MEASURES AND GUIDELINES IN BAVARIA
Rapid test options
For a safe stay in Lindau, there are numerous offers for rapid test options, which we have summarised for you on this page. The offer is constantly growing, therefore this page is constantly updated with new offers. Please make use of the corona testing facilities in your home town before you arrive.
Rapid test optionsNew regulations for fully vaccinated and recovered
Since 6 May 2021, Bavaria has placed fully vaccinated and recovered persons on an equal footing with persons who have tested negative. These are exempt from the general contact restriction, the curfew and the quarantine obligation. However, this does not apply to the special visiting and protection regulations in hospitals, care facilities, old people’s homes, etc.
Who is considered fully vaccinated?
- have been vaccinated with a vaccine licensed in the European Union,
- have a vaccination certificate in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish or in an electronic document, and
- who have been vaccinated for at least 14 days since the final vaccination.
Who is considered to be recovered?
- who has evidence of previous SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish, or in an electronic document,
- where the underlying test has been performed by PCR, and
- the test was carried out at least 28 days, but not more than six months, ago.
Border traffic in the border triangle
Germany ➝ Austria
Austria is considered a high-risk area. The entry regulations have been massively tightened. For stays longer than 24h you can find all information here.
Austria ➝ Germany
Local border traffic between Germany & Austria
There are also no exceptions for short stays of less than 24 hours in Austria: Those who want to enter without quarantine must be recovered or vaccinated and additionally need a PCR test or booster vaccination.
Further information can be found here.
Germany ➝ Switzerland
Switzerland is considered a high-risk area – there is a travel warning from the Foreign Office. The entry requirements have been massively tightened. For stays longer than 24h you can find all information here.
| Corona test for 2G | YES |
| Corona-Test for unvaccinated | YES |
| Entry form required | YES (Link) |
| Quarantine in Switzerland | NO |
Switzerland ➝ Germany
The following applies to the return of tourists from Switzerland to Germany:
| Corona test for 2G | NO |
| Corona test for unvaccinated | YES |
| Entry form required | YES (Link) |
| Quarantine for 2G in Germany | NO |
| Quarantine for unvaccinated | YES |
For the return of short stays of less than 24h, neither Digital Entry Registration nor Quarantine are currently required. 3G applies.
You can find more information here.
Mask obligation – FFP2 mask
When visiting Lindau, please observe the mask requirement in the following areas:
- on meeting and traffic areas, especially in lifts, corridors, canteens and entrances, at the workplace,
- where the minimum distance of 1.5 m cannot be reliably maintained
- in commercial and service establishments, in wholesalers and retailers
- in doctors’ and dentists’ surgeries
- in all schools and educational establishments, including during lessons
- in local public transport in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg
- when shopping
- it is recommended to wear a mask on boat jetties
It is generally recommended to wear a mask wherever the minimum distance of 1.5m cannot be maintained.
Welcome- Center Lindau
The Lindau Tourist Information team is there for you:
Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Saturday
09:00 am – 12:00 pm and 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Wednesday and Sunday
09:00 am – 12:00 pm
Do you have questions about a vacation you have already booked?
Please contact the accommodation/agency you booked your stay with directly. Only these contractual partners can provide you with information on cancellations, refunds, etc. If you have any further questions, please contact our Tourist Information.
Stay healthy!
We know that these new restrictions involve a lot of sacrifice and loss – probably everyone wishes things were different at the moment…. Nevertheless, please try to make the best of the situation. Stay confident, stay solidary and empathetic and above all: stay healthy.
We cannot accept any responsibility for the topicality and completeness of the information on the linked pages. In case of doubt, please contact the respective state government that issued the ordinance, the tourism organisation of the state or, in case of consumer questions, the consumer advice centre of the respective state.
