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Smartshops in Vlaardingen: Addresses and Hours of Operation for 2026

Updated on October 29, 2026 · Reading time: 6 minutes

Short answer: Vlaardingen has two smart shops in the city center: De Haring at Westhavenplaats 9 and Worldherbals at Hoogstraat 64. De Haring is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For a wider selection, order online at Smartific.
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Vlaardingen is located on the Nieuwe Maas, near Rotterdam. For centuries, the city was the herring capital of the Netherlands. There are two smart shops around the Oude Haven and the Hoogstraat.

We inspected the stores in October 2026.

A List of Smart Shops in Vlaardingen

The Herring

Address: Westhavenplaats 9, 3131 BT Vlaardingen
Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., closed on Sundays (according to the store's contact page)

De Haring is both a smart shop and a head shop. You'll find magic mushroom grow kits, truffles, and cannabis seeds there. Vaporizers, bongs, grinders, and rolling papers are also on the shelves.

Worldherbals

Address: Hoogstraat 64, 3131 BN Vlaardingen
Hours of operation: Check the current opening hours right before your visit. They vary by source.

Worldherbals is located on the main shopping street in downtown. The store carries smart shop and head shop products.

What can you buy at a smart shop in Vlaardingen?

A smart shop sells natural products that affect the body or mind. In Vlaardingen, most stores carry the same basic selection. The difference lies in the variety within each category and in the advice given at the counter.

  • ✓Magic truffles: the sclerotia of psilocybin mushrooms. They are not subject to the Opium Act and are legally available for purchase in the Netherlands. Read more at Our selection of magic truffles.
  • ✓Magic mushroom grow kits: A grow kit itself is legal. Fresh and dried magic mushrooms have been listed on Schedule II of the Opium Act since 2008.
  • ✓Kratom and Kanna: plant-based products that you can buy in powder, capsule, or tea form.
  • ✓Herbs and tea: For example, blue lotus, damiana, and chamomile.
  • ✓Headshop items: rolling papers, grinders, pipes, and scales.
  • ✓Safety: drug testing and a Trip Stopper for when a trip gets too intense.
Mushroom growing kit with young mushrooms in a cardboard box
You can buy a grow kit in the Netherlands without any problems.

Should I order the Smartshop in Vlaardingen or online?

A store in town is convenient if you need something right away. You can see the products and ask the staff questions. Ordering online has other advantages. You have more choices, and you can take your time comparing them.

Smartshop in Vlaardingen Online at Smartific
Take it home right away Yes No, you're waiting for the delivery
Advice Personal Service at the Counter Product Information and Customer Service
Choice Limited to in-store stock Wide selection
Hours of Operation Regular Store Hours Always Order
Discreet You walk into the store, clearly visible Neutral packaging without a logo

Tips for Your Visit

  1. 1Please bring a valid form of identification. Smartshops are sold only to people 18 years of age or older.
  2. 2Be honest about how much experience you have. That way, you'll get advice that's right for you.
  3. 3Ask about the dosage and always start with a low dose. If necessary, use our Dosage Calculator.
  4. 4Do not combine magic truffles with alcohol or medications without consulting a doctor.
  5. 5Plan a relaxing day with someone you trust nearby. Also read about why a tripsitter is wise.

Good to know: The hours of small stores often change. Give them a call or check the store's website before making a special trip to Vlaardingen.

What will the law say in 2026?

Magic truffles, grow kits, kratom, and most herbs are legally available for purchase in the Netherlands. Magic mushrooms themselves are classified under Schedule II of the Opium Act. Since July 1, 2025, the Opium Act has also banned entire groups of designer drugs. Since January 28, 2026, HHC has been classified under Schedule I. Want to know more? Then read The difference between magic truffles and magic mushrooms.

Open aluminum grinder containing ground herbs
Headshop items, such as grinders, are often found alongside the smartshop selection.

Order online at Smartific

Do you live in Vlaardingen or the surrounding area? If so, you can also order from Smartific. We ship discreetly in plain packaging throughout the Netherlands. Check out our most popular categories below.

Popular on Smartific

Magic truffles · Mushroom grow kits · Kratom · Herbs · Drug tests · Trip Stopper · Head shop · CBD products

Smartshops in other cities

Are you traveling? Then be sure to check out our guides to other cities: Amsterdam, Arnhem, Breda, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Hague, Deventer, Eindhoven, Emmen, Enschede, Groningen, Haarlem, Leeuwarden, Leiden, Nijmegen, Rotterdam, Tilburg, Utrecht en Zwolle.

See also

Smartshop Vlaardingen FAQs

Yes. Magic truffles are not covered by the Opium Act and can be legally purchased throughout the Netherlands by people 18 years of age and older. Magic mushrooms themselves have been banned since 2008.
Yes. Smartific ships throughout the Netherlands in plain packaging without a logo.
You must be at least 18 years old. Please bring a valid form of identification with you to the store.
No. According to its own website, De Haring is closed on Sundays.
In October 2026, there will be two: De Haring and Worldherbals.

Important

This article is intended for informational purposes only. Smartific does not supply any products that violate Dutch law. If you have any doubts or need personal advice, always consult a doctor.

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