{"id":19189,"date":"2026-02-01T01:06:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T00:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/?p=19189"},"modified":"2026-10-29T13:23:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T12:23:49","slug":"10-magic-truffles-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 veelgestelde vragen over magic truffels in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magic_truffles_in_Amsterdam_are_they_legal_and_how_do_you_use_them\"><\/span>Magic truffles in Amsterdam: are they legal, and how do you use them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On our walks through the Red Light District, one question comes up more than almost any other: &#8220;Can I do magic mushrooms in Amsterdam?&#8221; The honest answer catches most people off guard &#8211; and getting it wrong can cost you a fine, or a rough afternoon. Here&#8217;s what we tell them.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhoudsopgave<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle tabel met inhoud\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Schakelen<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Magic_truffles_in_Amsterdam_are_they_legal_and_how_do_you_use_them\" >Magic truffles in Amsterdam: are they legal, and how do you use them?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#What_are_magic_truffles\" >What are magic truffles?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Magic_truffles_vs_magic_mushrooms_whats_the_difference\" >Magic truffles vs magic mushrooms: what&#8217;s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Why_are_magic_truffles_legal_but_mushrooms_arent\" >Why are magic truffles legal but mushrooms aren&#8217;t?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Where_to_buy_magic_truffles_in_Amsterdam\" >Where to buy magic truffles in Amsterdam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#What_do_magic_truffles_cost\" >What do magic truffles cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Effects_how_long_a_truffle_trip_lasts\" >Effects &amp; how long a truffle trip lasts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#How_to_take_magic_truffles_safely\" >How to take magic truffles safely<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Veelgestelde vragen<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Are_magic_truffles_legal_in_Amsterdam\" >Are magic truffles legal in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Are_magic_mushrooms_legal_in_Amsterdam\" >Are magic mushrooms legal in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Where_can_you_buy_magic_truffles_in_Amsterdam\" >Where can you buy magic truffles in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#How_much_do_magic_truffles_cost_in_Amsterdam\" >How much do magic truffles cost in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#How_long_do_magic_truffles_take_to_kick_in\" >How long do magic truffles take to kick in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#How_long_does_a_magic_truffle_trip_last\" >How long does a magic truffle trip last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Whats_the_difference_between_magic_truffles_and_magic_mushrooms\" >What&#8217;s the difference between magic truffles and magic mushrooms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Can_magic_truffles_go_bad\" >Can magic truffles go bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Can_you_take_magic_truffles_home_from_Amsterdam\" >Can you take magic truffles home from Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Can_magic_truffles_help_with_depression\" >Can magic truffles help with depression?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-magic-truffles-faq\/#Sources\" >Bronnen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"cc-note\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> <strong>Magic truffles are legal<\/strong> in the Netherlands and sold in <strong>smartshops<\/strong> to adults <strong>18+<\/strong>. Magic <em>mushrooms<\/em> were banned in 2008, but the truffle (the underground &#8220;sclerotia&#8221;) was never added to the banned list &#8211; so truffles are the legal way to try psilocybin in Amsterdam. They&#8217;re still not risk-free, and you can&#8217;t take them out of the country.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/psychedelic-art.jpg\" alt=\"Psychedelic art representing a magic truffles trip in Amsterdam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/psychedelic-art.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/psychedelic-art-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/psychedelic-art-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/psychedelic-art-16x9.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/psychedelic-art-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"cc-info-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Magic truffles in Amsterdam<\/th>\n<th>The facts (2026)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Legal status<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">Truffles <strong>legal<\/strong>; magic mushrooms <strong>banned<\/strong> since 2008<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Where to buy<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">Licensed <strong>smartshops<\/strong> &#8211; not coffeeshops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Minimumleeftijd<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">18+ with valid ID<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Prijs<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">About \u20ac12&#8211;\u20ac18 for a fresh pack (~15 g)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Beginner dose<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">Start low &#8211; roughly half a pack; ask the smartshop staff<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Trip length<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">About 4&#8211;6 hours; onset 30&#8211;60 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Topic\">Taking it home<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Fact\">Illegal to carry across any border or airport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_magic_truffles\"><\/span>What are magic truffles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magic-Truffles-in-Netherlands-Amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh magic truffles sold in an Amsterdam smartshop\" width=\"800\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magic-Truffles-in-Netherlands-Amsterdam.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magic-Truffles-in-Netherlands-Amsterdam-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magic-Truffles-in-Netherlands-Amsterdam-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Magic-Truffles-in-Netherlands-Amsterdam-600x313.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nSo what are you actually buying? Magic truffles &#8211; properly called <strong>sclerotia<\/strong>, and sometimes &#8220;philosopher&#8217;s stones&#8221; &#8211; are the hard, <strong>underground<\/strong> part of certain psilocybin fungi. Not the mushroom cap you&#8217;re picturing; the lumpy bit that grows beneath it.<\/p>\n<p>Eat the right amount and the psilocybin shifts how you see and feel: colours lift, patterns seem to drift, and most people get waves of giddy, reflective calm. It can also tip into something uncomfortable &#8211; which is exactly why the dose and your mindset matter so much.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magic_truffles_vs_magic_mushrooms_whats_the_difference\"><\/span>Magic truffles vs magic mushrooms: what&#8217;s the difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is where almost everyone gets confused. People come to Amsterdam looking for &#8220;magic mushrooms&#8221; &#8211; but you can&#8217;t legally buy those any more. Truffles are the legal stand-in, and they come from the same family.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"cc-info-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><\/th>\n<th>Magic mushrooms<\/th>\n<th>Magic truffles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\">Legal in NL?<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Mushrooms\"><strong>Banned<\/strong> (since 2008)<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Truffles\"><strong>Legal<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\">Wat het is<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Mushrooms\">The fruiting body, above ground<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Truffles\">The sclerotia, below ground<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\">Active compound<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Mushrooms\">Psilocybin<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Truffles\">Psilocybin (the same)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\">Where to buy<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Mushrooms\">Not sold legally<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Truffles\">Smartshops<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"\">Strength<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Mushrooms\">Often stronger<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Truffles\">Usually milder, easier to dose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Same active compound, so the experience is broadly similar. Truffles are simply the part of the fungus that stayed on the right side of the law.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_magic_truffles_legal_but_mushrooms_arent\"><\/span>Why are magic truffles legal but mushrooms aren&#8217;t?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the short history. Until 2008, smartshops sold psilocybin mushrooms openly. After a run of incidents involving tourists &#8211; including a 2007 case in which a French teenager died &#8211; the Netherlands banned the <strong>mushrooms<\/strong>, effective <strong>1 December 2008<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But the ban named the mushroom, not the <strong>sclerotia<\/strong> underneath it. Truffles were never on the list, so they stayed legal &#8211; and, as of 2026, they still are, sold openly in smartshops. It&#8217;s a genuine legal line, not a loophole the shops are quietly exploiting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_buy_magic_truffles_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Where to buy magic truffles in Amsterdam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Amsterdam-Kokopelli-Smart-Shop-Magic-Truffles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19115 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Amsterdam-Kokopelli-Smart-Shop-Magic-Truffles.jpg\" alt=\"Magic truffles on display at Smartshop Kokopelli in Amsterdam\" width=\"800\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Amsterdam-Kokopelli-Smart-Shop-Magic-Truffles.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Amsterdam-Kokopelli-Smart-Shop-Magic-Truffles-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Amsterdam-Kokopelli-Smart-Shop-Magic-Truffles-768x706.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Amsterdam-Kokopelli-Smart-Shop-Magic-Truffles-600x551.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Smartshop Kokopelli on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/warmoesstraat\/\">Warmoesstraat<\/a> in the Red Light District &#8211; our own photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You buy truffles in a <strong>smartshop<\/strong>, never a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-best-coffeeshops-in-amsterdam\/\">coffeeshop<\/a> (coffeeshops are for cannabis). We&#8217;ve pointed plenty of nervous first-timers toward the smartshops around the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/de-wallen-amsterdam\/\">de Wallen<\/a>, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/entertainment\/smart-shop-kokopelli\/\">Kokopelli<\/a> on the Warmoesstraat.<\/p>\n<p>The staff there do this every single day &#8211; tell them it&#8217;s your first time and they&#8217;ll steer you to a gentle strain and a sensible dose. Bring ID: you need to be <strong>18 or older<\/strong>, and you pay per pack.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_magic_truffles_cost\"><\/span>What do magic truffles cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fresh pack (around 15 grams) runs about <strong>\u20ac12&#8211;\u20ac18<\/strong>, depending on the strain and strength. For a first trip that one pack is plenty &#8211; honestly, most people do fine on half. Prices barely move between Amsterdam smartshops, so you don&#8217;t need to shop around.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effects_how_long_a_truffle_trip_lasts\"><\/span>Effects &amp; how long a truffle trip lasts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Amsterdam-App-Kokopelli-Veronique.jpg\" alt=\"Veronique, owner of Smartshop Kokopelli in Amsterdam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Amsterdam-App-Kokopelli-Veronique.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Amsterdam-App-Kokopelli-Veronique-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Amsterdam-App-Kokopelli-Veronique-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Amsterdam-App-Kokopelli-Veronique-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Amsterdam-App-Kokopelli-Veronique-600x577.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Veronique, the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/entertainment\/smart-shop-kokopelli\/\">Smartshop Kokopelli<\/a> &#8211; our own photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Effects usually creep in <strong>30 to 60 minutes<\/strong> after you eat them and last roughly <strong>4 to 6 hours<\/strong>, rolling in waves before they fade. Expect sharper senses, big emotions and the odd fit of laughter.<\/p>\n<p>The one to watch for is a <strong>bad trip<\/strong> &#8211; anxiety, nausea or thoughts stuck on a loop, usually in that first hour or two. If it hits, remind yourself it&#8217;s just the truffles and it will pass; some fruit juice (the vitamin C helps), a snack or a short walk usually takes the edge off. And no &#8211; you won&#8217;t be sleeping until it wears off.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_take_magic_truffles_safely\"><\/span>How to take magic truffles safely<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A little planning saves a lot of grief. What we tell people before they head off:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Empty stomach:<\/strong> eat them a couple of hours after food, and chew well &#8211; it helps with nausea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start low:<\/strong> take a smaller dose first. You can always wish you&#8217;d taken more; you can&#8217;t take less once it&#8217;s down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set &amp; setting:<\/strong> a calm, familiar place with people you trust &#8211; and not alone if it&#8217;s your first time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t mix:<\/strong> no alcohol, cannabis, medication or other drugs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give it time:<\/strong> wait a full hour before even thinking about more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please don&#8217;t take magic truffles if you<\/strong> are under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of depression or psychosis, are about to drive or cycle, or take medication that affects your nervous system. If you&#8217;re unsure, don&#8217;t &#8211; and just ask the smartshop staff.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Veelgestelde vragen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_magic_truffles_legal_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Are magic truffles legal in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Magic truffles (sclerotia) are <strong>legal<\/strong> in the Netherlands and sold in smartshops to adults 18+. Magic mushrooms, by contrast, have been banned since 2008.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_magic_mushrooms_legal_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Are magic mushrooms legal in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Psilocybin <strong>mushrooms<\/strong> were added to the Opium Act and banned from 1 December 2008. If you want a legal psilocybin experience in Amsterdam, truffles are the way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_buy_magic_truffles_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Where can you buy magic truffles in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a <strong>smartshop<\/strong>, not a coffeeshop. Several sit in and around the Red Light District, such as Kokopelli on the Warmoesstraat. You&#8217;ll need valid ID (18+).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_magic_truffles_cost_in_Amsterdam\"><\/span>How much do magic truffles cost in Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Around <strong>\u20ac12&#8211;\u20ac18<\/strong> for a fresh pack of roughly 15 grams, depending on strain and strength.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_magic_truffles_take_to_kick_in\"><\/span>How long do magic truffles take to kick in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually <strong>30 to 60 minutes<\/strong> on an empty stomach. Don&#8217;t redose in that window &#8211; it&#8217;s the easiest way to take far too much.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_magic_truffle_trip_last\"><\/span>How long does a magic truffle trip last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over <strong>4 to 6 hours<\/strong>, coming in waves that slowly ease off.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_magic_truffles_and_magic_mushrooms\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between magic truffles and magic mushrooms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They come from related fungi and contain the <strong>same compound (psilocybin)<\/strong>. Mushrooms are the above-ground cap (banned); truffles are the underground sclerotia (legal). Truffles are usually a touch milder.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_magic_truffles_go_bad\"><\/span>Can magic truffles go bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes &#8211; they&#8217;re a fresh, natural product. A sealed pack from a smartshop keeps for about a month in the fridge; after that the potency drops off.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_take_magic_truffles_home_from_Amsterdam\"><\/span>Can you take magic truffles home from Amsterdam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. It&#8217;s <strong>illegal to carry them across borders or through an airport<\/strong>, even within the EU. Buy and use them in the Netherlands only.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_magic_truffles_help_with_depression\"><\/span>Can magic truffles help with depression?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Psilocybin is being studied as a treatment for severe depression, with promising early results. But that&#8217;s <strong>supervised medical research<\/strong> &#8211; it isn&#8217;t the same as a recreational trip, and truffles aren&#8217;t a treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Bronnen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Legal status is based on the Dutch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.government.nl\/topics\/drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Opium Act \/ government drugs policy<\/a> (mushroom ban, 1 December 2008) and use figures from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trimbos.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Trimbos Instituut<\/a>. Rules can change &#8211; it&#8217;s worth checking a current Dutch source before you buy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEKIJK OOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"cc-readmore\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/drugs\/is-weed-legal-in-amsterdam\/\">Is wiet legaal in Amsterdam?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-tips-for-using-drugs-in-amsterdam\/\">10 tips voor het gebruik van drugs in Amsterdam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/entertainment\/smart-shop-kokopelli\/\">Smartshop Kokopelli<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amsterdamredlightdistricttour.com\/nl\/news\/10-best-coffeeshops-in-amsterdam\/\">The 10 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Magic truffles in Amsterdam: are they legal, and how do you use them? 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