The daily updated overview of corona loosening
Last updated on 8. July 2020

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When you select a question you will get an overview of all local regulations.

Brandenburg Berlin Baden-Württemberg Bavaria Bremen Hesse Hamburg Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Lower Saxony North Rhine-Westphalia Rhineland-Palatinate Schleswig-Holstein Saarland Saxony Saxony-Anhalt Thuringia
When will childcare be available again? When do the primary schools open? When do classes in secondary schools start? When do educational institutions open? When does my university or college open? When can I see the doctor again? What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? When do sports clubs and sports fields open? What cultural events are possible? When are hotels and restaurants open again? When do major events start? What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? When are churches open again?

Baden-Württemberg

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? The daycare centres are fully open again.
When do the primary schools open? All pupils should receive attendance lessons again, at least temporarily.
When do classes in secondary schools start? At grammar schools, secondary schools, Haupt- and Werkrealschulen, the class levels have been taught alternately since after the Whitsun holidays in order to reach all pupils. Classes that started on 4 May and are about to graduate this year or next year will remain in attendance permanently.
When do educational institutions open? Please inform yourself on the home page of your respective educational institution.
When does my university or college open? Universities are only open for the necessary presence operation.
When can I see the doctor again? Doctors recommend continuing to take preventive medical exams.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? In public, 20 people from several households may meet. For private events there are no numerical restrictions if all are related to each other.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Public sports facilities/sports grounds may reopen, even in closed rooms, e.g. fitness studios and dance schools. Sports clubs are also allowed to train in halls again. Open-air pools and bathing lakes may be opened under certain conditions.
What cultural events are possible? Museums are open. Cinemas may reopen with a fixed seating limit of 100 people. Leisure parks and youth clubs may reopen.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants have been allowed to reopen since 18 May, hotels since 29 May. Bars and pubs have been allowed to open since 2 June, subject to hygiene regulations. Holiday flats may reopen as far as self-catering is possible.
When do major events start? Non-private events with fixed seats have been allowed since 1 June with up to 100 participants. The organisers must draw up a hygiene concept for this. Major events are prohibited until the end of October. Public conferences, congresses, trade fairs and smaller sporting events with up to 100 people are possible again from 1 July. The number of participants is to increase to 500 from 1 August.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? The mask requirement applies to public transport. Deutsche Bahn recommends that you inquire about connection and alternative rail transportation before traveling.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Visits to hospitals, retirement homes and nursing homes in the southwest have been allowed since May 18.
When are churches open again? Services have been celebrated in Baden-Württemberg since the second weekend in May.

Bavaria

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Since 1 July, all children have been allowed back into kindergartens and crèches.
When do the primary schools open? All pupils have attendance lessons at the schools again.
When do classes in secondary schools start? All pupils are allowed to return to school at least for a few days.
When do educational institutions open? Please inquire on the website of your respective educational institution.
When does my university or college open? Certain practical events in universities have been possible since April 27 - in some cases - as part of strict hygiene measures, if not initially only in digital form.
When can I see the doctor again? Doctors advise you to continue to attend doctor's appointments, for example, so as not to miss preventive checks.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Groups of up to ten people can meet in public space. There are no restrictions in your own garden or in private rooms. Since 22 June, wedding and other celebrations as well as graduation ceremonies and club meetings have again been allowed - with up to 50 people indoors or 100 people outdoors.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Fitness studios, outdoor swimming pools and dance studios as well as other indoor sports facilities are open. Indoor swimming pools, indoor thermal baths and hotel swimming pools, including wellness areas, have been allowed to open again since 22 June.
What cultural events are possible? Museums and theme parks are open. Cultural events such as concerts are allowed with up to 50 participants. Theatres and cinemas are open as long as they comply with hygiene and distance requirements.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Beer gardens may open. Holiday flats and hotels may also open again. A solution is to be found for bars by the end of July.
When do major events start? Since 15 June, cultural events such as concerts with up to 50 participants are permitted. Mass events remain prohibited until the end of October, as do fairs, public festivals and congresses.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? The Deutsche Bahn recommends that you find out about the connection and alternative rail transport before you travel.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Bavaria is easing restrictions on visits to hospitals, old people's homes and institutions for the disabled. Since 29 June, the facilities are to allow significantly more visits. Up to now, exceptions have only been made for maternity and children's wards, palliative care units and hospices.
When are churches open again? Church services have been allowed to take place again in Bavaria since 4 May. The minimum distance between participants has been reduced from 2 metres to 1.5 metres.

Berlin

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? The care of all children is to take place again to the full extent.
When do the primary schools open? After the end of the summer holidays - from 8 August - the schools are to return to normal operation. The distance rule is to be suspended in schools.
When do classes in secondary schools start? After the end of the summer holidays - from 8 August - the schools are to return to normal operation. The distance rule is to be suspended in schools.
When do educational institutions open? The libraries of the Association of Public Libraries in Berlin (VÖBB) have been open again since 11 May with limited lending. VHS courses can be attended from July 1.
When does my university or college open? For the time being, the university courses are being held digitally. Until further notice, emergency attendance will be maintained. Universities can open up for research on campus and also allow administrative activities that require on-site presence. Libraries may reopen for lending.
When can I see the doctor again? There are no restrictions on visits to the doctor. Preventive medical checkups are still recommended. Expectant mothers may be accompanied to the birth by one person.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Since 27 June, the restrictions on contact in Berlin no longer apply. Distance and hygiene rules must still be observed.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Berlin sports clubs may train. Open-air swimming pools can open. Since June 2, sports can be practiced both inside and outside in groups of up to twelve people. The sports halls will be opened for this purpose. Fitness, dance and ballet studios have also been allowed to open again since 2 June.
What cultural events are possible? Museums and galleries can open again, cinemas are allowed to open since 30 June under certain conditions. Operas and theatres remain closed during the summer break. Boat tours with open tops and city tours by bus are possible again. Also open are: memorials, zoos, zoos and botanical gardens.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants are open. Bars are allowed to open, but guests must remain in their seats. There is no curfew for bars and restaurants. Hotels and holiday apartments are allowed to accept guests again.
When do major events start? Since 2 June, open-air events such as concerts or film screenings with up to 200 participants are possible again, from 16 June with up to 500 participants and from 30 June with up to 1000 participants. Major cultural and sporting events in Berlin with more than 5,000 participants will remain prohibited until 24 October due to the Corona crisis.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? Buses, trams and subways continue. However, the public transport offer is adapted to the restrictions of public life.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Patients in hospitals and residents of old people's and nursing homes can be visited by a maximum of one person per day.
When are churches open again? Religious events are possible regardless of the number of participants.

Brandenburg

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Since 15 June, daycare centres have been open again for all children.
When do the primary schools open? Brandenburg wants to open the schools normally again after the summer holidays, starting August 10th. In schools, the general minimum distance will then disappear, except between teachers.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Brandenburg wants to open its schools normally again after the summer holidays, starting August 10. In schools, the general minimum distance will then disappear, except between teachers.
When do educational institutions open? Please refer to your institution's website for adult education information.
When does my university or college open? The current summer semester takes place digitally.
When can I see the doctor again? Preventive examinations can be carried out.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Contact restrictions no longer apply. However, the distance and hygiene rules remain in place. Masks are also compulsory in hospitals and coaches.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Non-contact sports and training in mass and recreational sports is permitted outdoors. Training in sports clubs without competitions is allowed again. Open-air swimming pools and fitness studios are allowed to open again, swimming halls and thermal baths have been open again since 13 June.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, cinemas, theatres, opera houses and concert halls are once again welcoming visitors. Drive-in cinemas may open to the public. Public playgrounds are open again since 9 May. Amusement parks have also reopened.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants and pubs are allowed to open, the curfew has been lifted since 15 June. Apartments are allowed to receive guests since 15 May, hotels since 25 May. Camping sites are also open.
When do major events start? Public and private events may again be held with up to 1000 people, including concerts. Large events with more than 1000 people remain prohibited until the end of October.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? In public transport, it is compulsory to wear protection covering the mouth and nose.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Residents of nursing homes can get visitors again in Brandenburg.
When are churches open again? Church services may take place again.

Bremen

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Since 15 June, limited regular operations have been underway at daycare centres in Bremen.
When do the primary schools open? In the primary schools in Bremen a limited regular operation is in force.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Since 15 June, half of all pupils of the secondary schools and grammar schools have been offered an attendance offer in alternating shifts.
When do educational institutions open? Attending events may take place at adult education centers, adult education institutions and other public or private institutions for education, training and further education.
When does my university or college open? There is mostly digital teaching.
When can I see the doctor again? Checkups are also recommended during the Corona crisis.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Several relatives from two households can meet in public space. Events with up to 250 people indoors are permitted. Up to 400 people can gather at events in the open air.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Sports clubs may train again. Open-air pools may open. Low-contact sports such as jogging, rowing, tennis or golf are also permitted.
What cultural events are possible? In Bremen, playgrounds have been allowed to open since 6 May, as have zoos, memorials and museums. Cinemas, theatres, opera houses and concert halls remain closed.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Visits to restaurants and pubs are possible. The bars remain closed. Hotels and apartments are allowed to open.
When do major events start? Major events are prohibited until the end of October.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? In local and long-distance traffic, wearing a mouth-nose cover is compulsory.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Since 25 May the homes have been open to visitors again.
When are churches open again? Meetings in churches, mosques and other places of worship are possible again.

Hamburg

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Since 18 June, all children have again been allowed to attend the day care centres. In agreement with the funding agencies, a care of 20 hours per week, if possible on three days a week, is to be guaranteed in a limited regular operation.
When do the primary schools open? It's school holidays in Hamburg. The schools should most likely be able to resume regular operations after the summer holidays without a minimum distance.
When do classes in secondary schools start? It's school holidays in Hamburg. The schools should most likely be able to resume regular operations after the summer holidays without a minimum distance.
When do educational institutions open? Since May 6, professional qualifications have been possible again in face-to-face classes under certain conditions. Please ask the provider for the current status.
When does my university or college open? The lecture period of the summer semester began on April 20 with digital courses and will initially continue digitally.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended that preventive examinations be continued.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? In a private setting, up to 25 people can come together for celebrations - the number of households does not matter here. Meetings in public are limited to ten people from any number of households.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Open-air pools have been allowed to open since 2 June. Gyms and other indoor sports facilities may reopen. Outdoor sports facilities may open.
What cultural events are possible? Since 6 May, public and private playgrounds have been allowed to be used. Libraries and museums may also be opened, as may the outdoor areas of zoos and botanical gardens. Cinemas, theatres, opera houses and concert halls remain closed.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants are open. Hotels, holiday apartments and camping sites may accommodate guests.
When do major events start? In Hamburg, events with up to 1000 participants in the open air and 650 participants in closed rooms are again permitted. Large events remain prohibited until the end of October.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? A mouth and nose cover must be worn on buses and trains. Boat and bus trips for tourist purposes are permitted.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Since May 18, visits to healthcare facilities in the visiting rooms or outside are authorized.
When are churches open again? Since 6 May, the city of Hamburg has again permitted church services under certain conditions.

Hesse

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? The day-care centres in Hesse are to reopen completely on 6 July and start regular operations.
When do the primary schools open? At primary schools, regular classes take place. The obligation to attend school is suspended until the summer holidays. Parents can decide for themselves whether they send their child to school or whether they learn the material at home. After the holidays, all pupils should return to school.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Initially, the final years of secondary school were taught. Since 18 May, all secondary school pupils have been coming back to school. Pupils in Hesse cannot remain seated this year.
When do educational institutions open? Classes have resumed in schools for adults since May 18.
When does my university or college open? Digital teaching is currently taking place in the universities.
When can I see the doctor again? Medical interventions and operations in clinics and outpatient practices that have been postponed so far may be carried out again.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Once again, up to ten people are allowed to travel together in public spaces. Membership of households no longer plays a role.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Training in the open air and indoor training should be possible again. Fitness studios and leisure parks are open. Since 15 June, swimming pools, saunas and bathing lakes are allowed to open again.
What cultural events are possible? Theatres, opera houses and concert halls, museums and cinemas as well as other cultural institutions are allowed to reopen - if they can guarantee the hygiene and distance rules. Amusement parks can reopen.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants and bars are open. Hotels, holiday apartments and camping sites may also accommodate guests.
When do major events start? Major events remain prohibited until the end of October. Events with up to 250 people no longer need to be approved if a hygiene and distance concept is in place.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? Covering the mouth and nose remains mandatory in public transport.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Residents in old people's homes and nursing homes may receive visitors up to a maximum of three times a week.
When are churches open again? All religious communities in Hessen are once again allowed to invite to events with an audience.

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Kitas are open to all children again.
When do the primary schools open? After the end of the summer holidays at the beginning of August, there should be reliable and daily regular lessons for all pupils. During the summer holidays, the after-school care centres are to offer holiday care of six hours per child per day.
When do classes in secondary schools start? After the end of the summer holidays at the beginning of August, there should be reliable and daily regular lessons for all pupils.
When do educational institutions open? For questions about adult education, please go to the website of your respective training institution.
When does my university or college open? The study and teaching activities in the summer semester 2020 have been carried out digitally at the universities since 20 April.
When can I see the doctor again? Preventive examinations should be carried out despite the corona pandemic.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? People can soon meet again in unlimited numbers with others. The upper limit of ten people only applies until 10 July. However, the distance rule remains in place for people who do not belong to their own family or household.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Open-air pools have been allowed to open again since 25 May. Clubs are allowed to train in closed rooms again. Fitness studios, indoor and fun pools and rehabilitation clinics are open again.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, cinemas, concerts and theatre performances can take place. Amusement parks may also reopen.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants, bars and pubs are open. Hotels and holiday apartments are open. Hotels are allowed to use all beds again. The same applies to camping sites.
When do major events start? Larger events remain prohibited. Outdoor events with up to 500 participants are allowed. In closed rooms, a maximum of 200 people are allowed.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? Mouth and nose protection must be worn on local public transport and in retail.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Since May 15, a permanent caregiver has been allowed to visit a relative in the retirement home - for one hour per day.
When are churches open again? Religious services can again take place in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern under strict conditions.

Lower Saxony

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Kitas open again for all children. However, the return to regular operation is not planned until 1 August.
When do the primary schools open? Since 15 June, all classes have again been taught in the schools.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Since 15 June, all classes have again been taught in the schools.
When do educational institutions open? For more information on conditions in adult education institutions, please visit the corresponding website.
When does my university or college open? The summer semester courses started digitally on April 20.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended that preventive examinations be continued.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Groups of up to 10 people may meet. If they are relatives or members of two households, there may be more.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Contactless outdoor sports are permitted. Outdoor and indoor swimming pools can open again. Indoor sports are permitted again, provided the minimum distances are observed. This also applies to fitness studios.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, cinemas, theatres and amusement parks are allowed to open subject to the minimum distance.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants are open. Bars are open again since 8 June. Apartments, hotels and camping sites are allowed to open.
When do major events start? All major events are prohibited until the end of October. Since 6 July, events with up to 500 participants are permitted in Lower Saxony. The minimum distance must be observed and the organisers must keep the contact details of visitors for three weeks.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? It is always compulsory to wear a mouth cover in local public transport.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Since May 20, residents can once again receive visitors - subject to conditions.
When are churches open again? In Lower Saxony, church services may take place again.

North Rhine-Westphalia

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? All day-care centre children are looked after again, albeit for fewer hours than usual.
When do the primary schools open? In North Rhine-Westphalia, 26 June was the last day of school before the summer holidays.
When do classes in secondary schools start? In North Rhine-Westphalia, 26 June was the last day of school before the summer holidays.
When do educational institutions open? For more information on the conditions of adult education institutes, please visit the respective website.
When does my university or college open? The summer semester in North Rhine-Westphalia should continue digitally due to the corona crisis.
When can I see the doctor again? Preventive examinations can always be carried out.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Groups of up to ten people may meet outdoors. If they only belong to two households, there may be more.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Fitness studios, dance schools, sports halls as well as course rooms, outdoor and indoor swimming pools may open, but the minimum distance also applies in the swimming pools. Since May 30th, sports with unavoidable physical contact may be practiced again. Club sport in halls is only possible to a limited extent. Wellness facilities and sauna facilities can also reopen under hygiene conditions. The same applies to adventure and fun pools.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, theatres, operas and cinemas are allowed to open. More than 100 people are now allowed to participate in cultural events. Theme parks are allowed to let visitors in.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants and bars are open. The contact details of each visitor must be registered. Apartments and hotels may be used for tourism again.
When do major events start? Major events are to remain prohibited until the end of October. Events in the cultural or educational sector may again be attended by more than 100 people. Celebrations such as anniversaries, weddings, baptisms, birthdays or graduation ceremonies with 50 participants are permitted.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? With the gradual opening up of public life, local passenger rail transport in NRW is also developing.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Visits and also physical contact, such as hugs, are allowed.
When are churches open again? Church services may be held again.

Rhineland-Palatinate

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Kitas are open, but offer fewer hours of supervision. They should resume normal regular operations by 1 August.
When do the primary schools open? Classes had gradually resumed, at the moment it is summer holidays. In the middle of August normal attendance classes are planned again.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Classes had gradually resumed, at the moment it is summer holidays. In the middle of August normal attendance classes are planned again.
When do educational institutions open? Please inform yourself on the homepage of your respective educational institution.
When does my university or college open? The summer semester 2020 will start digitally. Most of the courses take place digitally.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended that preventive examinations be continued.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Up to ten people may meet, regardless of the number of households.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Outdoor recreational and popular sports are permitted. Open-air swimming pools are allowed to open again since 27 May. Visits to fitness studios and dance schools as well as sports activities in halls are again permitted under certain conditions. Club sports in the hall are again possible.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, cinemas, theatre and concert halls are open. From 10 June, it will again be possible to go to the indoor swimming pool, sauna or leisure park.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Bars may be visited again. Hotels, holiday homes, youth hostels and camping sites may reopen for tourists. Restaurants are allowed to open until midnight from 10 June.
When do major events start? Until the end of October major events remain prohibited. Inside, up to 150 people are allowed to gather at events, including trade fairs or markets, under certain conditions. Outdoors, events with up to 350 people are possible if the distance is maintained and contact details are recorded.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? A mouth and nose cover must still be worn.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Residents of nursing homes for the elderly and disabled in Rheinland-Pfalz are to be visited again.
When are churches open again? In Rhineland-Palatinate, church services may take place again.

Saarland

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Kitas have resumed limited regular operations.
When do the primary schools open? It's summer vacation at the moment. In mid-August, all schools will resume normal attendance classes with compulsory education.
When do classes in secondary schools start? It's summer vacation at the moment. In mid-August, all schools will resume normal attendance classes with compulsory education.
When do educational institutions open? Please check the website of your respective provider.
When does my university or college open? Digital education takes place.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended that preventive examinations be continued.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Meetings of up to ten people are allowed.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Sporting activities in halls are permitted, e.g. in the gym and at club sports. Both outdoor and indoor swimming pools are open again.
What cultural events are possible? Cinemas, museums, leisure parks, zoos and animal parks are allowed to open. Outdoor events with up to 100 people and in closed rooms with up to 50 people are allowed again.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants are open again until 24 hrs. Bars, hotels, holiday apartments and camping sites may open again.
When do major events start? Major events remain prohibited until the end of October. Outdoor events with up to 350 people and indoor events with up to 150 people are again permitted under certain conditions.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? Citizens must wear a mouth cover in local public transport.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? It is again possible to meet close relatives from nursing homes in the fresh air.
When are churches open again? Church services are possible again.

Saxony

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Daycare centres have switched to regular operation, but increased hygiene requirements apply.
When do the primary schools open? Schools return to a regular operation. Primary school pupils come to the primary schools every day.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Pupils at secondary schools should be taught at least in part at the schools again. According to Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU), regular classes are to be resumed at all schools after the summer holidays.
When do educational institutions open? Please inform yourself on the website of your educational institution.
When does my university or college open? Universities provide courses in digital form.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended to continue to carry out preventive checks.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Two households can meet. Meetings with up to ten people are also allowed - both inside and outside.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Since 4 May, sports clubs have been allowed to use outdoor sports facilities again under certain conditions. Outdoor and indoor swimming pools may open, provided they have an approved hygiene concept. Fitness studios are open.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, libraries, memorials, archives and zoos are allowed to open - here too, the prerequisite is that distance and hygiene are maintained. Amusement parks are allowed to open, provided they have an approved hygiene concept. Theatres, operas, cinemas and concert organisers may open.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants, bars, hotels, holiday apartments and camping sites are allowed to reopen.
When do major events start? Major events remain prohibited. Conferences, congresses and smaller trade fairs with up to 1000 visitors are again permitted - provided that appropriate hygiene concepts are in place.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? In the bus and the train, it is always compulsory to cover the mouth and the nose.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Relatives in old people's homes and nursing homes may be visited again. Hygiene concepts are a prerequisite.
When are churches open again? Saxony again allows public church services.

Saxony-Anhalt

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Kitas return to regular operation. Kita children come to the daycare centres daily.
When do the primary schools open? Since 15 June, all primary school children have again been going to school every day. Pupils may also be taught without the generally applicable corona-related minimum distance.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Since 2 June, schools have been returning to regular operation.
When do educational institutions open? Please inform yourself on the website of your educational institution.
When does my university or college open? Digital instruction is currently taking place.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended that preventive examinations be continued.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Up to ten people may meet. Up to 50 guests may be invited to private parties. From the beginning of July, the only recommendation is to meet no more than ten people and to have as few changing contacts as possible.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Fitness studios and outdoor swimming pools may reopen, and sports in halls are also permitted. Indoor swimming pools may also open if distance rules and hygiene requirements can be met. Playgrounds are open.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, libraries, archives, exhibition houses, drive-in cinemas and leisure parks are allowed to open.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants and bars are allowed to open again. Apartments, hotels and camping sites may open.
When do major events start? Major events remain prohibited until the end of October. Professionally organised celebrations such as weddings, funerals or schooling, as well as specialist conferences, club meetings or party meetings, are currently allowed to attract up to 100 people, from July 250 people and from September up to 1000.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? It is always compulsory to wear a mouth cover in local public transport.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? In Sachsen-Anhalt, visitors can again go to retirement homes and rest homes.
When are churches open again? The Sachsen-Anhalt state government again authorized church services under certain conditions.

Schleswig-Holstein

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Daycare centres can return to regular operation.
When do the primary schools open? Regular operation at all schools is to start again after the summer holidays with the new school year on August 10th.
When do classes in secondary schools start? Regular operation at all schools is to start again after the summer holidays on 10 August.
When do educational institutions open? Please inform yourself on the homepage of your respective educational institution.
When does my university or college open? The courses are currently taking place in digital form.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended to continue to take the necessary preventive examinations.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? Privately again 50 people are allowed to meet independently of the household.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Since 18 May, the state government has again been allowing contactless sports in halls, including gyms. Open-air pools are allowed to open. With an appropriate hygiene concept, indoor pools are also allowed to open again.
What cultural events are possible? Museums, cinemas and amusement parks, indoor and outdoor swimming pools may once again welcome visitors. But sometimes with fewer guests.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants, bars, hotels, holiday apartments and camping sites are allowed to reopen.
When do major events start? Major events remain prohibited. Outdoor events are permitted for 250 participants, in closed rooms for up to 100 participants.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? A mouth-and-nose cover must still be worn in local public transport.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? Visits are permitted under strict hygiene conditions.
When are churches open again? Religious services can again take place in Schleswig-Holstein under strict conditions.

Thuringia

Question Answer
When will childcare be available again? Restricted regular operation applies in all daycare centres. Kindergartens are open daily for all children.
When do the primary schools open? All pupils can again take part in an adapted classroom training. Schools are open daily for all children.
When do classes in secondary schools start? At secondary schools, instruction can alternate between classroom instruction and distance learning.
When do educational institutions open? Please refer to your institution's website for adult education information.
When does my university or college open? Digital teaching is currently taking place.
When can I see the doctor again? It is recommended to continue to take the necessary preventive examinations.
What do I have to pay attention to in contact with people? There are no more contact restrictions in Thuringia. However, it is recommended to meet only with one other household or with a maximum of ten people.
When do sports clubs and sports fields open? Open-air swimming pools, gyms and other sports and leisure facilities have been open again since 1 June. It is again possible to visit indoor pools, thermal baths and saunas, provided that an infection protection concept has been approved for them.
What cultural events are possible? Leisure parks, open-air swimming pools and museums, zoos and galleries are open. Since 13 June, it has been possible to visit indoor swimming pools as well as thermal baths and saunas, provided that an infection protection concept has been approved for each. Theatre and orchestra performances remain prohibited until 31 August.
When are hotels and restaurants open again? Restaurants, bars, hotels, holiday apartments and camping sites are allowed to open.
When do major events start? There is a ban on major events until the end of October. Events in closed rooms are limited to 30 participants. Private celebrations in closed rooms must be registered two days in advance with the respective municipality if 30 or more participants are registered. Demonstrations without restrictions on the number of participants are possible.
What restrictions are there on local and long-distance transport? There is still an obligation to wear a mouth and nose cover in local public transport.
When can I visit relatives in hospitals and nursing homes again? The Thuringian state government again allows visits to old people's and nursing homes.
When are churches open again? Religious communities in Thuringia may again hold public services.