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Netherlands vs Germany
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Netherlands and Germany, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Netherlands | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/F | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 112 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 112 | 112 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Euro (EUR, €) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +31 | +49 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | April and May are popular for tulips and spring weather. June to September has the warmest conditions for cycling and canal trips, while shoulder months are quieter and often better value. | May to September is best for city trips, outdoor dining and festivals. December is popular for Christmas markets, while spring and early autumn usually have better hotel value than peak summer. |
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Netherlands travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Netherlands.
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.