The Italian borders have finally reopened on June 3rd. However, the transit through Austria is still limited for vacationers.
- Italy was one of the hardest hit by the Corona crisis in the EU.
- The borders were closed to vacationers in March.
- They have been open again since June 3rd. However, travelers from Germany have to consider something.
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After Italy's borders were closed for around three months due to strict corona restrictions, holidaymakers are now allowed to enter again. This means that the 14-day quarantine is no longer required. The freedom to travel applies to people from the other 26 EU countries as well as the Schengen countries or Great Britain. Italians are now allowed to travel back and forth between the 20 regions of Italy without restrictions.
Holidays in Italy in spite of Corona: you have to take this into account when transit through Austria
However, if you want to go to Italy by car or bus via Austria, there are a number of things to consider. Austria does not officially reopen its borders for tourism until June 15th . Therefore, travelers are only allowed to travel through the country without a stopover. In addition, holidaymakers at the border have to fill in a confirmation that they will leave the country "as quickly as possible": "Everyone who comes to the border to Austria must undertake to drive through Austria without a stopover, ie neither with a toilet break nor Refueling break ", Josef Schreier reports from the Tyrolean state government according to the BR. Proof of stay in Italy, for example a booking confirmation from a hotel, is not necessary.
The Austrians are serious about the regulations: Vacationers should think carefully about whether they can make the route through Austria without stopping. Whoever gets caught during a toilet break, for example, has to expect hefty fines: " These are fines of up to 1,450 euros - but can also deviate from them in individual cases," explains Schreier. The federal regulation is enforced by the state police with the support of the federal army.
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Holidays in Italy: what about traveling by plane or cruises?
Airports, ports and train stations are in operation. Health checks with temperature measurements are carried out at airports and ports, as well as when entering international traffic . The operation of passenger trains between Italy and Austria has not yet been resumed.
A little is happening with air traffic: Lufthansa, Alitalia and Eurowings offer connections . The operation of Italian passenger or cruise ships as well as the mooring of ships under a foreign flag is still prohibited at Italian ports.
Are the beaches in Italy open now?
Since May 18, public beaches in Italy can be reopened subject to conditions. Since then, some of Italy's beaches have gradually opened their doors to visitors. However, holidaymakers must adhere to strict rules: There is a complex guide throughout Italy , which stipulates that each parasol should have a space of ten square meters around it and that sunbeds without a parasol must be 1.5 meters apart. They are disinfected after every change of ownership. In addition, "Covid managers" in beach baths should pay attention to hygiene and distance. Changing rooms can now be shared with family members, but not with friends.
Worldwide travel warning continues until June 14th
If you want to travel to Italy now, you should also keep in mind that the Foreign Office's worldwide travel warning still applies until June 14. Although this is not a prohibition, it can still have legal consequences. For example, many travel insurance policies lose their validity if a travel warning applies to their place of residence.
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