Ski holidays in Germany, Austria, Italy - which corona rules apply now
Created: 02/03/2022 09:23
By: Franziska Kaindl
In the last few weeks there have been numerous relaxations for ski holidays.
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Germany, Austria and Italy have massively relaxed their corona rules in recent weeks.
Read here what currently applies to skiing holidays.
Despite the Omikron variant, many Alpine countries are currently relaxing their corona rules, so that in the 2022 winter season, carefree skiing will be possible again for the most part.
Read here what skiers currently have to consider when on holiday in Austria, Italy, Switzerland & Co.
Skiing in Germany: These Corona rules currently apply
Germany is a patchwork quilt when it comes to the rules for skiing - in some states the 2G rule applies, in others access is also permitted with a test.
In Bavaria, for example, the
2G rule applies in cable cars and ski lifts
.
The Free State withdrew the 2G-plus rule for cable cars after protests from the tourism industry.
Children under the age of 14 are exempt from the access restrictions.
An FFP2 mask requirement applies in cable cars, lifts, indoor areas and in queuing areas indoors and outdoors.
Children under the age of six are exempt from the mask requirement.
A medical mask is sufficient for children and young people between the ages of six and 16.
Since February 9, a capacity utilization of 75 percent has been permitted again for more than ten people in cable cars.
Previously it was only 25 percent.
In
Baden-Württemberg
, the rules in the ski areas depend on the infection rate.
As a result, the 2G rule currently applies.
This means that cable cars may only be entered by people with proof of vaccination or recovery.
In
Thuringia
, ski lifts have so far been open under the 3G rule, so that unvaccinated people with a negative test are also granted access, as reported by the ADAC.
Children under the age of six do not need proof.
Ski holidays in Austria 2021/22: What currently applies
Since February 19, access to the cable cars has been
permitted again with a
3G pass .
Children under the age of 12 are completely exempt from the 3G rule.
Young people between the ages of 12 and 15 who have not been vaccinated and who have not recovered
are allowed on the slopes
with the
Holiday Ninja Pass .
It involves several tests (both PCR and antigen tests) during the stay.
However, ski holidaymakers aged 15 and over must wear an
FFP2 mask
in the cabins .
For children between the ages of 7 and 14, mouth and nose protection is sufficient.
In general, the FFP2 mask requirement applies to the groups mentioned in all closed rooms that are open to the public.
There is a general ban on après-ski until March 4th.
Hotels are now allowed to open again under a 3G regulation.
It should also be noted that since December 6th, only vaccination certificates that are not older than 270 days will be accepted.
Also read
: Vacation despite omicron?
Stricter rules apply in these countries.
Skiing in Switzerland: currently relaxed corona rules
Switzerland lifted the certificate requirement on February 17.
So there are
no proofs of access to cable cars and the like
.
Therefore, skiing is open to everyone.
However, the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (BAG) points out that masks are compulsory in closed mountain and cable cars and chairlifts.
There are no access restrictions in hotels, restaurants or bars.
In addition, the Federal Government considers Switzerland to be a high-
risk
area .
Although day-trippers are exempt from reporting and quarantine requirements on their return, they do need 3G proof.
Also interesting
: These countries classify Germany as a corona risk area.
Holidays in Italy: What applies in South Tyrolean ski areas
In Italy, due to the infection process, a
2G rule applies to ski lifts and hotels
.
The obligation to provide evidence applies to all persons aged 12 and over - this can be presented in the form of the
Green Passport or digital Covid certificate from the EU
.
Important to know: While entry into Italy is possible with a vaccination certificate that is no more than nine months old, this is only valid for six months in the country itself.
So if you have proof of vaccination that is more than six months old, you also need a negative PCR test (maximum 72 hours old) or a negative rapid antigen test (maximum 48 hours old) to gain access to hotels, restaurants or ski areas.
The same applies to proof of recovery that is more than six months old.
Closed gondolas may be occupied a maximum of 80 percent, open chairlifts 100 percent, as reported by the ADAC.
Masks are compulsory for all winter sports enthusiasts from the age of six.
In addition, a safety distance to other guests must be maintained.
Corona rules for the 2021/22 ski season in France
In France, the
3G rule applies
in the ski areas for the time being.
In addition, people aged six and over must wear a mask in cable cars and in queues, according to the ADAC.
As far as entry is concerned, according to the Federal Foreign Office, unvaccinated people must present a negative PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old, or a negative rapid antigen test that is no more than 48 hours old.
Since mainland France is considered a high-risk area, those returning from travel must fill out the digital entry application for Germany and go into quarantine unless they are vaccinated or have recovered.
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