Skiing in Switzerland and Austria: These corona rules currently apply

Skiing in Switzerland and Austria
These corona rules currently apply

Many winter sports enthusiasts don’t like to think back to the 2020/21 ski season. Some ski areas were closed for weeks due to the corona. Others opened, but imposed quarantine for tourists. This winter looks a little different despite the high number of infections across Europe. Skiing in the most popular regions of Austria and Switzerland is possible. Nevertheless, travelers from Germany must observe a few rules.

Austria

Austria is in a nationwide lockdown, which is expected to be the case to be repealed on December 11th. Since skiing is considered a sporting activity in the fresh air, excursions to the mountain are still allowed. Locals can easily let off steam on the slopes. However, hotels and other hostels in the popular holiday regions will remain closed. For Germans, only day trips to Austria are possible.

It should also be noted that the use of the cable cars is only reserved for those who have been vaccinated or have recovered. Instead, there is no corona test. Attention: Since December 6th, only vaccination certificates that are not older than 270 days have been accepted in Austria. Children under the age of twelve are exempt from the 2G regulation. In addition, you are required to wear an FFP2 mask in the ski lift.

Austria became Declared a high-risk area by the Federal Ministry of Health. Returning travelers from such regions are usually obliged to complete a digital travel registration and to go into quarantine after returning home to Germany. However, anyone who stays in the neighboring country for less than 24 hours is exempt from these orders. On the return journey, only a 3G certificate is required.

Switzerland

Neither a 2G nor a 3G rule applies to skiing in Switzerland. All cable cars are open without restriction. According to the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) However, since Monday (December 6th) a mask requirement has been in effect in lifts, waiting areas, sales outlets and closed station buildings. People over the age of 16 must present 3G proof when entering the indoor dining area.

Switzerland is also a high-risk area. As in the case of Austria, day-trippers do not have to go into quarantine, but they have to present a 3G certificate.

However, entering Switzerland is more complicated. Of the Federal Council has the entry rules tightened again last week. If you want to travel to Switzerland, you must be able to show a negative PCR test. An entry registration is also required. Both also apply to those who have recovered and who have been vaccinated. This does not apply to travelers from the border regions of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. You can enter Switzerland without a test, and registration is also omitted.

Caution! Rules can change quickly

Nevertheless, it is recommended that you always find out about any tightening or relaxation of the measures before starting your journey. The governments of the respective countries discuss the adjustment of the rules at regular intervals and new decisions are often implemented quickly. In Switzerland, different rules may apply in the various cantons.

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