Crete: You can travel to Greece again from mid-June.

This text was last updated on May 20, 2020. All current information on travel restrictions in the most popular holiday countries can be found here.

Bulgaria 

So far there have been around 2,260 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Bulgaria. 112 people died there from the virus, currently around 1,500 are still infected. 

In the meantime, the national emergency has been lifted in Bulgaria, but until at least mid-June, German nationals are only allowed to enter Bulgaria if they have a permanent, permanent or long-term residence status for Bulgaria. 

Sometimes there has been a relaxation in public life, but you still have to keep your distance when in contact with other people and wear mouth and nose protection. 

Denmark

Our northern neighbor country has had a total of around 11,200 people infected with corona so far. There are now only around 1,100 active cases. Denmark has closed its borders and imposed an entry ban on March 14, 2020 because of the corona virus. This applies to all entries to Denmark for which there are no important reasons and for the time being until May 31st. 

France

Of a total of more than 180,000 cases in France, more than 28,000 people have died from the coronavirus so far. There are currently almost 90,000 active cases. 

To enter France, you currently have to carry an international entry certificate that you have completed yourself. In addition, there is a strict mask requirement and many restrictions on public life and local public transport. Summer vacation is expected to be possible again from July, but then only for the French themselves. 

Greece

There are currently around 1,300 active Covid 19 infections in Greece. There were only a little more than 2,800 sick people there.

Crete: You can travel to Greece again from mid-June. (Source: Westend61 / imago images)

All persons entering Greece from abroad must currently expect at least until May 31 that they will have to undergo a COVID-19 test upon entry and, for this purpose, until the test result is available (after around 24 to 72 Hours) are accommodated in a hotel by the competent authorities. In any case, travelers must go into a 14-day house quarantine. Hotels and accommodations in Greece will also remain closed until the end of May, and flight connections will only be resumed gradually. The full start of tourism is scheduled for July 1st. The first outdoor tourist sites are already open again, and museums are scheduled to reopen in June. 

Italy

Italy is one of the countries that have been and are most severely affected by the coronavirus worldwide. Of a total of around 226,000 infections, around 67,000 are still active. 32,000 people died of the coronavirus in Italy. 

Entry into Italy is currently only allowed if it is verifiable "work-related trips, health reasons or other absolute necessities" acts. There are also numerous health checks and movement restrictions in the country. From June 3, entry from abroad and travel within Italy should be allowed again. Regions like South Tyrol will open the hotels again from the end of May.

Croatia

There were comparatively few corona cases in Croatia: of a total of 2,228 confirmed cases, only 187 are currently active. 

Croatia had also tightened its entry regulations in the wake of the corona pandemic, but have now loosened them again. The country wants to let foreign guests into the country again in the course of the summer. According to the Foreign Office, it is not clear which criteria the border police use to decide whether to enter the country. 

Netherlands

A total of around 44,300 people were infected with the coronavirus in the Netherlands, more than 38,400 are currently still ill. Around 5,700 people have already died of Covid-19 in the Netherlands.

There are currently no border controls between the Netherlands and Germany. However, the quarantine regulations of the federal states must be observed when returning to Germany. You can already book holiday apartments and accommodation in the Netherlands again, the tourist season should start again on July 1st, when campsites, for example, will open again to tourists. 

Austria

In our southern neighbor, Austria, there were more than 16,000 corona infections. Most have now recovered, and only a little more than 1,000 of the infections are still active. 

The Austrian border with Germany is to be fully reopened on June 15. Hotels and accommodations will open again at the end of May. Tourist attractions and museums are also set to reopen gradually in the coming weeks. There is, however, a mask requirement in public areas. 

Poland

Around 18,900 people in Poland have so far been infected with the corona virus. 936 people died of Covid-19. Around 10,300 people are currently infected. 

There are strict entry restrictions at the border with Poland and equally strict measures within the country. For example, it is mandatory to wear a mask in public. Hotels and hostels have reopened, but so far have only received Polish guests. In May, the Polish government announced that it would reopen the borders on June 15.

Portugal 

Portugal has had a total of almost 30,000 corona cases so far. More than 1,200 people died and even now more than 21,500 of the infections are still active. 

When entering Portugal, personal information about the destination and the reason for travel must be provided. There are currently no entry restrictions for German citizens at airports on mainland Portugal. However, stricter regulations apply to Madeira and the Azores. A 14-day hotel quarantine is still required there upon entry, albeit with exceptions.

Sweden

Of a total of almost 30,400 infections so far, 21,700 are currently still active in Sweden. Almost 3,700 people have died from the infection so far. 

Sweden: Especially over the summer months it becomes one "persistently high demands on the health system" expected. (Source: Westend61 / imago images)

The corona crisis is also leading to increased entry controls in Sweden. The government does not recommend traveling within Sweden. Especially over the summer months there will also be a "persistently high demands on the health system" expected.

Switzerland

Switzerland had a total of almost 30,600 corona infections. Most of the patients have now recovered. There are currently 1,111 active infections. 

Even if the entry restrictions to Switzerland have been gradually relaxed since mid-May, the regulations are still strict. For example, only people from certain groups of people such as transport companies or people who are important for the medical field and people with Swiss citizenship or corresponding travel documents are still allowed to enter. The remaining easing affects, for example, shops, restaurants and healthcare. From June 8th, recreational facilities such as zoos are to be reopened step by step. 

Spain

Spain was also hit hard by the corona virus. A total of 231,600 people have topadultreview.com been infected with the corona virus there so far, and almost 28,000 people have died. There are currently just over 53,500 active cases on the Iberian Peninsula. The holiday regions in particular are less affected: In the Canary Islands, for example, there are only around 600 active cases, in the Balearic Islands there are only around 240. 

Spain has imposed entry restrictions until at least mid-June, especially at the land borders with France and Portugal. Those who are allowed to enter also have to go into a 14-day quarantine. A border opening for tourists is expected for the end of June at the earliest.

Lanzarote: Spain also opens its borders to foreign tourists. (Source: Cavan Images / imago images)

Czech Republic

So far there have been around 8,600 corona infected people in the Czech Republic. There are currently 2,650 active cases. The country introduced border controls until at least June 13th. Rail, ship and regular bus services to Germany have largely been discontinued. 

Turkey

So far, Turkey has had a total of around 150,600 corona infected people. More than 4,000 people died from the virus, and there are currently 34,850 active cases. 

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The Turkish authorities have extended the entry ban for several countries affected by COVID-19 to include people from Germany since March 14, 2020. The borders have been closed and are strictly controlled. There are also curfews and restrictions on freedom of movement. At the end of May, domestic tourism should slowly start up again, and Turkey is also hoping for international travelers again in June. 

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The tourism industry in Italy is hoping for numerous vacationers from Germany this year, despite Corona. The mayor of a town on Lake Garda has been promoting it.

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Italy is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Germans – but also one of the European countries that have been and are hardest hit by the corona virus.

But there is light on the travel horizon: since June 3, entry into Italy has been permitted again. For many years, Lake Garda has been one of the most popular holiday destinations for Germans. So it is hardly surprising that the authorities there are beating the drum.

"We only had one corona case here"

"Visitors can feel absolutely safe here. We only had one corona case here" says, for example, the mayor of Limone sul Garda, Antonio Martinelli. "Our place is immune." Hotels, attractions and ferries would now gradually start operating. Holidaymakers do not have to lie on the beach with respiratory masks or sit in restaurants, but a safety distance also applies when on holiday.

70 percent of vacationers from Germany

Limone sul Garda is particularly popular with foreign tourists, around 70 percent come from Germany, said Martinelli. Last year, the small town had a total of 1.3 million overnight stays – only the metropolis of Milan had more in the Lombardy region. "We want to send a message to our beloved German friends that we longingly await them."

No masks on the beach: tourists and locals sunbathe on Riva del Garda beach. (Source: picture alliance / dpa)

The season usually runs from March to October, until now it has completely fallen into the water because of Corona, says Martinelli. "But we hope to bring something back in now." A particularly large number of visitors come from Bavaria to the northern Italian lake, which is located in the regions of Veneto and Lombardy and the province of Trentino.

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"The situation is calm, there is – and has never been – an emergency here" explains the President of the Tourist Consortium Lago di Garda Veneto, Paolo Artelio. All hopes now rest on the 15th