I'll be visiting Amsterdam for the first time in a few months. I will be there for a very short time: just two days during the middle of the week.

I've always wanted to visit and have a few joints and visit a jazz club. Based upon my research, this will be no problem.

I've also always wanted to have some MDMA and hit a rave. This has proven to be a little less clear... I see everything referred to as hard/soft drugs and don't know what is what. Is "soft" mainly just cannabis and everything else is "hard?"

But I've seen info saying that there are drug testing stations that are legal. So drugs are "illegal," but not really? I would appreciate some clarification. I just want a bit of a boost when hitting a rave.

Speaking of the rave portion, do any of you have recommendations on places that will have a good DJ and turnout on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening?

Thank you in advance for any help. Hopefully all is well with you all and I look forward to visiting your lovely community soon!