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information on the purchase of ski passes

From November 15, the 2G rule will apply. 
This means that you will need proof that you have been recovered or vaccinated when you buy your ticket. Tests are no longer valid. This proof is required from the age of 12.

• The 2G certificate is checked when the ski pass is purchased and is unlocked for the period of validity of the respective certificate. For example, if you provide proof of recovery when you purchase a season pass, you may be issued a season pass, but it may only be activated for a maximum of 180 days after recovery. After that, you need to provide a new 2G proof to continue using the season pass.
• When ski passes are issued by third parties (e.g. by hotel operators, instructors at school ski courses, etc.), the third party acts on behalf of the lift operator and ensures that an appropriate 2G check is carried out by the aforesaid third party.

Online ticket shop and voucher shop:
Using the online ticket shop, all guests can conveniently order their ski passes at home or top them up if they already have a keycard. Please note that it may take a few days for the tickets to be sent by post. Here, too, we guarantee you the greatest possible security! The value of unredeemed ski passes remains 100%. This value can be redeemed at a later date, e.g. also in the following season. The same applies to gift vouchers.

valid 2g proofs

Vaccinated

• BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca: 9 months (270 days) after receiving second or third vaccination.
• Johnson/Johnson: valid until 02.01.2022,  from 03.01.2022 a 2nd vaccination is necessary
• Recovered 1/1 Vaccinated: 12 months (360 days) after receiving the vaccination 

• Important note: As of 1 February 2022, the validity of vaccination certificates in Austria will change. The first vaccination series (2 vaccinations or recovery + 1 vaccination) will be valid for 6 months (180 days) in the future. The vaccination certificate for the booster vaccination (3 vaccinations or recovery + 2 vaccinations) is still valid for 9 months (270 days). However, for entry into Austria, vaccination certificates are still valid for 270 days.

Recovered

• Proof of recovery or certificate of isolation: 6 months (180 days) after end of quarantine.
  A medical confirmation of an infection confirmed by a molecular biological test also counts as evidence.

Children

• Proof of 2G is required from the age of 12.
• For school children from Austria, the Ninja Pass is considered equivalent to the 2G proof and is also valid for the weekends of the respective test week.
  During the school-free period, the 2G proof can still be replaced for school-age children if proof of tests and test intervals similar to the Ninja Pass can be provided. The proof is defined as a negative result of a molecular biological test for SARS-CoV-2 (e.g. PCR test) carried out by an authorised body, the sampling of which must not have taken place more than 72 hours ago.
• Foreign children of compulsory school age from 12 to 15 years need to be able to show consistently negative tests (of which at least 2 tests are PCR tests) during one calendar week. In the case of PCR tests, the test must have been taken no longer than 72 hours ago.

Holiday Ninja Pass for children

• The Holiday Ninja Pass is valid as a substitute for the 2G certificate during the school-free period for Austrian children and teenagers of compulsory school age as well as for holiday guests from abroad of compulsory school age.
• The cut-off date for compulsory school attendance is 01 September 2006 (in accordance with the Compulsory School Attendance Act 1985). All children born from 01 September 2006 are considered to be of compulsory school attendance and can use the Holiday Ninja Pass.
• The Holiday Ninja Pass is then equivalent to a 2G certificate if:
  • there is always a valid negative test proof from day 1 to day 5;
  • at least 2 of the tests are PCR tests;
  • all official test proofs are attached to the Holiday Ninja Pass in paper form or digitally and a valid photo ID is carried.
• If, in an individual case, a PCR test proof cannot be presented due to an untimely evaluation (longer than 24 hours) or lack of availability, proof of an antigen test from an authorised body is permissible instead as an exception (provided this can be credibly demonstrated).
• The regulation is the same as for the Ninja Pass of the schools, according to which the validity period for antigen tests is 48 hours and for PCR tests 72 hours.
• The Holiday Ninja Pass is valid during non-school periods. In addition to holidays, this also includes other times when children are not in school as authorised, such as periods of homeschooling.
• The 7-day validity period starts on the day of the first test. The 7-day rhythm is flexible, which means that the testing series can be started on any day of the week. The day of sampling of the first test is day 1 of the 7-day period. Thus, the Holiday Ninja Pass can also start before the beginning of the holiday.
• The PCR test required for entry into Austria can also be registered in the Holiday Ninja Pass. 
• Here you can download the Holiday Ninja Pass. 

Legally approved exemptions from the 2G requirement

• Pregnant women and persons who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons are exempt from the compulsory presentation of a 2G certificate. These people may use the cable car upon presentation of a medical certificate together with a negative PCR test.

With Safe2Ski you can also activate your ski pass quickly and easily online with your digital 2G proof (vaccinated or recovered).

This is how the activation works:

• Enter ticket number (23-digit number starting with 01-....)
• Upload digital 2G proof (QR code)
• Agree

Note:
If you click on "Agree", your ski pass remains linked according to the validity of your 2G certificate. By clicking on "Decline", the ski pass is only linked to the valid 2G certificate for today and must be activated again on all further days.

However, activation is of course also possible on site at the ticket offices.

safety measures in THE ski area

• Mouth-nose protection 
  From 11 January 2022, people over the age of 15 need to wear an FFP2 mask also outdoors, where the distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. In general this rule applies e.g. in the gondolas, chair lifts, queuing areas, etc.
  Children from 6 to 14 years of age may wear a mouth-nose-protection mask instead of the FFP2 mask. Children under 6 years of age are exempt from the mask requirement.
• Disinfection of gondolas:
  All gondolas are regularly disinfected using a cold fogging process. Please ensure that there is sufficient ventilation during the ride (e.g. open windows or weather protection bonnets).
• Signs and disinfection dispensers:
  Information signs regarding rules of conduct will be posted at all boarding areas and disinfection dispensers will be set up at the mountain and valley stations of the cable cars.
• Intercom systems and cashless payment:
  All ticket offices are equipped with an intercom system and cashless payment terminals.
• Employees
  From 01 November, the 3G rule applies at the workplace. This means that all employees are either tested, recovered or vaccinated. As a result of the 3G rule, employees will no longer be required to wear masks.
  In addition, all employees undergo regular health checks. 

SAFETY RULES for huts and RESTAURANTS

• 2G certificate
  2G certificate (recovered or vaccinated) is also required in the huts and restaurants. 
• Registration obligation
  For stays of more than 15 minutes, guests are required to register in all restaurants and catering establishments. This registration is done quickly and conveniently via QR code at the entrance to the restaurants and catering establishments or directly at the table and is 100% data protection compliant. Alternatively, registration by means of a form is also possible.
• FFP2 mask requirement (except at the table)
• No test obligation for Take Away
• No Après Ski
• No standing or bar service
• Closing time at 11:00 p.m.
• Employee safety
  For employees with customer contact, the FFP2 mask obligation is waived if the 3G rule is observed.

Find a list of restaurants in the ski area!

TRANSPORT OF SKI INSTRUCTORS BY CABLE CAR

The use of the cable car is necessary for ski instructors in the course of their work. For this reason, ski instructors are exempt from the 2G obligation. However, they need a valid 3G certificate (vaccinated, recovered, tested). and have to wear an FFP2 mask at all times.

In addition, the mask requirement applies when entering places of work. 

• In contrast to previous regulations, the mask requirement for ski school owners, ski instructors and other employees of the ski school "at the place of professional activity" applies not only in closed rooms, but also outdoors. This is justified by the fact that for ski schools the entire ski area is the place of work. 

If ski instructors use the cable car in their free time, they must present a valid 2G certificate (vaccinated or recovered).

INFORMATION on arrival

Currently the 2G+ rule applies for the entry. This means that you must be vaccinated or recovered and also have a valid PCR test (maximum 72 hours old) with you. 
Exception: People who have a booster vaccination (3rd vaccination) do not need a PCR test for the entry. 
Otherwise, the entry is possible, but a quarantine is obligatory, which can be ended on the 5th day at the earliest with a negative PCR test.

The entry from virus variant areas (Netherlands, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway) is only possible with the booster vaccination and an additional PCR test. Otherwise, quarantine is obligatory. In addition, pre-travel clearance registration is required.

Children under 12 years of age do not need a 2G proof and PCR test for the entry. Children of school age between 12 and 15 years can enter the country with a negative PCR test result. Furthermore, the Holiday Ninja Pass applies as a special regulation for these children. 

As of 16 January 2022, Austria is considered a high-risk area on the part of Germany. For more information, please refer to the regulations of the German Foreign Office.
 

• You can find all relevant information for your arrival here.
• You can find answers to frequently asked questions about travelling here.
• Please take note of both the Austrian regulations and the regulations in your home country when travelling to Austria.

WHO CAN I TURN TO IF I HAVE A QUESTION?

• contact form 
• by E-Mail: info@skijuwel.com
• by telephone Bergbahn Alpbachtal office: +43 5336 5233
• by telephone Bergbahn Wildschönau office: +43 5339 5353