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Switzerland vs Germany
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Switzerland and Germany, you likely won't need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Switzerland | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/J | Type C/F |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 112 |
| Police | 117 | 110 |
| Ambulance | 144 | 112 |
| Tap water | Safe | Safe |
| Driving side | Right | Right |
| Currency | Swiss Franc (CHF) | Euro (EUR, €) |
| Dialing code | +41 | +49 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) | UTC+1 (CET) / UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Best season | June to September is best for hiking, lakes and scenic rail trips. December to March is strongest for skiing. Spring and autumn are quieter, though mountain weather and lift schedules vary by region. | 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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Switzerland travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Switzerland.
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Germany travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Germany.