults only (18+) · no sales, no offers, no swaps · respect German law. Any breach means immediate removal.