The holidays are almost upon us and many people will be on vacation soon. What about the corona rules in the winter sports areas and can we go on winter sports this year? Last year, winter sports fell into the water and many people were forced to stay at home due to the consequences of the corona pandemic. Austria had just come out of lockdown around this time last year and the ski slopes were only open to locals around Christmas time. The catering industry, hotels and other accommodations remained closed. And if you wanted to travel to Austria from a corona-risk area, you had to quarantine for 10 days. France also closed their ski resorts last year, only Switzerland allowed tourists to ski.
We have probably all seen it somewhere in the media, certain countries require that the last vaccination is not older than a certain time. Some countries require a booster vaccine and in some countries the Janssen vaccine is no longer valid in the ski lift, hotels or catering. It is therefore wise to check the website in advance of your holiday The Netherlands worldwide of the national government or the ANWB Travel Guide to check what the specific rules are per country. The rules per country can change quickly and it is very annoying if you are at the border and there are problems because something is not right or if you are not allowed in at all.
You can currently travel to Austria if you have a vaccination, recovery or test certificate, then you do not have to quarantine. If you do not have the previous ones, you must register your trip in advance with the Austrian Ministry of Health and you must take a PCR test on arrival. Austria currently has a lockdown for unvaccinated people. The 2G rule applies in the ski areas and catering, among other things, so you only get access here with a valid vaccination or recovery certificate. The Janssen vaccine is only valid for 270 days, and from January 3 you can still enter Austria with Janssen, but it is no longer valid as an entrance ticket within Austria. An FFP2 mask is also mandatory in all closed areas. The corona rules may differ or change per area or municipality.
When traveling to France, all travelers aged 12 and over are required to complete and bring a word of honor. You also need a vaccination, recovery or test certificate. For visiting museums, theatres, restaurants, etc., from December 15, 2021, the corona certificate (DCC) will no longer be valid for people aged 65 or older if they have received the 2nd vaccination (or 1st after a covid infection) for more than 7 months. have suffered. Only a DCC with the corona proof of 3 vaccinations (or 2 after a covid infection) is valid from then on. From 15 January 2022, this measure will also apply to persons aged 18 and older. If you were vaccinated with Janssen more than 8 weeks ago, you can travel into France, but this vaccination certificate is not valid as an entrance ticket for ski places, catering, etc. To gain access to this, you will have to be tested. Wearing a mouth cap where many people come together is mandatory, both inside and outside.
Traveling to Switzerland is possible if you have a vaccination, recovery or test certificate. You must complete a Passenger Locator Form before departure. All travelers from the Netherlands must show a negative PCR test on arrival. In addition, all travelers must be between 4e and the 7e have it tested the day after arrival in Switzerland. A face mask is mandatory in various public places, ski lifts and public transport.
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