- 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 Paradox Den Haag
Paradox Den Haag occupies a unique position in the Dutch coffeeshop landscape: it is one of the only established coffeeshops in the Netherlands located in a seaside resort neighbourhood. Scheveningen, The Hague's beach district just minutes from the city centre, is famous for its long pier, its grand Victorian beach hotel, its fishing harbour, and the mix of Dutch families and international tourists that fills its promenade from spring through autumn.
Opened in 2012, Paradox Den Haag has benefited from Scheveningen's tourist infrastructure while maintaining an atmosphere that serves local residents throughout the year rather than just during the beach season. The coastal setting gives the shop a naturally relaxed, holiday-adjacent energy that is unusual for a Dutch coffeeshop and adds something genuinely distinctive to the experience.
With 14 to 19 varieties on the menu, Paradox has a solid selection that covers the needs of both regular local customers and seasonal visitors. The menu tends toward varieties with uplifting, sociable effects, which suits a coastal location where customers often plan activities before or after their visit: beach walks, cycling along the dune coast, or exploring Scheveningen's harbour.
The shop's pricing at ten to sixteen euros per gram is fair for the tourist-adjacent Scheveningen location. Staff are experienced in serving first-time coffeeshop visitors, which Scheveningen attracts in significant numbers from the international population of The Hague, and the approach is consistently patient and informative.
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.