Covid-19 Safety Measures
At INTERSPORT Rent, hygiene has always been very important to us in ski and bike rental. It has always gone without saying for us that we disinfect helmets, ski boots and other rental items after every rental. Of course we are doing this as thoroughly as ever in the current corona situation. Please pay attention to keep distance to others and wear a FFP2-mask where necessary. If you're not feeling well, please stay at home. This is how we can protect each other.
We are doing this and much more for your safety:
- Careful disinfection of the equipment after each rental.
- Hygiene stations with hand sanitiser for our customers.
- Sufficient distance through guidance systems in the shop.
- Many of our employees have completed a COVID-19 safety training. This training is TÜV certified.
- We attach great importance to the health of our customers and employees.
By the way: If you book your equipment online we can already prepare everything and you just need to pick up your equipment. Ideally, you should also pay online, so we can avoid contact with cash. You can of course cancel your reservation at any time free of charge. You will then receive your money back. Our customers have been relying on this for many years.
Information on the current situation in Austria
Holidays in Austria are possible! Restaurants, accommodation, art and culture as well as thermal baths and amusement facilities are open. There are clear safety concepts for these businesses. For many activities (e.g. entering restaurants, hotels etc.) the so-called "3-G rule" (= short for German “geimpft, getestet, genesen” which means tested, vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19) applies. There is a wide range of testing opportunities in Austria.
Entering Austria under consideration of being tested, recovered or vaccinated is possible from most European countries and some other countries without quarantine.
In Austria, the EU digital Covid certificate ("green passport") is accepted. Alternative proofs (test certificate, vaccination certificate in German or English) are also valid.
For autumn and winter 2021/2022, Austria works with a 3 stage plan based on the occupied intensive care beds:
Stage 1 - currently in effect
These measures apply additionally when 200 intensive care beds are occupied:
- Wearing an FFP2 mask is obligatory in shops for daily needs (e.g. grocery store, pharmacy, banks), public transport and cable cars.
- Wearing an FFP2 mask is obligatory in all shops and museums for those that are not vaccinated or have recoverd from Covid-19.
- 3-G rule applies for events and gatherings of 25 persons or more
- Antigen tests are now only valid for 24 hours from the time the test is taken
Stage 2
7 days after exceeding 300 occupied intensive care beds, the following additional measures apply:
- So called 2-G rule (vaccinated/recovered) applies in nightclubs and discos, for après ski and at events without assigned seating with more than 500 attendees
- Antigen self tests are no longer accepted as proof
Stage 3
7 days after exceeding 400 occupied intensive care beds, the following additional measures apply:
- Concerning the 3-G rule: vaccinated, recovered or PCR tested. Antigen tests are no longer sufficient anywhere.
Is ski and bike rental open? Yes, renting sports equipment is possible. We recommend to make an online reservation and to fill in all data during the online check-in (skill level, body height and weight). This way our Rentertainers can already prepare the equipment and you will save time in the shop.
Skiing holiday in Austria – what can I expect?
Entering restaurants and hotels is possible when you are tested, vaccinated or recovered. From stage 2, antigen self tests are no longer valid as proof of entry. From stage 3, only negative PCR tests are valid as proof of testing, antigen tests are no longer accepted.
In cable cars, wearing FFP2 masks is mandatory for everyone. From the start of the season, the 3-G rule (vaccinated, tested, recovered) will also apply. The proof of vaccination, of recovery or the negative test result will be checked when buying the lift pass. Capacity restrictions on lifts and gondolas are not planned in order to avoid queues forming in front of the cable cars. In areas where the rule of being tested, recovered or vaccinated applies and FFP2 masks must be worn, no distance rules apply.
The rules for après ski are based on the measures for nightclubs and discos. At stage 1, guests must provide a negative PCR test result, proof of vaccination or proof of recovery. From stage 2, you have to provide a proof of being vaccinated or recovered.
Exercising to stay healthy! Skiing and snowboarding are outdoor sports. Exercising in the fresh mountain air boosts our circulation and strengthens our immune system. It is also easy to keep disctance in the Austrian mountains.
We can achieve anything together! During your holiday, please make sure to wear a FFP2 mask where necessary and wash your hands regularly. If you feel ill, please inform your hotel immediately and rest. Cashless payments are also recommended wherever possible. If you book your sports equipment online, you will get to the mountains even faster.
Visit the website of the Austrian National Tourist Office for more up-to-date information on winter holidays in Austria in times of the Corona virus, entry regulations and testing opportunities.
Despite of careful research, we cannot guarantee the completeness and accuracy of the information provided.
Last update: 22.9.2021