In which ski regions do which Corona regulations apply? This is the question we are investigating in this report. Where can skiers and snowboarders enjoy their winter vacations this winter and what can they expect in terms of Corona? The pandemic is causing a lot of uncertainty, especially among travelers. We have therefore researched which Corona regulations await arrivals in the respective countries, which must be observed. The comparison should help anyone interested to quickly find their way around and decide on a destination.
The current global Corona pandemic is unsettling all travelers worldwide, not only because of their immediate personal danger, but also because the countries of Europe and the rest of the world do not operate a uniform defense strategy in the fight against the pandemic and therefore each country takes individual measures for its own country in the short term. For travelers, there is a huge lack of transparency as to which country has which conditions, which we want to eliminate somewhat with this report.
Caution short term political changes
Currently, the individual states and federal provinces are deciding, seemingly every minute, to adequately confront the threatening situation of the deadly virus. However, this makes it difficult for citizens to follow the course of the individual country or even the course of the entire world. Sometimes less would be more. Fewer decisions, less hysteria, fewer new regulations and instead more calm and consistency so that people can adjust. Politics, especially in Central Europe, seems to be carried by a certain hysteria and panic, otherwise one cannot explain the ever-changing new regulations of the various countries.
And all because there are not enough hospital beds?
One small point should be mentioned only in passing. The reason given for the drastic measures in Europe is the possible overloading of the healthcare system. Question: Why hasn't the summer been used to expand hospital capacities? As far as I can see, this has hardly happened anywhere. Politicians seem to have simply waited to see whether the second wave would actually come or not and now seem surprised that the experts' forecast has come true. The 2nd wave was already a topic of discussion as soon as the first wave started. Do we want to wait for the 3rd wave again and remain inactive? Everyone seems to be ignoring how crazy the whole thing is. The entire social life, including the economy, is being reduced to zero just because the capacity of intensive care units in the countries is not sufficient. This could also be called mismanagement of the health care system, which citizens and entrepreneurs are now paying dearly for with restrictions on freedom.
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The following is a comprehensive article, Corona statistics, picture galleries, 3 comparison tables on Corona regulations regarding mandatory masks in ski regions, obligations of guests in restaurants and hotels in 11 countries and the money-back guarantee in 20 ski regions!
Global Corona Statistics
Source: WHO, 11/24/2020
War of the systems?
I am not a fan of frivolous conspiracy theories, but if you look at the global political situation of the pandemic critically and not naively, China presents itself as a sovereign social system in dealing with the Corona pandemic, because for some time now the pandemic in China seems to have been "supposedly" completely defeated. Europe and America, on the other hand, simply cannot get rid of the virus. Whoever evaluates this pandemic as a biochemical war against the capitalist system of the West must see the Chinese communist system as the clear winner, which secretly celebrates itself, because China shows the world that it has the virus under control, in contrast, the virus has the Western civilization under control. No glory for the West. And why no politician in the West except the hated American President Donald Trump dares to say critical words against China? It seems Europe's politicians are too corrupt, too cowardly or too weak to stand up to China. Surely the leaders in China must really laugh at that. Any citizen suspected of causing harm or even killing people will face massive legal problems and face a drastic trial as soon as possible, but when a state like China does something like this - it is undisputed that the pandemic originated in China and China has some responsibility for the pandemic and its consequences - there are no consequences. Has the dictatorship of China already entered Europe? If you think about the fact that months ago people could only be seen wearing face masks in Asia, but today they can be seen all over Europs and the rest of the Western world, then the Chinese system has triumphed and imposed its system on the West: depriving people of their freedom and rights and establishing this with dictatorial decisions. If this continues, will we soon be facing a revolt in Europe? The first signs are already there. You can see that more and more people in Italy, Germany, etc. are taking to the streets to protest against the dismantling of the basic constitutional rights that have been fought for over decades in the West and the government decisions that are responsible for this.
Closure of the ski resorts
In Europe's political arena, more and more voices are calling for the closure of ski resorts. After the Italian Prime Minister Conte wants to close Italy's ski resorts by the end of January, the German Chancellor Merkel is also tooting the same horn and wants to obtain a closure of the ski resorts for the whole of Europe, but the German Chancellor is Chancellor of Germany and not of Europe.
Austria has already indicated that it will not go along with this. But as a member of the European Union, it will not be able to avoid certain compromises. In the event of ski area closures in individual European countries, Switzerland could emerge as the winner and benefit from European closures, because it is impossible to see how a closure of ski areas is an issue given Switzerland's current policy of avoiding a lockdown at all costs. Certain politicians are really doing too well, especially if they have been working as politicians for a long time. They no longer know what it means to earn and generate the money themselves, they think it grows on the trees, at least their behavior suggests such thinking. They do not seem to be aware of how much they destroy with careless measures, or they do not care. They risk recklessly destroying the prosperity of Europe, which has been laboriously worked for over centuries by millions of people, completely in a few months and years.
Consequences of closing ski resorts
The consequences of a ski area closure could be devastating for the tourism region. Specifically, the ordering states would have to incur further massive debt to compensate the industries that would be affected by the closures. And who would pay for that? What that would mean for the business location cannot even be estimated today, but certainly nothing good. On the other hand, as always, there would be laughing third parties who would profit from the closures. On the one hand, the individual sports, which function independently of the lift facilities, would experience an unimagined boom. Cross-country skiing, ski touring, snowshoeing would experience an unimagined hipe, which are likely to see an increase this winter anyway. On the other hand, those ski resorts that would not be closed and that would become a catch basin for stranded skiers from other European regions would benefit. With such measures, politicians are shooting themselves in the foot!
The measures of the countries and their differences
As we have discovered in our research, the measures taken by the individual countries are very similar. All are based on maintaining distance between people, increasing hygiene, and having people wear masks wherever necessary. Contact tracing and corona testing close the loop. Nevertheless, there are significant differences for travelers, especially with regard to the mask requirement, which again can be handled somewhat differently in all countries and ski resorts, and may discourage one or the other traveler from traveling to the ski region. In order to still keep our comparison clear, we have limited the comparison to mountain railroads, hotels and restaurants in the ski regions and there also only duties and in particular the different handling of the mask obligation examined.
General same measures and differences
No matter which country you look at, everywhere it is important to keep a suitable distance to the next person, to wash your hands regularly and to wet your elbows. For companies everywhere, the instruction is to ensure a hygiene concept for employees and customers, as well as to create a suitable ventilation concept. This is no different for ski resorts. However, differences can be seen in the handling of the mask obligation, the regulations in the hotels and restaurants. Differences are particularly striking when it comes to a money-back guarantee.
The differences between the individual countries
The weakness in the fight against the pandemic is Europe's culture of nation-states and national differences. That is why each country goes its own way, sometimes with more success, sometimes without.
Switzerland
After the experiences with the first lockdown, the government is no longer willing to order a second lockdown, and a lockdown of the ski resorts is currently not an issue at all. Nevertheless, one must fear short-term changes to the disadvantage of the skiers due to the European pressure and the pandemic. Typically, one plans to reduce the transport capacities in order to reduce the accumulations.
Germany
Germany has good values compared to its European friends, yet they are investing in a second lockdown to eradicate the virus. But more and more, massive resistance is emerging among the population. And the state's economic support is now also reaching its limits. The government is really putting the people to the test.
Austria
Austria has always reacted most sharply and very quickly ordered a hard lockdown, and this time is no exception. But when it comes to the topic of skiing vacations, the tourism country shows little willingness to compromise. A lockdown of ski resorts does not seem to be an issue at all at the moment. Nevertheless, one thinks about a lockdown of the hotels and restaurants, whether it comes and how long it lasts, remains to be seen. Also in Austria ongoing course corrections show up, which are directed mostly against the liberty and the enterprises. Poor Austrian tourism!
Italy
At the beginning of the pandemic, Italy was at the top of the list of affected countries in Europe. Carelessness and lack of control, along with a weak healthcare system, led to the disaster. Now they swear by a total lockdown and Europe is to help out again. Italy is closing the ski resorts until at least January 10, 2021 and wants Europe to join in, but the Italians are expecting too much, although the Germans and French are showing solidarity. The people are just as slowly fed up with the eternal restrictions. And whether the South Tyroleans will join in at all is another matter entirely.
France
Despite rigorous measures, France is currently the country most affected by the Corona pandemic. This also shows that mandatory masks and restrictions do not inevitably lead to a reduction in the number of infected persons. It is understandable that the government feels compelled to impose massive personal restrictions in view of the poor figures. Currently, entry into France is not possible. France does not want to close the ski regions, but they do want to close the ski lifts. People should go to the mountains and enjoy the healthy air, but not spread the virus through mass sports. What will they decide next?
Scandinavia
Norway and Finland have been largely spared and are not allowing people from Central Europe or America to enter for the time being. They do not want to import a pandemic. The ski regions are open. Masks are compulsory at most for people who are ill or who have to be quarantined.
From the beginning, Sweden chose a free path without regulations, which was criticized by Europe - envy probably plays a big role. Sweden's government came and still comes under pressure due to the poor Corona case numbers and has to go over the books. Restrictions can no longer be ruled out. But the Swedish way has gained a lot of sympathy, after all the Swedish society has remained largely healthy despite openness and freedom. Masks are currently not an issue in Sweden, as their effectiveness is disputed.
USA & Canada
The USA has also recognized the signs of the times. The pandemic is a reality and that is why in the USA, in some places, even stricter measures prevail in the ski resorts than in Europe. Sometimes a bit exaggerated, but often it is very similar to central Europe. In addition, the individual states decide on these regulations; each state makes its own ordinances. The same is true for Canada, whose provinces decide sovereignly and very locally impose mandatory masks or not, the whole thing seems very targeted.
Overall, the countries under review are taking similar measures, sometimes with striking differences. Compulsory masks are not yet an issue in Scandinavia. For this reason alone, a trip there is worth considering, provided the borders are open at all. Switzerland and France are the most child-friendly countries, with children only having to wear a mask from the age of 12 and 11 respectively. America shows itself to be a bit too rigorous in this point. To prescribe that a 3-year-old must wear a mask, although it is known that infections hardly ever come from children, and certainly not from small children, seems absurd and completely exaggerated to me. Germany's restriction policy often seems exaggerated; above all, one has the impression that Germany is at war and wants to send everyone to war. The German government would do well to show some restraint for once. It is therefore not surprising that such massive protests are taking place in Germany in particular; one can only have understanding for this. Austria seems to be a bit fickle with the young chancellor, he still seems to be too impressionable, especially by "Mutti" from Germany. He should show himself a bit more sovereign and adult and take measures for his country himself. If he closes the hotels in the vacation regions, he not only spoils business for tourism in his home country, but he also submits to German politics. This is a bit too reminiscent of WW2 and the Austrians' obedience to Germany during the war. France and Italy are also relying solely on restriction, And Italy, as so often, hopes that the "others" will pay. But what have they all done in terms of expanding hospitals, intensive care units, bed capacities and the health care system? Probably nothing to nothing at all. That's also a way of screwing the people.
Amazing differences in ski regions
After almost the whole year not a day goes by without talking about the (damned) Corona virus and its spread and which state has taken which measures in the fight against the pandemic, it is all the more surprising how differently the ski regions treat this topic. With the skiing areas in the German Black Forest was to be read sometimes not a single line over the Corona virus and possible measures against it, And such is to be found also in Switzerland, France or Austria, In contrast one showed up in Bavaria very exactly and in detail and sometimes also stringently and not compromising. Davos shows itself very detailed and comprehensive in its treatment of the subject, whereas Lenzerheide did not really mention the mask obligation. Each ski region emphasizes the corona situation and its measures very differently. Even the information about a money-back guarantee, which is important for ski guests, is not always easy to find. On some regional websites, you have to browse really hard until you find an article about it. Certain ski regions seem to have not yet fully arrived at the Corona time and at the specific guest needs. The handling and the information of the vacation guests is so different in the ski regions and their mountain railroads, as one would not actually suspect on the basis of the uniform threat and the clinical picture. For guests, it is more important than ever to inform themselves well before starting the journey, before one does the trip in vain and is annoyed green and blue.
Conclusion
The virologically similar control measures are implemented very differently in the various countries. And the ski regions are again individually differently positioned. This lays the foundation for a great confusion, and this confusion is not getting smaller, but bigger and bigger with always new regulations.
The Scandinavians seem to be the most liberal and are not as masked as the Central Europeans. Hurray for the Scandinavians! At the beginning, it was said in Europe that the mask obligation was controversial and that the mask does not protect you, but only the other person, but in Central Europe they have suddenly turned right around and now it looks in Europe like in Asia. What a defeat! What a disaster! Child-friendly is the way of things in France and Switzerland. Hurray for so much common sense!
The best chances to ski and enjoy ski vacations are currently in Switzerland and Scandinavia. After that comes Austria. Only after that, far behind, come the rest of the countries in Europe, whose next measures are to be feared. What will they decide next? That everyone has to carry a breathing apparatus and a mobile intensive care unit if they want to go on skiing vacations. Or that the luggage and the own car must be taken to a decontamination station after entering the country. Such governments, which make a social war out of a viral catastrophe, under which the people have to suffer additionally, are really not much good in the preservation of a civilized peaceful life. On the other hand, all the other rulers and people who want to and do keep their common sense and support each other in overcoming the crisis are to be congratulated, because they are doing a lot to get out of the crisis soon. To the travel and ski friends out there, one can only recommend to inform oneself again and again about the status quo in the ski region and what requirements one has to fulfill, then the trip will also not become a horror experience, but the hoped-for relaxation that one is looking for and should find in the vacations.
Ski resorts - mandatory masks
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | - closed, public indoor spaces | - Children under 12 |
- all means of transport (cabins, gondolas, chairlift, ski lift) | - Persons who cannot wear masks for special reasons | |
- Waiting rooms | ||
- Where 1.5 m distance is not possible
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- Mountain railways/ski regions can create their own protection concept |
For subscribers in the following apparent the regulations of the following countries: Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Austria, France, Italy, Finland, Norway, Sweden, USA and Canada.
Ski resorts - mandatory masks
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
Switzerland | - closed, public indoor spaces | - Children under 12 |
- all means of transport (cabins, gondolas, chairlift, ski lift) | - Persons who cannot wear masks for special reasons | |
- Waiting rooms | ||
- Where 1.5 m distance is not possible
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- Mountain railways/ski regions can create their own protection concept |
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Bavaria | - All enclosed interiors (boarding / alighting, cabins, gondolas), waiting area | - Children under 6 years
|
 Germany | - Outdoors, where 1.5 m distance is not possible | - Chairlift, ski lift |
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Baden-Württemberg | - Cable cars, waiting areas, platform | - Children under 6 years
|
Germany | - in the building / interior of the ropeway operator | - Persons who cannot wear masks (medically or similar) |
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Austria | - in the cash area
| - Children under 6 years
|
- public interiors (WC, store, etc.)
| - Persons who cannot be expected to carry the device for health reasons | |
- All means of transport (cabins, chairlift, ski lift, etc.) | ||
- Waiting areas, queuing areas | ||
- Ski depot, lockers | ||
- Everywhere where 1 m distance is not possible | ||
- on the ski bus |
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 France | - Requirement to wear masks in all enclosed public spaces, stores and transportation; may be expanded depending on location
| - Children under 11
|
- When entering France, a current Corona test (not older than 72 hrs.) is required; check for any entry restrictions.
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Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Italy | - in all public areas both indoors and outdoors, also outdoors
| - Children under 6 years
|
Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Finland | - There is no mask requirement
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Ski region/country | Mask obligation | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Sweden | - There is no mask requirement
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Ski region/country | Obligation to wear masks, other duties | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Norway | - Mask requirement for travelers who are in quarantine and travel by public transport to the place of quarantine
| - There is no mask obligation for healthy people
|
- Masks are mandatory for infected people, people with Covid-19 symptoms, or people who have had contact with infected people
| - Après-ski is allowed, but only with 1 m distance
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- As of 9/11/2020, travelers need a negative Corona test no older than 72 hrs.
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- 10 days quarantine for non-Norwegians
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- only single at the ski lift, 1 person/hanger
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- When queuing 1 ski length distance to the person in front and neighbor on the side | ||
- 1 m distance | ||
- Max. 10 persons/group |
Ski region/country | Obligation to wear masks, other duties | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 USA | - No national regulation, each state has its own regulations. Ski resorts can make their own rules
| - Children under 2, 3 or 5 years depending on the region
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- "No mask, no service": In the U.S., masks are also mandatory in enclosed areas, at ski rentals, restaurants, while waiting in line at the lift, in gondolas and on chairlifts.
| - When eating and drinking
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- Masks must be worn wherever the minimum distance of 6 feet (approx. 1.80 m) cannot be maintained.
| - Who is alone in the office, who is alone or with family members in the car
| |
- In New Mexico (Ski Santa Fe, Angel Fire Resort) you must wear a mask even when skiing
| - Who can not remove his mask itself |
Ski region/country | Obligation to wear masks, other duties | No mask requirement |
|---|---|---|
 Canada | - The provinces decide for themselves - only if it is prescribed by the health authority
| - Children under 2 years |
- Recommendation of the government, no obligation
| - Children between 2-5 years, as long as supervised
| |
- Keep distance of 2 m
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- Check possible entry restrictions
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All data without guarantee
Restaurants - Duties of the guests
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Austria | - Groups: max. 6 people at the table (plus max. 6 underage children).
| - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
- Consumption allowed only sitting
| - No mask requirement for guests at the table | |
- Mandatory wearing of masks throughout the restaurant, e.g. when picking up food or visiting the restroom | - No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks (medical certificate). | |
- Minimum distance of 1 meter | ||
- Pick up food only until 7 pm |
For subscribers the regulations of the following countries follow: Switzerland, Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg, France, Italy, Finland, Norway, Sweden, USA and Canada.
Restaurants - Duties of the guests
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Switzerland | - Groups: max. 4 persons/table
| - For parents with children can be more than 4 people/table |
- Consumption allowed only sitting | - No mask requirement at the table | |
- Masks compulsory in the whole restaurant | - No mask requirement for children under 12 years | |
- Further regulations possible in individual cantons | - No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks for special reasons |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Bavaria | - Masks compulsory in the whole restaurant | - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
Germany | - Personal contact details of the guests must be disclosed | - No mask requirement for guests at the table |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Baden-Württemberg | - Masks compulsory in the whole restaurant | - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
Germany | - No mask requirement for guests at the table | |
- No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks | ||
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Austria | - Groups: max. 6 people at the table (plus max. 6 underage children).
| - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
- Consumption allowed only sitting
| - No mask requirement for guests at the table | |
- Mandatory wearing of masks throughout the restaurant, e.g. when picking up food or visiting the restroom | - No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks (medical certificate). | |
- Minimum distance of 1 meter | ||
- Pick up food only until 7 pm |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
France | - Entry ban to France for many countries, furthermore entry only with Corona test, which is less than 72 hrs. old
| - No mask requirement for children under 11 years |
- Mandatory wearing of masks in all enclosed public spaces, stores and
means of transport; may be extended depending on the situation
|
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Italy | - State of emergency until 21.01.21
| - No mask requirement for children under 6 years |
- Entry restrictions; depending on the country of entry, negative Corona test, max. 72 hrs. old, required
| ||
- Mandatory wearing of masks in all public areas both indoors and outdoors,
also outdoors; rules are set by the regions. High fines! | ||
- Minimum distance 1 m
|
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Finland | - No entry for EU/Schengen nationals until 13.12.2020
| - There is no mask requirement
|
- No alcohol between 24:00-09:00
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- Recommendation to wear a mask and keep a distance of 1-2 m (not mandatory)
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- Provisions may be tightened depending on the region and situation.
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Ski region/country | Duties for the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Sweden | - max. 8 persons at 1 table, groups of more than 8 persons prohibited
| - Generally no mask requirement
|
- No alcohol between 22 - 11 o'clock | ||
- Service only at the table | ||
- Keep a minimum distance of 1.5 m |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Norway | - Mask requirement for travelers who are in quarantine and travel by public transport to the place of quarantine
| - There is no mask obligation for healthy people
|
- Masks are mandatory for infected people, people with Covid-19 symptoms, or people who have had contact with infected people
| - Après-ski is allowed, but only with 1 m distance
| |
- As of 9/11/2020, travelers need a negative Corona test no older than 72 hrs.
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- 10 days quarantine for non-Norwegians
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- Service at the table is mandatory | ||
- 1 m distance | ||
- Max. 10 persons/group |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
USA | - No national regulation, each state has its own regulations, e.g., no on-site hospitality from 11/20- 12/18/2020, delivery service only in Minnesota
| - No mask requirement for children under 2, 3 or 5 years depending on region
|
- Seating restrictions in cafes, restaurants | - No mask requirement when eating and drinking
| |
- Masks mandatory except when consuming
| - Those who are alone in the office, those who are alone or with family members in the car do not have to wear masks
| |
- Keep 6 feet/ft=foot (approx. 1.80 m) distance
| - No mask requirement for people who cannot remove their mask themselves |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Canada | - Entry ban for the time being
| - No mask requirement for children under 2 years |
- The provinces decide for themselves - only if it is prescribed by the health authority.
e.g. Province of Alberta imposes mask requirement for Calgary for all indoor workers.
| - No mask requirement for children between 2-5 years old, as long as supervised
| |
- Keep distance of 2 m
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- Mask Recommendation of the government, not mandatory
|
All data without guarantee
Hotels - Duties of the guests
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Austria | - Mandatory use of masks in generally accessible indoor areas | - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
- Access to fitness area prohibited
| - No mask requirement for guests in the restaurant at their table | |
- Minimum distance of 1 meter | - No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks (medical certificate). | |
- Resevere if possible
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- Contactless payment if possible |
For subscribers the regulations of the following countries follow: Switzerland, Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttemberg, France, Italy, Finland, Norway, Sweden, USA and Canada.
Hotels - Duties of the guests
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Switzerland | - Mandatory wearing of masks in publicly accessible indoor and outdoor areas of facilities and companies | - No mask for guests in restaurant and bar/club establishments at the table
|
- Contact details of the guests are collected. | - No mask requirement for children under 12 years | |
- No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks for special reasons | ||
- No mask for performing persons during their appearance (artists, speakers) |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Bavaria | - Guests must wear a mask in common areas, especially in all premises. | - No mask requirement for extensive outdoor areas, e.g., parks
|
Germany | - If symptoms are present, accommodation is not possible. | - No mask requirement at the table of the restaurant area as well as in the accommodation unit (room, apartment). |
- Keep a minimum distance of 1.5 m
| - No mask requirement for children under 6 years | |
- Contact details of the guests are collected. |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Baden-Württemberg | - Masks compulsory in the whole restaurant | - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
Germany | - No mask requirement for guests at the table | |
- No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks | ||
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Austria | - Mandatory use of masks in generally accessible indoor areas | - No mask requirement for children under 6 years
|
- Access to fitness area prohibited
| - No mask requirement for guests in the restaurant at their table | |
- Minimum distance of 1 meter | - No mask requirement for persons who cannot wear masks (medical certificate). | |
- Resevere if possible
| ||
- Contactless payment if possible |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
France | - Entry ban to France for many countries, furthermore entry only with Corona test, which is less than 72 hrs. old
| - No mask requirement for children under 11 years |
- Mandatory wearing of masks in all enclosed public spaces, stores and
means of transport; may be extended depending on the situation
|
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Italy | - State of emergency until 21.01.21
| - No mask requirement for children under 6 years |
- Entry restrictions; depending on the country of entry, negative Corona test, max. 72 hrs. old, required
| ||
- Mandatory wearing of masks in all public areas both indoors and outdoors,
also outdoors; rules are set by the regions. High fines! | ||
- Minimum distance 1 m
|
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Finland | - No entry for EU/Schengen nationals until 13.12.2020
| - There is no mask requirement
|
- No alcohol between 24:00-09:00
| ||
- Recommendation to wear a mask and keep a distance of 1-2 m (not mandatory)
| ||
- Provisions may be tightened depending on the region and situation.
|
Ski region/country | Duties for the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Sweden | - max. 8 persons at 1 table, groups of more than 8 persons prohibited
| - Generally no mask requirement
|
- No alcohol between 22 - 11 o'clock | ||
- Service only at the table | ||
- Keep a minimum distance of 1.5 m |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Norway | - Mask requirement for travelers who are in quarantine and travel by public transport to the place of quarantine
| - There is no mask obligation for healthy people
|
- Masks are mandatory for infected people, people with Covid-19 symptoms, or people who have had contact with infected people
| ||
- As of 9/11/2020, travelers need a negative Corona test no older than 72 hrs.
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- 10 days quarantine for non-Norwegians
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- Service at the table is mandatory | ||
- 1 m distance | ||
- Max. 10 persons/group |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
USA | - No national regulation, each state has its own regulations, e.g., no on-site hospitality from 11/20- 12/18/2020, delivery service only in Minnesota
| - No mask requirement for children under 2, 3 or 5 years depending on region
|
- Seating restrictions in cafes, restaurants | - No mask requirement when eating and drinking
| |
- Masks mandatory except when consuming
| - Those who are alone in the office, those who are alone or with family members in the car do not have to wear masks
| |
- Keep 6 feet/ft=foot (approx. 1.80 m) distance
| - No mask requirement for people who cannot remove their mask themselves |
Ski region/country | Duties of the guests | Exceptions |
|---|---|---|
Canada | - Entry ban for the time being
| - No mask requirement for children under 2 years |
- The provinces decide for themselves - only if it is prescribed by the health authority.
e.g. Province of Alberta imposes mask requirement for Calgary for all indoor workers.
| - No mask requirement for children between 2-5 years old, as long as supervised
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- Keep distance of 2 m
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- Mask Recommendation of the government, not mandatory
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Money-back guarantee
Who wants to book a trip or buy a ski ticket and find out when they arrive at the ski resort that the lift has been closed or the hotel has gone bankrupt and they now can't experience the vacation they paid for, but instead still have to fight for the money they spent? Certainly no one. That's why individual regions and ski resorts have started to offer a money-back guarantee, assuring the guest that in the worst case they would be refunded the money. The provider will certainly do everything to ensure that the trip can take place. But this is not done nationally, but in individual regions and ski resorts or at the respective hotel. This depends solely on the provider. Which regions offer such a guarantee, we reveal to them here.
Money back guarantee in the ski resorts
Ski region/country | Money-back guarantee |
|---|---|
Davos | Cancellation guarantee in case of official closure |
Arosa-Lenzerheide | Money-back guarantee, pro rata refund in case of official closure, provided that the entire ski area is closed, refund will be made with settlement or voucher. |
Subscribers see the provisions of another 18 ski regions such as Laax/Flims, Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Jungfrau-Region, St. Moritz/Engadin, Sölden, Vorarlberg, etc.
Money back guarantee in the ski resorts
Ski region/country | Money-back guarantee |
|---|---|
Davos | Cancellation guarantee in case of official closure |
Arosa-Lenzerheide | Money-back guarantee, pro rata refund in case of official closure, provided that the entire ski area is closed, refund will be made with settlement or voucher. |
Flumserberg | Money-back: winter season 75% of the paid price in the form of a
Gift card; summer season 25% of the paid price in case of closure of the whole(!) ski area.
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St. Moritz/Engadin | In case of closure of all 12 ski areas partial/refund of unused tickets/subscriptions by means of voucher
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Laax/Flims | Covid-19 cancellation guarantee: All services of the Weissen Arena Group that cannot be used will be compensated with a voucher. |
Zermatt | Special conditions winter 20/21: Tickets & experiences that cannot be used will be converted into a credit. The credit can be redeemed within 3 years at Zermatt Bergbahnen AG.
The following cases apply: In the case of a medically confirmed illness with COVID-19 or illness in the personal environment and subsequent self-quarantine.
Ban on entry into Switzerland/travel warning for Switzerland
Cessation of operation of the facilities ordered by the state/canton due to COVID-19
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Saas-Fee | Only for tickets purchased through the webshop - In the event of a Covid19- illness, entry ban or closure of operations, there will be a credit for the 2021/22 season.
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Adelboden/Lenk | Covid 19 money back guarantee for ski passes and season subscriptions.
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Jungfrau Region | Covid-19 money back guarantee for Top4 ski passes, Jungfrau Ski Region ski pass, day or multi-day pass. In the event of a lockdown, a refund will be made pro rata temporis
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Gstaad | In the event of an officially decreed closure of all mountain railroads of the
In case of an official closure of all cable cars of the tariff association Gstaad in winter 2020/21, a credit note will be issued for the ski days not used during the closure for buyers of day & multi-day ski tickets.
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Glacier 3000/Les Diablerets | Compensation in the event of official ski area closure only for 2020/21 season tickets issued by G3AG; in the form of a voucher that can be used for G3AG products until Dec. 31, 2021
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Crans-Montana | Day passes (1-15 days) purchased on mycma.store will receive a full refund in case of a total closure of the ski area for the unused ski days
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Hotel pass: Free hotel cancellation in case of border/ski area closure.
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Verbier | Money back guarantee: In case of closure due to Covid-19, a replacement will be provided
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Engelberg/Titlis | Titliscard, in case of official closure of min. 2 weeks, the amount of the loss will be refunded pro rata in the form of credits.
Free cancellation of the booking up to 24h before departure in case of an official restriction of the trip to Engelberg.
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High Ybrig | Money-back guarantee under the following conditions: Simultaneous decreed official closure of all mountain railroads during the winter season 2020/21
and the guest has used the annual or season ticket for less than 15 days
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Vorarlberg (province) | If the traveler cannot start the trip before departure due to Covid 19 disease or prescribed quarantine, the Covid 19 insurance covers the cancellation and the costs up to max. € 3000/person.
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Arlberg (skiarlberg.at) | Special regulation multi-day and season ski passes for the winter season 2020/21. If all Ski Arlberg lifts are closed by the authorities or with regard to health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the owner of a multi-day or season ski pass will receive a refund as follows:
a.) Multi-day ski pass:
The refund will be given for those days on which all lifts at Ski Arlberg are closed (hereinafter referred to as "closed days").
b.) Season tickets:
If the season pass was used on less than 20 days, the amount of the refund is calculated according to the number of blocked days as follows:
16 to 45 blocked days: 10 % of the purchase price - 46 to 55 blocked days: 20 % of the purchase price - 56 to 65 blocked days: 30 % of the purchase price - 66 to 85 blocked days: 40 % of the purchase price - 86 to 105 blocked days: 50 % of the purchase price - 106 to 120 blocked days: 60 % of the purchase price - from 121 blocked days: 70 % of the purchase price.
The claim must be made no later than 6 months after the end of the winter season 20/21. After this date the claim expires.
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Sölden | Free hotel cancellation; Bergbahn recommends taking out a cancellation guarantee otherwise no refund; in the event of a travel warning or official ski area closure, a refund will be given |
Zillertal | In case of official closure of all mountain railroads due to Covid-19, a refund guarantee will be granted. Refunds of the purchase price: until 31.12.2020 80%, until 31.01.2021 60% and until 28.02.2021 40%. |
Ischgl | In case of forced closure of all cable car facilities, border closure or a travel warning due to COVID-19, if the official orders last until the scheduled end of the winter season, the following refund regulation applies: For multi-day ski passes: Refund amount = ticket price - ski pass price for usable days; For season passes, there's a refund if it was used on less than 20 days. Refund amount = ticket price/20 x (20 - days of use). |
This information corresponds to the research up to the editorial deadline, this can change at short notice;
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