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.
The most important questions about holidays in Carinthia
(Subject to change, latest update: 28.07.22)
The 3G - 2G Rule
The 3G Rule refers to "Geimpft, Genesen, Getestet" (vaccinated, recovered, tested). In all tourist areas (gastronomy, hotel industry, leisure and sports facilities, etc.), a 3G certificate is no longer necessary. There are also no more pandemic-related curfews & person caps.
In all tourist facilities (gastronomy, hotels, leisure and sports facilities, etc.), a 3G certificate is no longer required. There are also no more pandemic-related curfews & person caps.
When visiting hospitals, homes for the elderly, nursing homes & homes for the disabled, you need 2G proof (vaccinated/healed) and a valid PCR test.
Only when a series of COVID-19 vaccinations has been concluded can they be used in Austria as evidence in accordance with the 2-G rule (vaccinated or recovered). When two doses of a vaccine are necessary (BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca), the vaccination certificate is valid from the date of the second dose, whereas in the case of Janssen/Johnson & Johnson the vaccination certificate is valid from the 22nd day after the vaccination was received.
In the case of persons who have recovered and only receive one dose, the vaccination certificate is immediately valid.
Validity period from 01.02.2022: The first vaccination series (2 vaccinations or recovery + 1 vaccination) is valid for 180 days. The booster vaccination certificate (3 vaccinations or recovery + 2 vaccinations) is valid for 365 days. For entry into Austria, vaccination certificates or other proofs of vaccination are still valid for 365 days.
Please note: From 3 January 2022, a vaccination certificate for a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson&Johnson vaccine is no longer valid.
The obligation to present a 3G 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. Children under the age of 12 are also excluded from the 3-G-rule.
Marion & Martin Assam; Wörthersee Tourismus
Entry regulations Austria
Since 16 May 2022, it has been possible to enter Austria without a 3-G certificate. This regulation applies to entry from all countries.
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Measures on entering Austria from abroad
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How to stay safe – general recommendations for holiday guests
- ALWAYS maintain a 2 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
Everything you need to know about testing for your stay
1.) Every holiday guest can pick up five gargle PCR tests/month free of charge at participating supermarkets and pharmacies. Please register via the gargle test system https://test.zmdx.at/. Just leave the field "insurance number" empty. For address, the hotel address can also be entered. After registration you can pick up your PCR tests.
The tests carried out at home/in the hotel room can be handed in for analysis at participating SPAR branches (supermarket) or pharmacies.
A list of participating Spar branches & pharmacies can be found HERE. The result will be communicated digitally (via SMS/email) after approx. 24 hours.
When registering for a test, the address of your accommodation (e.g. of the hotel) must be given.
If you suspect Covid-19, please be sure to register at https://www.141.at/covidverdacht/ (at the moment German only). Alternatively, there is the health telephone number +43 1450, but this is often overloaded. The reporting system is also free of charge for guests/tourists.
Since 01.08.22, there is no longer an obligatory quarantine in case of a Corona disease. If you feel healthy despite a positive Corona result, you may leave your flat or room, as long as you wear an FFP-2 mask. You are not allowed to enter hospitals, nursing homes, facilities for the disabled and health spas, childcare facilities, primary schools and after-school care centres. The mask may only be removed outdoors and at a safe distance of two metres. The disease is still notifiable.
Masks
FFP2 masks are still mandatory in the following areas:
- in hospitals and comparable institutions
- other places where health and care services are provided (doctors' surgeries, etc.), as well as
- old people's homes and nursing homes.
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Children up to the age of 5 are do not have to wear a mask. Children between 6 and 13 years of age may wear a mouth-nose protection instead of the FFP2 mask. From the age of 14, an FFP2 mask must be worn.
At the moment, a FFP-2 mask is required. A normal mouth-nose protection is not adequate.
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.
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. or register via
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.