Since 3 November, a second lockdown is in effect in Austria. Current measures - in effect until 6 January - include:

• Hotels are closed to leisure travellers/tourists; only essential travel (e.g. for business that cannot be delayed) is permitted.
• Restaurants and bars can only offer takeout/delivery services. Dining in is not permitted.
• Events such as concerts, plays, exhibitions etc. are cancelled.
• Theatres, cinemas, gyms, pools, zoos, amusement parks, and most other culture and leisure facilities are closed. The only exceptions are museums and libraries.
• Christmas markets cannot take place.
• From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., you may only leave the house for essential errands.

From 24 December:

• Cable cars and ski areas can reopen. This means that skiing will be possible - however, please be aware that hotels and restaurants will still be closed and entry regulations (quarantine requirement - see below) are in effect. De facto, skiing will only be possible for locals.
• Zoos and botanical gardens can reopen.

Please note: The following information has been researched with the utmost care. However, we can provide no guarantee of accuracy.

8 December: From 19 December 2020, if you are travelling from a risk area, you will have to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in Austria.

2 December: From 7 December, certain rules will be relaxed, whilst others will stay in place. Hotels will remain closed to leisure travellers. Restaurants and bars will remain closed for dining in (delivery remains allowed). Shops and personal service providers like hairdressers may open, subject to strict social distancing. From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., you may only leave the house for essential reasons. Museums and libraries may open again, but other cultural institutions such as theatres cannot. Cable cars may open on 24 December.

14 November: Lockdown will be extended until at least 6 December. From 17 November, non-essential shops must close and you are only allowed to leave the house for essential errands.

12 November: Shops have to close at 7 p.m. at the latest. The nightly curfew has been extended until at least 22 November.

31 October: From Tuesday, 3 November, a second lockdown will take effect throughout Austria. Leisure travel will not be allowed, restaurants can only offer takeout, and events will be cancelled until 30 November.

International:

• European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
• World Health Organization Europe
• USA: Department of Health and Human Services
• Travel Advice on GOV.UK
• Australian Department of Health

Austria:

• Coronavirus Information of the Ministry of Health
• Official information on current entry requirements
• Medical certificate template download