From current entry regulations to protective measures, here are five important things you should know before travelling to Austria.
In Austria, a variety of protective measures are in place. Currently, FFP2 face masks are required in most public spaces, such as in shops, museums and the service sector (at the hairdresser's).
Find all information on current regulations here.
Strict entry rules are in place. Find detailed information on entry into Austria here.
Please make sure to always check relevant regulations in other countries in addition to Austrian rules, e.g. regulations on returning to your home country from Austria.
At the moment, hotels and restaurants are closed to tourists.
In July, nationwide testing was introduced within the tourism industry and may resume after lockdown. Those working at accommodation establishments can be tested on a voluntary basis, with the costs covered by the Austrian government. This large-scale testing means that possible cases can be found early and necessary measures put in place.
Museums and libraries are currently open.
Other cultural institutions and recreational facilities, attractions, restaurants, and hotels will reopen after lockdown.
Austria is one of the first European countries to have developed its own app that helps identify chains of infection and break them. The "Stopp Corona" app has been downloaded more than 800,000 times since March 2020. The app adheres to the "Privacy-Preserving Contact Tracing" guidelines, meaning that chains of infection can be broken whilst maintaining privacy.
You can download the app from the App Store or Play Store regardless of whether you live in Austria or not. Find more information on the "Stopp Corona" app here.
