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But sometimes this is also due to snow conditions. “Despite all the discussions in recent days: we have received a lot of positive feedback that people can now finally ski,” said the spokesman for the Salzburg chair lift operator, Erich Egger, in an interview with APA.
Skiers should keep this in mind
- The maximum number of people allowed in closed and covered vehicles (gondolas, cabs, upholstered armchairs) is limited to 50 percent, Salzburger Land Tourismus reported in a broadcast on Wednesday.
- For families and people in the same household, the capacity may be exceeded 50 percent.
- In addition, people over 14 years of age must wear a FFP2 mask in gondolas, ski lifts with a protective hood (bubble), as well as in closed rooms and waiting areas in elevators and cash registers.
FFP2 masks can be purchased
The way individual ski areas treat the federal ordinance regarding coronavirus is different. For example, some also offer for sale FFP2 masks, which are mandatory for use on chairlifts and gondolas and when queuing for those over 14 years old. The Schmittenhöhenbahn in Zell am See, of which Egger is the managing director, will sell the masks for 2 euros at all ticket outlets. 20,000 pieces were organized to make sure you get through the Christmas season.
“Please participate here”
Egger believes that verification is possible because the FFP2 masks are characterized by a certain aspect: “They look something like the mouthguard of a knight’s armor.” It will be more difficult to check the age limit of 14 years. This is possible with season tickets because they are personalized, but it becomes difficult with daily tickets. In this context, Egger also asks parents to take responsibility for themselves. “Please join us here.”
Takeout ban in Salzburg ski huts
In Salzburg, it was refined with a state ordinance, which establishes an extensive ban on take-out offers in ski cabins and takes effect today and is initially limited to January 18. Specifically, it prohibits the collection of food and beverages in catering establishments that cannot be reached by guests with motor vehicles on public roads. Therefore, some cabins may offer take-out meals, especially in valley stations.
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No food or fun in the cabin while you ski.
If the ski areas of Salzburg and Tyrol can open tomorrow, winter sports enthusiasts will have to pack their own food. Cabin owners cannot offer take out meals.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm remains closed
The Saalbach-Hinterglemm Ski World Cup region will not start at the moment. A cable car company couldn’t guarantee a review of the mask requirement, but the legal responsibility if something happens rests with the CEOs, Managing Director Isabella Dschullnigg explained at this step.
No foreign guests
While ski areas may open at least to local guests, all lodging establishments must be closed at this time and until January 17 inclusive. For the predominantly family hotels and guesthouses in the SalzburgerLand, this situation is a big challenge, as SalzburgerLand Tourismus noted in a broadcast on Wednesday.
“More than three-quarters of our winter guests come from abroad, 40 percent of all guests from Germany only,” said Leo Bauernberger, Managing Director of SalzburgerLand Tourismus Gesellschaft. “Therefore, it is in all of us to keep the pandemic under control and to do what is humanly possible to gradually dismantle existing restrictions. Even if it challenges us a lot, we still believe in this winter.”
Openness is “an important sign”
That the ski areas are opening now is a very important sign. “This, of course, is also noticeable in our neighboring countries. Images of snowy slopes in our ski areas and of a considerate coexistence on the slopes awaken the longing in those who currently cannot come to us.”
(Source: APA / SALZBURG24)
