Cannabis strains in Switzerland — the complete 2026 guide

Q: Which strains are legal in Switzerland?

CBD strains < 1 % THC are freely sold. THC strains only via prescription or pilot project.

Q: Indica vs Sativa?

Indica = body/evening, Sativa = head/day. Terpene profile matters more than the label.

Three legal channels in Switzerland: CBD flowers (< 1 % THC, freely sold), medical cannabis (Bedrocan, Bediol by prescription) and pilot projects (Züri Can, SCRIPT, Weed Care).

TL;DR: Indica (body, evening), Sativa (head, day), Hybrid (mix). CBD strains freely sold, THC strains medical or pilot only.

Indica, Sativa, Hybrid

Indica: relaxing body effect (Northern Lights, GDP). Sativa: heady, energetic (Jack Herer, Sour Diesel). Hybrid: mix (Blue Dream, Gelato).

What actually matters: cannabinoids and terpenes

The terpene profile (myrcene, limonene, pinene) explains the effect better than the Indica/Sativa label.

Strains legally available in Switzerland

CBD: Swiss Dream, Charlotte's Web, Harlequin, AC/DC. Medical: Bedrocan (22 % THC), Bediol (6.3/8), Bedrolite. Pilot: Swiss Indoor 15–22 % THC.

FAQ

Which strains are legal in Switzerland?

CBD strains < 1 % THC are freely sold. THC strains only via prescription or pilot project.

Indica vs Sativa?

Indica = body/evening, Sativa = head/day. Terpene profile matters more than the label.