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Question about adapters

At the end of our summer in Europe, we'll spend five days in Lugano. I see that Switzerland uses a unique style of electric outlet. Will we need to purchase a new set of adapters, or might some EU adapters work?

Posted by
16269 posts

In most cases, your EU adapter should work.

If not, your hotel might have one you can borrow or they will be easy to find to purchase.

Posted by
1130 posts

Thanks, Frank! Any idea what kind of store is most likely to have them in stock?

Posted by
16269 posts

Supermarkets, small grocers, pharmacies, tourist shops and even your hotel.

Posted by
1130 posts

Sadly, I don't have the option of ordering online, as we're currently in Europe without fixed address. But good ideas nonetheless.

Posted by
8963 posts

We bought one at the Manor Department store in Luzern, and I believe there is one of those in Lugano.

Posted by
2488 posts

Coop and migros will sell those adaptors as well. So no worries there.

Posted by
6425 posts

When we stayed in Basel for just a couple nights, we were able to borrow an adaptor from the hotel front desk.