- ID required. You must be 18+ and carry valid ID (passport recommended for non-EU visitors).
- Maximum 5 grams per person per visit under Dutch tolerance policy.
- Cash only in most Dutch coffeeshops. Bring euros.
- No alcohol. Dutch coffeeshops serve cannabis or alcohol, never both.
- No hard drugs. The gedoogbeleid strictly prohibits anything beyond cannabis on the premises.
- Do not transport cannabis across any Dutch or international border, including by air.
About Relax Coffeeshop Den Haag
Relax Coffeeshop Den Haag has been a consistent presence in The Hague's cannabis scene since 2010, building its reputation on the most reliable quality in the city rather than the broadest menu or the most striking interior. The name reflects a genuine operational philosophy: create a space where customers can genuinely relax, with no pressure, no artificial urgency, and no experience that leaves them feeling anything other than well-served.
The central location makes Relax accessible to the full range of The Hague's cannabis consumers: local residents who have made it their regular, civil servants and professionals from the nearby government buildings, international visitors who want a quality Dutch coffeeshop experience without the tourist-circus element of Amsterdam, and the diplomatic community that makes The Hague one of the most internationally connected cities in Europe.
With 12 to 18 varieties, the menu is well-sized for the shop's positioning. The selection covers the standard Dutch coffeeshop range, with particular attention to consistency: varieties that are available one week should be available the next, and at the same quality level. This reliability, more than any specific strain or novelty, is what keeps regular customers choosing Relax over other central The Hague options.
The interior is comfortable and appropriately named: good seating, warm lighting, and a pace of service that never feels rushed. Staff are experienced and professional without being formal. For first-time visitors to The Hague's coffeeshops, Relax provides an ideal introduction: accessible, comfortable, and genuinely good.
Dutch Coffeeshop Rules at a Glance
The Netherlands operates under the gedoogbeleid, a tolerance policy that permits licensed coffeeshops to sell cannabis to adults without prosecution, under strict conditions. The key rules that apply to customers:
- You must be 18 or older with valid ID
- Maximum purchase of 5 grams per visit per coffeeshop
- Personal possession of up to 5 grams is tolerated
- No consumption near schools or in prohibited public areas
- Taking cannabis across Dutch borders is illegal regardless of the destination
Flying Home Soon?
If you plan to travel by air after visiting coffeeshops in The Hague / Den Haag, cannabis remains detectable in your system for varying periods depending on the test type. See our full drug test guide for detailed timelines covering urine, blood, and hair testing.