Travel essentials for the Netherlands

Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.

Power & adapters

Type C, F adapter required

You need a Type C or F adapter - the round two-pin European plug. The voltage is 230V, the same as Australia, so your chargers, hair dryer and shaver all work normally once the plug fits.

230V, 50Hz

Tap water

Safe to drink

Tap water is safe and among the best quality in Europe. Restaurants will serve it on request, though some charge for it.

Staying connected

Excellent everywhere, including on trains and in the metro.

A Europe-wide eSIM covers the Netherlands and the surrounding countries on one plan, which suits the way most Australians travel through here.

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Health risks

Tick-borne disease in dune and forest areas in summer

Emergency numbers in Netherlands

All emergencies	112 for everything
Police	0900 8844 (non-emergency)
Ambulance	112
Fire	112
Australian consulate	Australian Embassy The Hague - +31 70 310 8200

Tipping and everyday costs

Not expected. Service is included. Rounding up to the nearest euro or leaving 5% for very good service is plenty.

What screening will actually let you pack

Half of what goes in the bag is decided by someone else. What you can take on a plane sets out the Australian rules item by item - power banks, liquids, scissors, aerosols - and what has to be declared at the border on the way home.

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Further reading: Power adapters by country: what Australians actually need to pack

How these comparisons are made

Plug types, voltages and frequencies come from the international electrotechnical standards data for each country, stated per destination with what that means for Australian appliances specifically - what needs an adapter, what needs a converter, and what should stay home. Read the full editorial policy.

Netherlands travel essentials FAQs

What power adapter do I need for the Netherlands?

A Type C or F adapter, the round two-pin European plug. The Netherlands runs on 230V at 50Hz, the same as Australia.

We will send you the Netherlands guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.