The Herbalist – Cannabis Social Club in Cologne
Enjoy together.
We are a registered cannabis cultivation association in Cologne and have been supplying our members from our own cultivation since August 2025. Today we are one of the largest cannabis social clubs in the city.
Who we are
What started as a small CBD shop in Ehrenfeld has grown into one of the largest cannabis social clubs in Cologne.
The club is run by the people who have operated The Herbalist CBD Shop in Cologne-Ehrenfeld since 2018. When the German Cannabis Act made communal cultivation possible in 2024, we founded the association, applied for a cultivation licence and set up our own growing facilities in the region.
- 2018The Herbalist CBD Shop opens in Cologne-Ehrenfeld.
- 2024The association is founded after the Cannabis Act comes into force.
- 2025Distribution to our members since August.
- TodayOne of the largest clubs in Cologne.
It matters to us that the club works the way the law intends: communal, transparent and not for profit.
What we stand for
Experience
We have been working with cannabis and CBD since 2018 and bring the knowledge and contacts from that time with us. For cultivation, we work with growers who have many years of experience.
Local and on demand
Everything is grown in the Cologne region. We plan according to what our members actually collect – so storage times stay short and nothing is produced for stock.
No additives
Our flowers are grown and processed without chemical or other additives and are not treated after harvest.
At cost price
As a registered association we are not for profit. Fees cover cultivation, premises and organisation – see the breakdown under Fees.
What is a CSC?
A cannabis social club is a registered association in which members grow cannabis together and share it among themselves – within a regulated, transparent framework. The goal is not profit, but supply according to need.
- Requirements
- 21+At least 21 years old, resident in Germany.
- Amount
- 50 gUp to 50 g of flower per month. You decide flexibly how much you actually collect.
- Term
- 3 monthsMinimum three months. After that, you can cancel with one month’s notice to the end of a quarter.
- Members
- 500Up to 500 – the legal maximum.
- Collection
- Mon · Wed · FriAt our distribution point at Hugo-Junkers-Str. 17, 50739 Cologne-Longerich – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 8 pm.
Strains
What is currently available and what is coming next. Tap a card or hover over it for details.
Distribution to members only. Potency values refer to the respective batch.
Fees & costs
A fixed basic fee covers running the club. You set your consumption contribution yourself, according to your needs.
€10
Basic fee per month, plus your freely chosen consumption contribution.
| Basic feeAdministration, premises, organisation – for as long as you are a member. | €10per month |
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| Consumption contributionYou choose your monthly amount freely. | €6–12per gram, depending on strain |
| Registration feeCovers admission and administration when you join. | €50one-off |
The actual amount you receive depends on the cost price of the chosen strain.
How the club works
Topping up, reserving, collecting: everything you need to know as a member at a glance.
Topping up credit
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Monthly invoice
Every month you receive an invoice via localeaf for the €10 membership fee. The first one also includes the one-off registration fee of €50.
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Transfer credit
You decide your own budget for collections. Transfer the fee and your chosen amount together, always using the payment reference from localeaf.
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Use & top up credit
As soon as your payment arrives, it is automatically available in localeaf as consumption credit. You don’t have to pay everything at the start of the month – once your credit is used up, simply top up again.
Example: €100 per month
- Membership fee
- €10
- Consumption credit
- €100
- Your transfer
- €110
≈ 11 g
is what you get for €100 on average – between 8 and 16 g depending on the strain (€6–12 per gram).
Reserve & collect
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Reserve
Choose strain and amount in localeaf, add to cart and confirm the reservation.
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We prepare it
Your order is usually ready for collection after about 30 minutes.
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Collect
At our distribution point in Cologne-Longerich – during the opening hours below.
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Hugo-Junkers-Str. 17
50739 Cologne-Longerich Get directions
Prefer to get advice first? Feel free to drop by without a reservation, but allow some extra time – reserved orders take priority. If possible, please reserve in advance: it really helps us with our planning.
Become a member
Joining works entirely online. Three steps and you’re in.
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Apply
Apply for membership on localeaf and choose your fee model.
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Manage online
Keep track of fees, news and reservations there. Your invoices also come via localeaf.
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Collect
Collect your reservation at our distribution point in Cologne-Longerich.
Ready to become a member?
Applications, fees, reservations and invoices are handled via our partner platform localeaf. Applying only takes a few steps.
You will leave our website.
Frequently asked questions
The key answers about membership and collection. Can’t find your question? Write to us.
Who can become a member?
Anyone who is at least 21 years old and resident in Germany. By law, we can accept up to 500 members.
How is my identity verified?
Before your first collection, we check your details against your ID card. This verification is mandatory – without it, we cannot hand anything out.
How soon after applying can I collect?
Usually on the same day, provided the distribution point is open that day – the next day at the latest.
What do I need to bring to a collection?
Your ID card. If you also know your membership number, we can find you faster.
Can someone else collect for me?
No. Only the member themselves may collect, and only members may enter the distribution point.
Can I pay in cash or by card on site?
No. Payment is made exclusively via your member account, which you top up by bank transfer. See how it works under How the club works.
Can I come by without a reservation?
Yes, for example if you’d like advice on site. Please allow some extra time – reserved orders take priority.
How do I cancel?
Easily via localeaf. Membership runs for at least three months; after that you can cancel with one month’s notice to the end of a quarter.
Prevention & youth protection
Responsibility is part of what we do. Our prevention officer is there for any questions about consumption, risks and support services.
Prevention officer
Susanne Rost
Have questions or want information material? Email Susanne any time – she’ll be happy to send it to you.
susanne@herbalist-csc.de- Membership and entry from age 21 only
- Distribution only to verified members in person
- No passing on to third parties
Independent advice & support
- Addiction prevention info line Federal Institute for Public Health (BIÖG), in German 0221 892031
- Addiction & drugs hotline 24/7, €0.20 per call, in German 01806 313031
- drugcom.de Anonymous online counselling and self-tests by the BIÖG drugcom.de
- infos-cannabis.de Information on cannabis by the BIÖG infos-cannabis.de
- Drogenhilfe Köln Counselling centres in and around Cologne drogenhilfe-koeln.de
In an emergency: 112
Questions?
Write to us about the club or membership – we’ll get back to you. Or email us directly at hallo@herbalist-csc.de.