"THIS IS AN ELECTRIFYING TIP" Top 5 Page for this destination Karlsruhe Local Custom Tip by DAO

Yes, this tip is high voltage. For those of you bringing expensive computers, camcorders and battery charges from North America – be careful. The voltage is double what you and your electrical toys are used to. Get a cheap adapter or do it wrong and it could all explode in celebration at the extra electricity being delivered. I have a link below that tells you what to watch out for. Electricity in Germany is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. The technical stuff: Electricity in Germany 230 Volts at 50 Hertz. Electrical outlets in Germany generally accept only the 2-round pin plugs.

Please note the obligatory 5 pictures of essentially the same thing.

Website: http://www.german-way.com/electric.html