In addition, travelers from countries with more than 100 new cases of coronavirus per 100 000 population in the last two weeks must be quarantined for 14 days after arriving in Austria.
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The German, French and Italian governments have been active in pushing for European ski resorts to remain closed, in an effort to reduce the risks of Covid-19 proliferation.
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Austria, which makes a significant profit from winter tourism, initially opposed the demands of the large countries of the European Union.
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Despite the restrictions on tourism, the ski slopes will be opened to locals on December 24, said Chancellor Sebastián Kurcs.
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“The pandemic is not over. The virus is still among us, and the infection rates are extremely high,” Kurch said, explaining why the quarantine requirements have not yet been completely lifted.
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However, shops, hairdressers and many schools will open their doors again from Monday. The requirements for curfew will be relaxed.
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During Christmas, which starts on December 24, people will be able to gather for celebrations in small groups, with a total of no more than ten.
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Since mid-November, the number of new cases of coronavirus registered in Austria has fallen from 9,000 to 4,000 every day.
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