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Hear Hear!!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Absolutely agree @Cacciatore and also thanks to @munich_irish for the local German/Bavarian information!
I feel very fortunate to have been able to make it out to Austria. Hopefully these additional restrictions won't last too long.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
| And apologies if I’ve missed anyone |
You forgot to count yourself there, didn't you? 
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| VolklAttivaS5 wrote: |
| @beano, yes I think Feb is certainly the choice of many. I’ve had some great powder days in March and January so it’s hard for me to decide which is best. |
Every month has its pluses, i especially love March for the long days and the sun, April post Easter on the Kitszteinhorn can be spectacular and often like having own private mountain.
Lets hope things settle down and we can all get some turns in this year!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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New sport- chasing flights and trying to dodge national lockdowns. Moments of great joy mixed with high anxiety. Ultimately pointless and very expensive.
Just like real skiing 
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So if what has been strongly suggested comes to pass:
Are arrivals from the UK before the 24th free to travel, ski, etc.?
One hopes so but probably too early to say?
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
If it’s not been acknowledged before, I’d like to say a particular thanks to some of the Austrian ‘locals’ who’ve been doing their excellent best in keeping folk informed and answering questions (often very repetitiously) regarding some of the complex and oft changing rules for entry to Austria.
Given that folk are, at times, quite stressed/puzzled/anxious (understandably) about their planned holidays, the ‘locals’ are giving time freely and helpfully to try and clarify an ever changing picture, never mind their regular jobs/interests and daily life.
@Chris_n, @Scarlet, @RedandWhiteFlachau, @DB, for example. And apologies if I’ve missed anyone  |
I would also like to extend my thanks too! This forum has been really helpful over the last few weeks!
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| Doccam wrote: |
New sport- chasing flights and trying to dodge national lockdowns. Moments of great joy mixed with high anxiety. Ultimately pointless and very expensive.
Just like real skiing |
That actually made me smile for the first time today...
Although the irony is that I'd actually got a very very nice deal on my package to Kaprun, and it would probably have been my cheapest ever ski holiday. C'est la vie, as they say over in another place already shut to us Brits...
And just to add in my own thanks, even if the information I've received hasn't been what I really wanted to hear!
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
If it’s not been acknowledged before, I’d like to say a particular thanks to some of the Austrian ‘locals’ who’ve been doing their excellent best in keeping folk informed and answering questions (often very repetitiously) regarding some of the complex and oft changing rules for entry to Austria.
Given that folk are, at times, quite stressed/puzzled/anxious (understandably) about their planned holidays, the ‘locals’ are giving time freely and helpfully to try and clarify an ever changing picture, never mind their regular jobs/interests and daily life.
@Chris_n, @Scarlet, @RedandWhiteFlachau, @DB, for example. And apologies if I’ve missed anyone |
I wholeheartedly echo this sentiment! Thank you for your help and advice. This forum has been my go-to place for up to date news and information!
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@munich_irish, apologies….I missed you out  You’ve also contributed massively.
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You know it makes sense.
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If Omicron spreads as quickly as some experts forecast then it will be the dominant variant everywhere very soon. And the virus variant areas get downgraded to high risk areas again. This happened in the summer with delta so I’m hopeful that our February skiing trip can go ahead!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Thanks from me too! Such a valuable resource this forum and all who contribute 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Cacciatore, no more than many others, hopefully we can all get some skiing in before too long!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Normski71 wrote: |
| https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2021/12/ski-options-fall-off-cliff-austrian-quarantine-rule/ |
Tricky. The relatively new minister is from the junior coalition partner (Green Party) in the government. I wonder what the OVP leader and party will make of this. It’s possible there may be some politics at play. Or possibly softening up the population for an anticipated further lockdown. Who knows.
The daily infection rate figures are again down.
Vorarlberg and Tirol remain at the higher end of National figures on infection rates per 100,000 over the last 7 days.
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| munich_irish wrote: |
| @Cacciatore, no more than many others, hopefully we can all get some skiing in before too long! |
Fingers crossed!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| Cacciatore wrote: |
| munich_irish wrote: |
| @Cacciatore, no more than many others, hopefully we can all get some skiing in before too long! |
Fingers crossed! |
I was going to add, yes everything crossed (including skis), but on second thoughts maybe crossed skis are not such a good idea..... 
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TT has an update on the "travel ban" suggestion. https://liveblog.tt.com/414/coronavirus/114908/muckstein-bei-omikron-zeit-gewinnen-novavax-kommt-ende-janner . I havent seen all the details but from the brief comments it does seem as if the "ban" is not set in stone. The Health Minister's words were "Das ist eine Möglichkeit" ie that is one possibility. There is a committee of experts who are going to report tomorrow. I guess there is ample room for behind the scenes politicking, a la Boris Johnson, as some of the main tourist areas ie Tirol & Vorarlberg will be very much against. Maybe something short of a ban such as only booster + test is also a "possibility"
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It’s the hope that kills you…
Due to fly on 31st December 2021 for our delayed Christmas 2020 holiday to Hinterglemm.
I’m starting to think that Crossrail may be open before I get to travel again!
First world problems I know but I’m still gutted by this (possible? Probable?) update to the rules.
2023 anyone?
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The way the media are ramping up the hysteria in the UK, the chances are that travel will be banned around new year/early Jan anyway.
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Given the delay between getting infected, developing symptoms, getting tested, result of test, and that result getting reported in daily figures, I'd say Omicron already dominant in every European country. Travel bans are same mistakes all over again. If you don't want people to travel, issue advisory. Close ski lifts
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Next 2 weeks will tell ao lot. As omicron ravages UK, Ireland, Scandinavia, Netherlands, and everywhere else, if hospitalizations and deaths remain stubbornly low, then we'll know authorities will have to get a life
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A word of caution about daily case counts over next few days coming into Christmas. Many people eager to see family/friends etc will avoid getting tested right now for love or money, just like last year, and we know how that ended..
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Just take a deep breath and count to ten. There's no point in trying to second guess our political class. We're just hoping that things come good. Confident that Number 1 son will have a flight back to UK on 27th Dec but not so sure that Jet 2 will be flying on 8th Jan to return Number 2 son. At least he can nip up to Munich and get a Lufthansa flight back to UK. That said, and I quote, "If Uni goes online and I can't play rugby then I'm f**king staying here." I think he gets his diction from Mother.
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A bit more https://www.tt.com/artikel/30808894/einreise-aus-grossbritannien-niederlande-und-co-ab-freitag-deutlich-erschwert , Google translate is average but it is understandable. Basic summary is that, there has been concern expressed about the plane loads of British tourists turning up (reflected in various comments above) amongst other things. Some of the public health people want an effective travel ban but others, especially from the ÖVP (party of the Chancellor and also Tirolean First Minister) are against, suggesting that a wait and see approach is better as the new measures were only introduced a few days ago.
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You know it makes sense.
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@@munich_irish, @munich_irish,
Thank you, was there any sting in the tail of German announcement tonight
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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A friend of mine was planning to fly to Munich on 28th Dec where I would have met him to take him on to Tyrol. Being a very careful sort of chap, he asked the Border Police in Munich if this was allowed. Their answer was “No”, more exactly:
“Referring to your request, a transit from Munich Airport by car to Austria is NOT possible due to the current restrictions.
Only transit by plane is currently possible.”
I presume that means transit within the airport building.
I have another friend who is planning to fly to Munich tomorrow! His only advantage is that he has a long-term rental on an apartment over here. We shall see whether that gets him onto the flight and through Germany.
What a pain this pandemic is!
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Poster: A snowHead
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The horse has bolted
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| backhojo wrote: |
| Scarlet wrote: |
| There is a recovery certificate provided by the Austrian Govt which can be printed and then signed by a GP which will suffice for anyone who doesn't have the required proof of recovery. Several people on here have already stated that they have done this, so it is clearly possible. |
you will no get a UK GP to sign this...unless someone knows different. my wife is a GP an I am a manager in a GP surgery. its not something we do. all surgeries I have found with something on their website have stated that you need to ring 119 or look online at the gov website. all roads appear to point to the NHS proof of infection app |
Print it off….put it in an envelope with clear instructions to your doctor and ask.
Sitting in Austria using it for my daughter…nothing can be assumed in the covid world.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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This link (provided by the Border Police in Munich) is one of the most comprehensive summaries of the current restrictions I have come across.
There was another useful link also given but this one (with really much the same information) is in German.
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@2waterford, the announcements in Germany this evening have no implications for visitors or transiting visitors (unless you were planning on coming to see the New Year fireworks)
@espri, if your friend has Austrian residency I suspect he might be OK, though the challenge will be being allowed on the plane in the first place.
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@munich_irish,
Thank you, I am a bit of a light weight on NYE and never manage to stay up until midnight anyway.
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| backhojo wrote: |
| Scarlet wrote: |
| There is a recovery certificate provided by the Austrian Govt which can be printed and then signed by a GP which will suffice for anyone who doesn't have the required proof of recovery. Several people on here have already stated that they have done this, so it is clearly possible. |
you will no get a UK GP to sign this...unless someone knows different. my wife is a GP an I am a manager in a GP surgery. its not something we do. all surgeries I have found with something on their website have stated that you need to ring 119 or look online at the gov website. all roads appear to point to the NHS proof of infection app |
First hand experience - we have guests here currently, from the UK, who managed to do exactly this.
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@espri,
Thanks. That's very helpful.
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| backhojo wrote: |
| Scarlet wrote: |
| There is a recovery certificate provided by the Austrian Govt which can be printed and then signed by a GP which will suffice for anyone who doesn't have the required proof of recovery. Several people on here have already stated that they have done this, so it is clearly possible. |
you will no get a UK GP to sign this...unless someone knows different. my wife is a GP an I am a manager in a GP surgery. its not something we do. all surgeries I have found with something on their website have stated that you need to ring 119 or look online at the gov website. all roads appear to point to the NHS proof of infection app |
First hand experience - we have guests here currently, from the UK, who managed to do exactly this. |
thanks.its becoming clearer. i didnt twig that you can print the austrian example off and get it completed. where it doesnt work is when some one contacts the GP to ask for a "proof of recovery certificate" as such a thing doesnt exist !
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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| munich_irish wrote: |
| TT has an update on the "travel ban" suggestion. https://liveblog.tt.com/414/coronavirus/114908/muckstein-bei-omikron-zeit-gewinnen-novavax-kommt-ende-janner . I havent seen all the details but from the brief comments it does seem as if the "ban" is not set in stone. The Health Minister's words were "Das ist eine Möglichkeit" ie that is one possibility. There is a committee of experts who are going to report tomorrow. I guess there is ample room for behind the scenes politicking, a la Boris Johnson, as some of the main tourist areas ie Tirol & Vorarlberg will be very much against. Maybe something short of a ban such as only booster + test is also a "possibility" |
Thanks for the above. Do you have any idea of when the meeting and any announcement may take place? Hopefully there would be an early announcement especially as they are talking about making the change tomorrow.
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| backhojo wrote: |
| Cacciatore wrote: |
| backhojo wrote: |
| Scarlet wrote: |
| There is a recovery certificate provided by the Austrian Govt which can be printed and then signed by a GP which will suffice for anyone who doesn't have the required proof of recovery. Several people on here have already stated that they have done this, so it is clearly possible. |
you will no get a UK GP to sign this...unless someone knows different. my wife is a GP an I am a manager in a GP surgery. its not something we do. all surgeries I have found with something on their website have stated that you need to ring 119 or look online at the gov website. all roads appear to point to the NHS proof of infection app |
First hand experience - we have guests here currently, from the UK, who managed to do exactly this. |
thanks.its becoming clearer. i didnt twig that you can print the austrian example off and get it completed. where it doesnt work is when some one contacts the GP to ask for a "proof of recovery certificate" as such a thing doesnt exist ! |
One of my sons has his vaccinations AND his recovery "certificate" listed on his NHS COVID Travel pass. He went on the NHS Website, logged in, requested a Travel Pass and it lists his innoculations, Positive test (Oct 21) and the recovery. The recovery entry also has a QR Code which is accepted on the Austrian Scanners. I'm not sure why others are having so many problems.
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