[Anonymous]

8 February 2018 at 20:48:57 #814301

Hello!

What kind of power plug adapter or voltage converter do we need for the power sockets (outlets) used in Switzerland? We are traveling from the USA. Are there any adapters in particular people recommend?

Thank you 🙂

[rockoyster]

Reply 1 of 10 • 8 February 2018 at 21:37:48 #875943

See this thread http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/power-adapter.

[User]

Reply 2 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 13:03:40 #875944

Hi. First, you need to make sure that whatever appliance you bring also works on 240V / 50Hz. Most electronic stuff, like computers, cell phone chargers, etc. do. If it’s something that doesn’t, usually stuff that heats, like a hair dryer, you’d need to look for a “step down converter,” not just a plug adapter (available on Amazon). If you go to Amazon, just type in “Swiss power adapter,” there are plenty listed. Most Swiss outlets are 3-prong. This is the one that we use: http://www.amazon.com/OREI-Switzerland-Adapter-Plug-Type/dp/B008JCVF32. It will accommodate US two and three prong plugs. If you’re bringing a laptop that has a power pack, it’s probably good for 120-240V / 50-60Hz, so all you’d need would be a power cable, with a Swiss plug, on the end. http://www.amazon.com/gp/prod uct/B00667WH20/ref=oh_ aui_detailpage_o08_s00. Hope that helps.

[cam223]

Reply 3 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 14:40:47 #875945

Amazon has the best deals on the adapter plugs. We bought a package of 4 recently. Travel stores may not have the right adapters and they certainly charge a lot more for 1 than we paid for 4 online.

If you are bringing Apple products, make certain that you have a power adapter not just the world traveler adapter kit. The kit does not have the piece that you need to plug your phone into. You may already have one but don’t leave home without it.

[Arno]

Reply 4 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 17:25:35 #875946

Welcome to MySwissAlps SkiBivio! You live in a wonderful area.

[User]

Reply 5 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 17:41:25 #875947

Great!

Thank you all for the information. I will take a look on Amazon. I will likely need a step down converter as well.

[User]

Reply 6 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 18:15:46 #875948

Thanks. We have lived in Zürich, Genève and Rotkreuz (Zug). Bivio is small, but we’re only 20 minutes from St. Moritz and an hour from Italy 🇮🇹.

[Peterli]

Reply 7 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 19:24:34 #875949

Hej Don,

That second link you provided, (http://www.amazon.com/gp/prod uct/B00667WH20/ref=oh_ aui_detailpage_o08_s00) looks like a power cable for a printer.

, on the end. http://www.amazon.com/gp/prod uct/B00667WH20/ref=oh_ aui_detailpage_o08_s00. Hope that helps.

[rockoyster]

Reply 8 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 20:05:07 #875950

Great photos on your http://www.edelweissphotos.co m/ Don.

[User]

Reply 9 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 22:40:34 #875951

Hi Peterli,

I think it probably all depends. It wouldn’t fit my Brother printer or my wife’s Chromebook. It would fit my display, but I bought that here, so it came with a cord. The one in the link is what I got for my Alienware laptop. You raise a good point, though. One should check what’s needed, before ordering. Best!

[User]

Reply 10 of 10 • 9 February 2018 at 22:41:16 #875952

Thanks very much!