Switzerland is located in Central Europe and borders Italy and France. Switzerland uses a couple of different type of adapter plugs.

Switzerland Adapter Plug Kit has the adapters you will need for traveling to all parts of the gorgeous country of Switzerland including Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Thun, Sion and Uster. Deluxe kit ships priority mail with tracking. Switzerland adapter plugs allow you to plug your United States appliances and electronics into Switzerland wall outlets.  

Europe Adaptor plug allows US, North America, China, Australia and Mexico appliance plugs to be used in Continental Europe such as Switzerland, Spain,  France, Germany and Denmark.

Adapter plugs allow electrical connections up to 240 volts. An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter) unless your appliance is dual voltage. A non-grounded adapter may NOT be used with appliances that have grounded plugs; for these you will need a grounded adapter.  If your hair dryer, curling iron, electric razor is not dual voltage you will most likely need a converter to use your electric.  For more information see Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Finder.

Many of our customers find it handy to have multiple adaptors while traveling - either to run several appliances simultaneously or simply as a backup.

Deluxe Adapter Plug Kit Includes: 

• Two adapters total
• Personal adapter travel bag
• Priority shipping upgrade with tracking
• Going In Style Switzerland Model GIS-SWI-B-GUS

Standard PLUS Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• One grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• One power surge strip
• Going In Style Switzerland Model GIS-SWI-B-GUS

Standard Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• One grounded adapter plugs
• CE Certified plugs
• Going In Style Switzerland Model GIS-SWI-B-GUS

Basic Adapter Plug Kit Includes:

• One non-grounded adapter plugs
• Polarized Plugs
• Going In Style Switzerland Model GIS-SWI-B-GUS

Going In Style Adapters Feature:

• CE Certified
• Polarized adapter to fit polarized plugs (one prong larger than the other) 
• Allows connection up to 240 volts
• Enables United States appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
• Enables Europe appliance plugs to fit into foreign country wall outlets
• An adapter plug does NOT change the current or voltage (this requires a converter).
• Going In Style Adapters will work with Going In Style Converters

Dual Voltage Power Strip with Surge Protection

NEW Standard PLUS Switzerland Adapter Plug Kit includes a powerstrip and a Switzerland grounded adapter plug for plugging in your power-strip into Switzerland electrical wall sockets. Switzerland travel powerstrip kit is a great alternative to packing along extra Switzerland adapters and allows you to charge multiple smart phones and battery packs at once. Please remember that the powerstrip does not convert electricity and you will still need to make sure your camera battery chargers, smartphones, hairdryers are dual voltage.

Travel power strip is dual voltage and has complete 3 line surge protection. Plug in your United States / North America appliance plugs into the three AC outlets. Foreign electricity can have unexpected power surges and voltage spikes that can damage expensive electronics and appliances. If you are traveling with a laptop you will want to make a safe connection and surge protection is recommended. 

When you get to destination country you can plug your travel power strip into the countries wall sockets with the grounded adapter plug included in the Standard Plus Kit. Travel Power Surge Strip allows you to plug in three United States devices and two USB ports simultaneously. That means you can power your laptop while charging your cell phone and camera battery pack. Additionally the power strip has two 5V DC USB outlets with auto cut off auto reset overload protection so you can charge your cell ipad via the USB port and safe the AC outlets for other electronics. 

Travel Dual Voltage Power Strip with Surge Protection has a North America US plug, however you can plug it into any wall outlet world wide with the correct earthed adapter. The Standard Plus kit not only includes the power strip but also the grounded adapter needed to plug your power strip into foreign countries wall sockets. Travel power strip with surge protection is dual voltage and will work world wide. However, this power strip DOES NOT convert voltage so your appliance will need to be dual voltage or a converter is required.

Compact design and space-saving cord management system make it easy to take with you on all your trips. Use the Power Surge Strip to keep electronic devices charged and ready to go at all times. Already have an adapter plug for your destination country? Shop for just the travel power strip.

**IMPORTANT: The Travel Power Strip DOES NOT convert voltage. Your AC devices MUST be rated 100-240, 110/220 or 120/240VAC to use them on foreign 220-240VAC electrical systems.

Read more about traveling with a Power Strip with Built In Surge Protection on Going In Style's Adapter and Converter Blog>> http://www.goinginstyle.net/news/2016/7/7/why-travel-with-a-power-strip

Travel Power Strip Features:

• Complete 3 Line Surge Protection
• Dual Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
• Three AC outlets Input/Output 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Max load 15A
• Two 5V DC USB Outlets with Auto cut-off/auto-reset overload protection
• Weight 0.56 lb.
• Dimensions 5"H x 3"W x 2"D
• Model PS4

Grounded Adapter Plugs

If you are traveling with a grounded United States dual/multi-voltage appliance or using a grounded Transformer you will need to use a grounded adaptor plug. A grounded United States plug has two flat blades and one round pin.

Non-Grounded Adapter Plugs

Going In Style offers non-grounded adapter plugs for use with your voltage converter, transformer, or dual/multi voltage appliance. A non-grounded United States plug has two flat blades.

Cycles: 50 Hz vs. 60 Hz.

Switzerland operates on 230 volt electricity and is generated at 50Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. United States 110-120 volt electricity is generated at 60Hz (Cycles) Alternating Current. This difference in cycles may cause the motor in your 60Hz United States appliance to operate slightly slower when used on 50Hz foreign electricity. Most modern electronic equipment including battery chargers, Lenovo, HP, Asus, Toshiba computers, iPods, etc., will not be affected by the difference in cycle.

Check to make sure your electrics, such as hair dryers and electric razors, are dual voltage before you leave on your trip.  

Computers and Apple Products

If you are traveling overseas with a Toshiba, HP, Lenovo, Asus, laptop or Apple device such as an iPad, chances are you won’t need a voltage converter. Most laptops are multi-voltage and will operate on voltages ranging from 100 to 240 volts. However, computers do need to make safe connections to foreign power systems and a surge protector is recommended and you will still need an adapter to use your plug.

About Switzerland

Geography

Switzerland is located Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy. Its area is twice the size of New Jersey. Its climate is temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers. The terrain is mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes.

Currency

Currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF). Credit cards and travelers cheques are widely accepted throughout Switzerland, however smaller establishments might only accept cash. Foreign currency and travelers cheques can be exchanged in banks and some train stations.

Staying Connected

Switzerland has a highly developed telecommunications infrastructure with excellent domestic and international services. It is ranked among leading countries for fixed-line teledensity and infrastructure; mobile-cellular subscribership roughly 125 per 100 persons; extensive cable and microwave radio relay networks. When travelling to Switzerland you will want to take an international or unlocked cell phone with a prepaid Switzerland SIM card. You can also contact your mobile service provider to set up an international calling plan. You will need an adapter to charge your phone. Most cell phone battery rechargers should be multi-voltage, therefore will not require a converter. If the charger says 100-240 volts, 50-60 cycles then your charger in multi-voltage.

Switzerland has 5.249 million internet hosts and over 6.152 million internet users. Internet is available at internet cafes and phone booths in large cities and at most hotels. When traveling with your laptop or iPad you will need an adapter to charge your device.

THINGS TO DO IN SWITZERLAND

• Skiiing in the Swiss Alps - Ski season is mid December to early April
• Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan - See the Swiss Alps by train.
• Freddie Mercury Statue - The Freddie Mercury statue is located in Montreux and is 3 meters (10 feet) tall.
• Castelgrande - Located in Bellinzona this beautiful, medieval castle is nestled in Old Town.

For more information on Switzerland visit the CIA World Factbook.