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Measures and information to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Your Carinthian hosts are delighted to welcome you back! Finally you can feel and experience freedom again - with a safe holiday on the south side of the Alps. We have compiled useful information on the protective measures in place across gastronomy, hotels, leisure and events for your safe holiday in Carinthia.

The most important questions about holidays in Carinthia

(Subject to change, latest update: 22.11.21)

The 2G Rule refers to "Geimpft, Genesen" (vaccinated, recovered). A holiday in Austria is only possible if you fulfil one of these two "Gs" and have the relevant, valid proof with you.

The 2G rule applies in the following areas:

- Gastronomy (restaurants,discotheques, clubs etc.)
- Hotel industry
- Body-related services
- Leisure facilities (zoos, swimming pools, etc.)
- cultural facilities (with the exception of museums, libraries, libraries & archives)
- non-public sports facilities
- gatherings of 25 persons or more
- Fairs & congresses
- coaches & excursion boats
- nursing homes, health resorts & hospitals
- advent markets

Access is only permitted if you have:
1. been vaccinated or
3. have recovered

Children up to the age of 12 do not have to show a proof of being vaccinated or recovered.

For vaccinated persons:
- through the EU Digital COVID Certificate (green pass) or
- by a medical or vaccination certificate in German or English to prove that you have been vaccinated

The following vaccines (including mix-and-match vaccines) are recognised for ENTERING Austria: BioNtech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca (Covishield), Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinovac, and Sinopharm.

For recovered persons:
- by the EU Digital COVID Certificate (green pass) or
- by a medical or official recovery certificate in German or English for an infection that you have recovered from in the last six months

For persons vaccinated with an EMA-approved vaccine, the following regulations apply:

- Vaccines where two vaccinations are scheduled are valid for a total of 360 days from the day of the 2nd vaccination - from 06.12.2021 the validity is 270 days.
- In the case of vaccines for which only one vaccination is planned (e.g. from Johnson & Johnson), the vaccination certificate is valid for 270 days from the 22nd day after vaccination. A booster is necessary from 03 January 2022 because the certificate loses its validity.
- For already recovered persons who have been vaccinated once so far, the vaccination is valid for 360 days from the date of vaccination - from 06.12.2021 the validity is 270 days.
- For all further vaccinations ("boosters"), the validity period is 360 days.

EMA-approved vaccines:

BioNTech/Pfizer
Moderna
AstraZeneca
Johnson & Johnson
Sinovac
Sinopharm

The obligation to present a 2-G certificate does not apply to persons who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons.In such cases, proof of a negative PCR test, which must not be older than 72 hours, must be presented together with a medical certificate.

Validation check

Here you can find the Austrian validity checker. You can easily find out whether your vaccination certificate, your recovery certificate or test certificate is still valid.

Protective measures and FAQs for holidays in Carinthia:

Mölltaler Gletscher

Cable Cars

Attisani/ Turracher Höhe Pistenbutler

Après Ski

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Advent Markets

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Hotels

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Wellness & thermal baths

Ansichtskartenverlag Villach

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Registration, Masks

Mandatory registration means that you must register with your name, telephone number and email when entering catering establishments, hotels, leisure facilities and events to facilitate contact tracing if needed.

In Carinthia, masks are mandatory wherever the 2G rule does not apply indoors. For example, in public transport, train stations, taxis or supermarkets.

In addition, since 19.11.21 FFP2 masks are mandatory at workplaces in enclosed spaces if a minimum distance of 1.5 meters cannot be maintained. Masks are also mandatory for services close to the body (massage, hairdressing, etc.). In the gastronomy sector, masks are also mandatory outside the seated area. In accommodation establishments (hotels, guesthouses, etc.) masks are also mandatory in generally accessible areas. Masks are also required at various cultural and leisure facilities (museums, fitness centers, theaters, etc.) and at markets.

You can find detailed information on where you have to wear an FFP2 in Carinthia and Austria further down the page.

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At the moment, a FFP-2 mask is required. A normal mouth-nose protection is not adequate.

Further information...

...on entry requirements to Austria for holidaymakers can be found in multiple languages on reopen.europa.eu

Everything you need to know about testing for your stay

- Official antigen test (testing centre, pharmacy): valid for 24h
- PCR test (sent to a lab for results): valid for 72h

You can register and select the time and place for an antigen or PCR test at https://www.oesterreich-testet.at (at the moment in German only). Please select registration for Carinthia. Guests from abroad can simply leave the social security number field blank.

Please check THIS WEBSITE for more useful information about the testing for guests.

No. Vaccinated people do not have to be tested.

Please note: Only vaccines approved by the EMA or that have successfully passed the equivalent WHO process are recognised as proof of vaccination. Currently (10.06.2021) these are the vaccines by Biontech/Pfizer, Astra Zeneca, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna und Sinopharm.

Those who have recovered from a Covid-19 infection are exempt from mandatory testing for 6 months after recovery. The "green pass", an antibody test or a medical certificate saying you were infected can be used as proof. After that, mandatory testing before entering restaurants, hotels etc. applies again.

Guests from abroad: free of charge at all local testing centres & containers, the Red Cross and testing buses; against a fee also at pharmacies, doctors, testing-containers and labs. As not every test infrastructure is free of charge, please ask on site.

Guests from Austria: free of charge at all testing centres, containers, stations, buses and pharmacies if you provide your social security number.

When registering for a test, the address of your accommodation (e.g. of the hotel) must be given.

The same mandatory testing rules apply to children from the age of 12 as to adults.

You should do a new test at the latest when the validity of your last one expires (see above for validity) if you plan to use leisure facilities, restaurants, etc.

Protective measures & FAQs for Cable Cars

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule
• masks required
• no capacity limitations

The staff is specially trained to:

• prevent crowds
• ensure a calm flow
• communicate clearly with guests
• intervene in a regulating manner if necessary

Mölltaler Gletscher

No, there is no longer a minimum distance.

Yes.

When buying a ticket, the 2G-rule is checked. In addition, random checks are carried out. For multi-day ski passes and online tickets, a software solution for verification is currently being worked on.

Protective measures & FAQs Après Ski

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule
• masks required

Attisani/ Turracher Höhe Pistenbutler

To be able to go to the theatre, for example, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection

Protective measures and FAQs for hotels

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule
• mandatory registration
• 2G-rule also applies if you wish to use services
• masks required

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To be able to check in, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate (eg. EU green-pass)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection (eg. EU green-pass)

However, this is only valid until you leave the hotel for the first time. You must also register your name and contact details.

The same rules (2G) apply in hotel wellness areas as in pools and spas. You will find these further down the page.

The same rules apply to hotel catering as to normal catering (2G rule and mandatory registration). You will find the gastronomy regulations further down the page.

Yes, the 2G rule and mandatory registration as well as the further protective measures for hotels apply to all types of accommodation.

Protective measures and FAQs for gastronomy

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule
• Mandatory registration
• Masks required
• No capacity limitations

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To be able to go to restaurants, cafés etc., you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate (eg. EU green-pass)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection (eg. EU green-pass)

However, this is only valid until you leave the restaurant. You must also register your name and contact details.

No. Restaurants, bars etc. are closing in accordance to their normal closing times.

Yes. But you can take off the mask when you reach your seat.

There are no capacity restrictions at the moment. You can use every seat on the table.

No. Consumation at the bar is not allowed at the moment.

Takeaway is generally allowed at restaurants and huts and is offered by many catering establishments. However, masks are mandatory for indoor pick-ups. So if you pick up your food indoor in a restaurant, you have to wear a FFP2-mask until you leave again.

Yes, if they fulfil specific hygiene requirements.

Protective measures and FAQs for leisure facilities

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule
• Masks required

Ansichtskartenverlag Villach

To enter an indoor area, you need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection

In museums, art halls, exhibitions, libraries & archives there is no obligation to test & register. But you have to wear a mask in indoor areas.

Protective measures & FAQs Advent markets

Schutzmaßnahmen:

• 2G-rule
• Masks required

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To be able to go to the advent market you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection

Protective measures and FAQs for culture and events

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule as of 25 persons
• Obligation to declare as of 50 persons
• Obligation to obtain a permit for 250 persons or more
• Masks required

Vogus; Woerthersee Classics Festival

To be able to go to the theatre, for example, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate
- a valid negative test result (self-test: 24h, antigen test: 24h, PCR test: 72h)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection

In exceptional cases, you should be able to take a rapid test on site. However, this is only valid until you leave the event.

There are no more capacity limits.

- Meetings of 50or more people are subject to declaration. The 2G rule applies.
- From 250 persons gatherings must be approved. The 2G rule applies.
- Distance rules and curfews are abolished.

Yes. Weddings are permitted at registry offices and in churches. A celebration afterwards is also possible under the conditions listed above.

Protective measures and FAQs for pools, spas and wellness

Protective measures:

• 2G-rule
• Increased cleaning and hygiene measures
• Increased ventilation in saunas, steam rooms etc.
• No masks required

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To be able to use wellness facilities such as spas and pools, you will need one of the following:

- a vaccination certificate (eg. EU green-pass)
- proof of recovery from a Covid-19 infection (eg. EU green-pass)

No, there is no minimum distance mandatory.

No. Since the 2G rule applies in spas & baths, a mask is no longer necessary.

Infusions and towel waving are not encouraged. Saunas and steam rooms are ventilated regularly.

Yes.

Face masks

In Carinthia, a FFP2 face mask must be worn in the following situations:

• All public transport & cabs
• In bank & post offices, administrative offices)
• In nursing homes, hospitals and health resorts
• At the doctor’s and chemist’s
• In supermarkets
• In retail shops
• Markets & Fairs
• Leisure & cultural facilities
• Gastronomy (except at the seat)
• Hotels (general areas)
• Body-related services (hairdresser etc.)

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Additional protective measures & regulations for individual Carinthian districts

Some districts have their own additional protective measures. You will find detailed information on where these additional measures are in place on

this website of the Federal Government (German only)

or on

the Land Kärnten website (German only)

Please also pay attention to local notices and carry a face mask with you at all times.

You can translate the information found on these websites for example via this translator.

How to stay safe – general guidelines for holiday guests

ALWAYS maintain a 1 metre distance to others with the exception of members of your own household or those travelling with you and staying in the same accommodation unit..
It is advisable to wear a face mask in crowds.
Make a reservation / book in advance where possible to reduce queues at reception desks and restaurant doors.
Make contactless payments where possible. Pay by card.
Adhere to staff instructions.
Avoid embraces and handshakes.
Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds throughout the day with soap and water.
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
Sneeze or cough into the crook of your arm or a tissue.
Do not travel if you feel unwell. Should you develop symptoms whilst away, contact your hosts and call +43 1450

When i feel sick ...

... during holiday: If you start feeling unwell whilst on holiday in Austria and if you experience the typical symptoms such as dry cough, unusual fatigue or a high temperature, call the health advice hotline +43 1450.

Coronavirus hotlines

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International emergency number: 112

Austrian Covid-19 emergency number: +43 1450
Agency for Health & Food Safety (AGES): +43 1 3860 555
Austrian Economic Chamber: +43 590 900 4352
Carinthian Economic Chamber: +43 5 90 904 808
Tourismservice of Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism: tourism@bmlrt.gv.at

Please note:

Despite the utmost conscientiousness and care, Kärnten Werbung cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the information presented on this site. This website in no way replaces official information channels and legal regulations. As the overall situation (travel warnings, lockdowns etc.) can change very quickly, please contact the relevant official authorities for information on the currently applicable regulations.