Current situation

Information on the coronavirus

Information for our guests on the current situation regarding coronavirus in Val Müstair.

Valid from: 19 January 2022

Chars giasts, esteemed guests

Below you will find the most important information and regulations in connection with the coronavirus. All measures are aimed at reducing new infections with the virus.

For questions about your booking, please contact your host directly. You can make general booking enquiries in our Online-Shop.

The following regulations are limited in time until probably 31 March 2022

Important definitions:

3G certificate rule:
The Covid certificate serves as proof for persons aged 16 years and over who have

have been vaccinated against Covid-19,
have already had the disease
have a negative PCR test result (72 h valid) or antigen rapid test result (24 h valid).

2G with mandatory mask and seat
Access only for vaccinated and recovered persons (except persons under 16 years). In addition, masks are compulsory and people are required to sit down during consumption.

2G+
Where neither mask wearing nor compulsory sitting is possible, only vaccinated and recovered persons (except persons under 16 years of age) are admitted. If the vaccination/recovery was more than 4 months ago, a negative test result must also be presented.

Restaurants

The restaurants are open.

Indoor

Indoors in restaurants, the 2G regulation applies with a mask requirement and a seat requirement for consumption; the mask requirement does not apply. Restaurants are free to introduce 2G+ as well.

Outdoor area (terraces)

No certificate requirement, but establishments are free to require certificates from guests. If no certificates are required outside, the minimum distance of 1.5 metres between groups must be maintained or effective barriers must be installed.

Registration of guest data is not necessary.

Take-Away

Click here for an overview of take-away options in the region.

Hotels

In all hotels, only the hotel stay incl. check-in and transfer to the room is exempt from the certificate obligation. For all other areas, 2G or 2G+ applies. This also applies if these are used exclusively by hotel guests.
In all zones, masks and minimum distances are mandatory for all hotel guests - regardless of whether they have a certificate or not.

Please note that hotels have the option to voluntarily introduce 2G or 2G+ for the entire operation.

Holiday flats

The rules for private meetings apply.

Campsites

There is no certificate requirement at the campsites.

In general indoor areas, masks are compulsory. For gastronomy or other special offers at campsites, the respective regulations apply.

Discos, bars and dance halls

In discos, bars and dance clubs, 2G+ applies.

Tourist offer

Scuol mountain railways | Motta Naluns ski area

No certificate obligation.

For mountain railways, the regulations of public transport apply and thus the obligation to wear a mask in closed railway cabins as well as additional distances and the interiors of stations.

Please note that stricter rules than those stipulated by the federal government apply to individual catering establishments in the ski area. You will find all the latest information on the Scuol mountain railways website.

Other leisure and sports activities

Museums, libraries, other recreational facilities and sports centres are open. Indoors, 2G applies with mandatory mask wearing; where mask wearing is not possible, 2G+ applies.

Retail trade and services

The shops are open.

Retail trade and personal services (such as hairdressers, therapeutic services and counselling services) are not subject to compulsory certification.

Events

Outdoor events with more than 300 people: 3G
Indoor events (theatres, cinemas, sporting events, private events such as weddings in premises open to the public): 2G with compulsory masks and seating.

Our holiday tips
Here you will find all the holiday tips that you can currently experience in our region while observing the protection measures. We record your contact details for the holiday tips. For all holiday tips that take place indoors, 2G applies and masks and seating are compulsory when consuming. Where wearing a mask and compulsory seating indoors is not possible, 2G+ applies.

Private events and meetings with friends and family

Maximum of 10 people if there is at least one unvaccinated and unwell person.
Maximum 30 people indoors: 2G
Maximum 50 people outside

The 3G, 2G and 2G+ regulations do not apply to

Public transport, including mountain railways
retail trade
Personal services, such as hairdressing salons, therapeutic and counselling services (e.g. banks or information centres).
private events in private premises for up to 30 people.
for religious events or funerals for up to 50 persons
Political opinion-forming events for up to 50 people

Obligatory wearing of masks

In Switzerland, persons over the age of 12 are required to wear masks in publicly accessible indoor areas that are not subject to compulsory certification. The obligation to wear masks also applies in the retail trade, public transport and mountain railways. It remains important to maintain a minimum distance of 1.5 metres and to observe the hygiene rules in order to prevent new infections from the coronavirus.

Covid-19 tests in Val Müstair

You can find an overview of the various test options here. On the website of the Federal Office of Public Health you can also do a corona check, which helps you to assess whether a test is useful.

Rapid antigen tests and saliva PCR pool tests are free of charge.

The self-tests as well as individual PCR tests and antibody tests are still subject to a charge.

Entry into Switzerland

A good overview of the current entry regulations is provided by this infographic.

When entering Switzerland, 3G applies in principle. Non-vaccinated/recovered persons must present either a PCR test (not older than 72h) or an antigen test (not older than 24h).

When entering Switzerland by plane or long-distance bus, all entrants - vaccinated, recovered and negatively tested persons - must complete the entry form (Passenger Locator Form, SwissPLF). Currently, there is no quarantine obligation for people entering Switzerland.

Validity Covid certificates from foreign guests
Covid certificates from the EU ("EU Digital COVID Certificate") and compatible certificates are recognised in Switzerland. All other guests who have been vaccinated abroad with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) can obtain a Swiss Covid certificate by filling out an application form. For a hassle-free journey, you will need the Swiss Covid certificate before you travel. Please note that the processing of your application may take approximately 5 working days.

Exemptions from the testing requirement and entry form requirement
The following persons do not have to present a certificate or an entry form when entering Switzerland:

Travellers from border regions. The following regions/federal states are considered border regions:
- Austria: Tyrol, Vorarlberg
- Germany: Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria
- Italy: Trentino/South Tyrol, Lombardy, Piedmont/Aosta Valley
- France: Grand-Est, Bourgogne/Franche Comté, Auvergne/Rhône-Alpes
- Liechtenstein
Cross-border commuters, chauffeurs and persons travelling through Switzerland without a stopover in Switzerland

Return journey
Please note any restrictions in your country of origin for your journey home from Switzerland.

Behavioural recommendations of the Federal Office of Public Health

The recommendations of the Federal Office of Public Health regarding keeping a distance and hygiene still apply.

Clean & Safe – Your health is important to us

The establishments have a protection concept with concrete measures to protect guests and employees and to enable them to have a pleasant stay. This is communicated with the new Clean & Safe label of the Swiss tourism organisations.

Fin bainbod – see you soon!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Val Müstair holiday region and wish you a wonderful holiday already today.

Your team of the holiday region Val Müstair