I'm planning on going to Amsterdam later on in the year; I'm 17 years old. Do you have to be of a specific age to go into a hash bar?... like 18 and over or 21 and over?
Since I'm 17, what can I do in Amsterdam that can be "fun?" Lol. I really want to go into a coffee shop, but I don't know the age limits.
What about "candy stores?" Lmao (whore houses...).
What can a damn 17 year-old (non-Dutch speaking...) tourist DO in Amsterdam? :-)
Thank you! :-D
2006-08-02 20:44:32 · 8 answers · asked by masterdeath01 4 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Netherlands
I'm not talking about age of consent laws... lmao.
I want to know how a hash-smokin' hippie 17 year-old can have some fun in Amsterdam. Lmaoo.
2006-08-02 20:58:29 · update #1
If I were to walk into a "coffee shop" and order some Northern Lights, will they ask to ID me? What's the age to buy some hash?
2006-08-02 20:59:35 · update #2
IF you look your age then forget about going into a coffeeshop. If you can pass for older you MAY be able to sneak in and buy some w/out getting carded. ALL coffeeshops though can only sell to 18 and over...but with all laws they are broken.
Legal drinking age is 16 so you're straight there.
and a "damn 17 year-old (non-Dutch speaking...) tourist" can do TONS in Amsterdam...you just have to be open minded.
Rent a bike and discover the city. Check out all the random galleries and shops. I higly recommend the Anne frank House, Rijks museum and Van gogh.
2006-08-02 22:34:16 · answer #1 · answered by silv2078 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was just there and they have signs at the coffee shops that say you have to be 18 and they DO ID.
I really don't think a 17 year old should be wandering the streets of Amsterdam with out parents. And I want to smack your 17 year old face for talking about "whore houses". I have seen little shits like you get drunk and stones and then get the **** beaten out of them for monthing people off. THEN they go to jail. Amsterdam may be free in some ways but I don't think they will put up with too much crap from dumb kids.
Go to Amsterdam, see the wax museum, you could even go to the Heiniken brewery. The reichsmusuem is great.
2006-08-03 04:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a pretty Dutchman I can confirm the legal age of entering a coffee shop (here being translated to a shop where you might blow drug cigarettes) is 18 years and older. Legally spoken the shop owner has to check your ID in case of doubt and/or security.
However I can't recommend you to enter such a shop. Why should you be prepared to challenge your health? What do you expect from experiencing those drug? It isn't the LOL you are anticipating from!
Be welcome in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Haque and many other cities, but I like to see you there in a healthy condition. Have fun.
2006-08-03 13:48:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmio47 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if you want to drink coffee in Amsterdam, you could be just about any age, but I'm guessing you want something a little different in those coffee shops. So, you have to wait a few more years for that.
2006-08-03 03:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by adriana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must be 18 year old to go to the coffee shops but you can do many other things there. It really doesn't matter that you don't speak Dutch they all speak English.
2006-08-03 05:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They may or may not check your ID in the coffeeshops, but you can still order a beer if you're over 16.
2006-08-03 04:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kobie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
dude it's holland. nobody is gonna check yr id. ya think a hooker gonna check id? you must be young. age o' consent is 16 in europe.
2006-08-03 03:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm pretty sure it's 18. my sister is in Holland right now. yeah, that's right it's 18
2006-08-03 03:48:34 · answer #8 · answered by ciaguy07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋