Rusland Coffeeshop, one of the oldest coffeeshops in Amsterdam is entering the Cannabis Cup for the first time this year. Rusland was established 1974. The street name, Rusland really has nothing to do with Russia but with the fact That this piece of land was owned by the family Rus during the 16th century. The area was known for left-wing politics so the owners named the coffeeshop Rusland. And gave it a Russian theme. The entire coffeeshop was remodeled this year creating an even more Russian atmosphere with red walls decorated with sketches of Russian churches. The reds, purples and golds give it a classic as well as new age feeling. There are three levels in this coffeeshop with nice sized seating areas.
Because it is an old established shop the clientele is very diversified as is the staff. The Rusland works with 9 different glass blowers and features a 5 meter long display Case full of glass pipes. Check out the light fixtures. These were done by Cannabis Cup® Winner "Drum" and each one is a piece of art. During the Cup there will be glass blowing demonstrations and there will also be a vaporizer available for your use.
Chose your smoke at the upstairs bar where you will fine 9 varieties of hash and 10 varieties of grass on the menu. Pure joints are also on the menu. The dealers are very experienced so please do not hesitate to ask questions about the smoke. You can also purchase seeds form 5 different companies here. Enjoy a fresh fruit vitamin shake, coffee or one of the 42 kinds of tea, as you relax in this cozy atmosphere.