Cannabis social clubs in Hamburg

Legal framework under the KCanG

Under Germany’s Cannabis Act (KCanG), adults may cultivate collectively in cultivation associations. The associations are non-commercial: cannabis is transferred to members for personal use, not sold to third parties or shipped. Youth protection, quantity limits (25 g/day, 50 g/month from age 21) and a cap of 500 members are set by law. HerbalHub e.V. is a licensed cultivation association with a clubhouse at Gänsemarkt.

Membership process

1. Check requirements: at least 21 years old, six months’ residence in Germany, membership of only one cultivation association.
2. Submit details via the application form.
3. The association reviews the details and available places (maximum 500).
4. If confirmed: €50 admission fee, €20 monthly base fee; quantity-based contributions per the contribution rules.
5. Collection by appointment at Gänsemarkt only; no delivery or shipping.

Frequently asked questions

What is a cannabis social club under the KCanG?

A cannabis social club is a cultivation association: a non-commercial association that, under Germany’s Cannabis Act (KCanG), cultivates collectively and transfers cannabis to members for personal use. Sale to non-members is not permitted.

Who can join a cultivation association in Hamburg?

HerbalHub admits members from age 21. Further requirements are residence or habitual abode in Germany for at least six months and membership of only one cultivation association. Membership is legally capped at 500.

Where is the clubhouse?

HerbalHub has a shared clubhouse at Gänsemarkt in Hamburg. There are no public visiting hours; appointments are arranged with confirmed members. Neighbourhood pages describe travel, not extra branches.

How does admission work?

Applicants submit their details via the application form. The association checks the legal requirements. If places are available, admission is confirmed. There is a one-time admission fee of €50 and a monthly base fee of €20; quantity-based contributions follow the contribution rules.

How much cannabis may be transferred?

Under the KCanG, members aged 21 and over may receive at most 25 grams per day and 50 grams per month. Cultivation associations may neither ship nor deliver cannabis.