Are magic mushrooms legal in the Netherlands?
Decriminalized. Still illegal, but personal possession is handled without a criminal conviction. Almost never covers cultivation, and almost never covers supply.
What the law says
Fresh mushrooms were banned in 2008, but sclerotia ("truffles") were left off the list and are sold legally. Growing mushrooms is illegal.
Instrument: Opiumwet, 2008 amendment · Checked: 2026-08-09
Possession
Still illegal, but personal possession is handled without a criminal conviction. Almost never covers cultivation, and almost never covers supply. (general reading of the status; this entry does not quote a possession rule)
Cultivation
Decriminalization almost never covers cultivation. It is written for personal possession, while growing is usually charged as production or supply, which carries far heavier penalties. In several places the difference between the two is the difference between a fine and a prison sentence. This entry does not separately track cultivation. Read the instrument named below and a local source before you act.
Spores
Fresh mushrooms were banned in 2008, but sclerotia ("truffles") were left off the list and are sold legally.
Questions
Are magic mushrooms legal in the Netherlands?
Decriminalized. Fresh mushrooms were banned in 2008, but sclerotia ("truffles") were left off the list and are sold legally. Growing mushrooms is illegal.
Can you grow magic mushrooms in the Netherlands?
Decriminalization almost never covers cultivation. It is written for personal possession, while growing is usually charged as production or supply, which carries far heavier penalties. In several places the difference between the two is the difference between a fine and a prison sentence. This entry does not separately track cultivation. Read the instrument named below and a local source before you act.
Are mushroom spores legal in the Netherlands?
Fresh mushrooms were banned in 2008, but sclerotia ("truffles") were left off the list and are sold legally.
Which law covers psilocybin in the Netherlands?
Opiumwet, 2008 amendment. Checked 2026-08-09. This is journalism, not legal advice.
This is journalism, not legal advice. Laws change, and enforcement varies inside a single country. Read the instrument named above and take local advice before you make a decision.