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    Ski and Winter Holidays in Times of Coronavirus

    We answer your most important questions about ski and winter holidays in Austria.

    Lockdown

    Restrictions in Place

    The following measures are in place in Austria's ski resorts:

    • Hotels are closed to leisure travellers/tourists.
    • Restaurants can only offer takeout/delivery services (except in the province of Vorarlberg).
    • Strict entry restrictions into Austria are in place.
    • Cable cars have reopened. However, due to entry restrictions and hotel closures, skiing is only possible for locals.
    • Events are cancelled. Certain exemptions apply to the province of Vorarlberg.
    Find all measures here
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    Nobody knows what will happen next in the pandemic. Should I book a winter holiday for next season?

    On 19 May, hotels and restaurants in Austria will reopen. Whilst it is difficult to say what will happen between now and next winter, we do know that many accommodations are currently offering very flexible cancellation conditions. We recommend you contact your preferred establishment to discuss the options. Many tour operators have also developed programmes to make sure you can book your holiday with confidence. In the meantime, we have summarised current regulations in Austria for you below.

    Rules and Regulations from 19 May

    • Vienna airport
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      Hiking Holidays in Times of Coronavirus

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      City Trips in Times of Coronavirus

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      Spa & Wellness Holidays in Times of Coronavirus

      Until 19 May, spas in Austria are closed. Find all regulations and rules for when they reopen here.

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      Entry Regulations for Austria

      Austria is currently in lockdown. Hotels are closed, making tourism and leisure travel virtually impossible. Current government plans include opening hotels and changing entry rules for EU travellers from 19 May.At the moment, all travellers need to obtain pre-travel clearance before travelling to Austria. Travellers from most countries worldwide will need to quarantine upon arrival and additionally show a negative COVID test.Please be sure to check your home country's travel warnings in addition to Austrian regulations.

      Find all information on Austria's entry requirements here
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      How Austria's COVID-19 "Entry Tests" Work

      To visit places such as restaurants and theatres in Austria from 19 May, you are required to show a negative COVID test (or proof of vaccination/past COVID infection).

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      Coronavirus Measures in Austria's Hotels and Restaurants

      Austria’s hotels and restaurants are doing everything they can to protect you. Learn more about current measures.

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