Relaxations are in sight
After the first relaxed Corona is already within reach in Austria, the question naturally arises as to what the situation is like in our neighboring countries. Anyone planning a trip should nevertheless pay attention to a few things.
One Overview about all corona regulations can be found here.
While in Austria relaxations of the Corona measures are imminent, the Germany an emergency brake that will be applied when the seven-day incidence value of 100 is reached. Uniform lockdown regulations will then be introduced in every federal state. As only one federal state is currently below this value, the emergency brake has been in place since April 24. If you still want to travel to Germany, you will need the digital entry declaration also a negative PCR test and must Ten days in home quarantine. Free testing is possible from the fifth day.
For a long time, the country was considered a problem child, because Czech Republic had to contend with a high number of infections. The numbers are currently falling below the 3,000 mark again and the government is aiming for cautious easing. There is no longer a state of emergency or night-time curfews. Some kindergartens and schools are already open again and Stores and service companies are to follow in the first week of May. Restaurants and hotels are still closed. Although entry from Austria is possible, it is still necessary to fill out a electronic form, a negative PCR test and a Quarantine dutywhich can be terminated after five days by another negative test.
In the Slovakia have the most Stores and service companies open again. However, a mask and a negative test are required to enter. Hotels, museums and zoos are also open to everyone again. Since the end of April, the Outdoor areas of the restaurant accessible again. Travelers entering the country from Austria must register and then in Home quarantine. A further PCR test may only be carried out on the eighth day.
There are also relaxations in Hungary. The Outdoor areas of the restaurants are open again until 21:30. Anyone with a coronavirus vaccination certificate will soon be able to use hotels, theaters, sports facilities, zoos and indoor catering areas, among other things. Retail and service providers are also back in operation - subject to conditions. However, it is not possible for people from abroad to enter Hungary. There are exceptions for people who have a permanent residence permit for Hungary or a residence permit valid for more than 90 days.
Also, Slovenia announces relaxations. The outdoor areas in restaurants and bars are open again. In three regions (coastal region, Goriska and Pomurska), indoor catering facilities may also be used. However, only for people who have been tested, vaccinated or have already contracted coronavirus and have recovered. Hotels and campsites are also open again under certain conditions. Travelers from Austria need a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. Anyone who has already received a full coronavirus vaccination can enter the country without a test.
Hotspot Italy there are different zones in which different measures apply. In yellow zones, bars and restaurants are open for lunch and dinner in the outdoor area. Swimming pools are also due to open there in mid-May, and sporting events could even follow in June. However, travelers coming from Austria must also undergo a five-day quarantine in addition to a negative PCR test. This is followed by a further PCR test.
There are also relaxations in the Switzerland. The Outdoor areas of restaurants as well as cinemas and gyms are open again. This applies at least until May 26, as the so-called "protection phase" lasts until then. After that, a decision will be made on further steps. However, entry from Austria is not quite so easy. This is because Switzerland currently classifies six Austrian federal states as "risk areas". Anyone coming from Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Burgenland or Carinthia must go into a ten-day quarantinewhich can be terminated after seven days following a negative test.
For Liechtenstein the same rules apply to entry and relaxation as in Switzerland.
