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Germany closes public life on Wednesday. What does this mean for Switzerland? The most important answers.
Is it allowed to enter Germany? The borders are not closed. Therefore, travel to Germany is not prohibited, although unnecessary travel should be avoided. It is mandatory to enter the digital check-in yourself when entering from Switzerland and taking a ten-day quarantine. Quarantine can be shortened by a negative corona test on the fifth day of entry at the earliest. Travel to Baden-Württemberg within the framework of the 24-hour rule is excluded from this. In addition, crown regulations in individual federal states, Link opens in a new window to vary.
Can I continue shopping in Germany? Switzerland is still on the German list of risk areas. However, shopping tourism in Baden-Württemberg is still allowed on a conditional basis. The quarantine obligation for a stay of less than 24 hours does not apply to people from neighboring Swiss regions.
However, the supply is limited, as most stores, except supermarkets, pharmacies and drugstores, have to close.
Do I have to complete a digital immigration record in every situation? Digital registration when entering is mandatory. In some cases, however, this may not apply. Registration is not required when traveling in Germany or when traveling through a risk zone without a stay. This may also not apply if you stay at the border for less than 24 hours. Entry for work reasons to transport people, goods or merchandise across borders is not affected.
Are there exit restrictions? Exit restrictions apply in individual federal states, including in Baden-Württemberg from 8 pm to 5 am Exceptions can be made for valid reasons such as professional activities, use of medical services, escorts and children in need of support or when attending events and offers schoolchildren. Restrictions also apply during the day from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., The link opens in a new window.
Can I visit my family living in Germany? Since the borders are open, the family can be visited in compliance with the regulations (digital registration and 10-day quarantine). In certain cases, however, there are exceptions that differ in individual federal states.
In Baden-Württemberg, for example, people who stay there for less than 72 hours due to visits from first-degree relatives, spouses or partners, or who have joint custody, can enter the country without obligation to quarantine.
Can I still benefit from parcel services? Packages delivered to an address close to the border should be available for collection. Some online parcel providers notice this. This is possible because the providers provide a service and do not belong to the retailers and because the borders remain open.
Does reverse shopping tourism await us? In principle, Germans can enter Switzerland. According to Urban Ruckstuhl, head of retail at the Kreuzlingen trade association, it is difficult to judge what will happen to reverse shopping tourism. However, you can imagine that some people who live in Germany will do their Christmas shopping in Switzerland. However, online trading remains the main competition and the higher prices in Switzerland are also worth mentioning.
