Coronavirus in Berlin: rules, quarantine, tests and vaccines

This guide explains the Coronavirus situation in Berlin. It is updated at least once a day, when there is new information.

Coronavirus restrictions in Berlin

The full list of restrictions is on Berlin.de.

Changes on September 18

2G means vaccinated or recovered (geimpft oder genesen). This means that you are either fully vaccinated (Vollgeimpft), or that you have a positive PCR test that is 28 to 180 days old.
3G means vaccinated, recovered or tested (geimpft, genesen oder getestet). This means that a recent negative test is also accepted.

These places must apply the 2G rule
You must be vaccinated or recovered to visit those places.

Brothels
Clubs
Steam baths and saunas with infusion

These places can choose to apply the 2G rule
They can decide if they accept people with a negative test. They can also apply 2G on certain days, and 3G on other days.

Gyms
Hair salons
Libraries
Massage parlours
Museums
Restaurants
Saunas without infusion
Sports clubs
Theatres
Touristic services
Zoos

These places must apply the 3G rule.
They must accept people with a negative test. They can't apply the 2G rule.

Government buildings (Bürgeramt, Ausländerbehörde, Standesamt, ...)
Hospitals (for visitors)
Hotels
International flights
Kitas
Public transit
Schools
Shops

Sources: Berliner Zeitung, RBB24

Changes on September 4

Clubs can open their indoor area, but only for people who are fully vaccinated, or who recovered from coronavirus in the last 28 to 180 days¹. A negative test is not enough¹.
Children who go to schools or Kitas must quarantine for 5 days instead of 14. They must quarantine if they are infected, or of they are in contact with an infected person.

Changes on August 20

Negative PCR tests are valid for 48 hours, instead of 24 hours. Rapid antigen tests are only valid for 24 hours¹.
Indoor events: You need a negative test.
Outdoor events: If there are more than 100 people, you need a negative test.
All events: If people can't stay 1.5m apart, everyone needs a negative test, or everyone must wear a mask at all times.
Hair salons and massage parlours: You need a negative test.
Hotels: You need a negative test on the day you arrive, and every 3 days after that.
Hospitals: If you visit someone at the hospital, you need a negative test.
School pupils do not need to show a negative test.

Source: RBB24, Berliner Zeitung

Full list of restrictions

Official list of rules for Berlin
- Unofficial summary from Tagesspiegel (in German)
- Unofficial summary from Berliner Zeitung
Frequently asked questions
Official situation report for Berlin (in German)
- Live map of Coronavirus cases (in German)
Official Coronavirus news for Berlin

Travel restrictions in Berlin and Germany

Information for travellers - Federal Health Ministry
When and how to get tested
Quarantine requirements in Berlin

Quarantine requirements in Berlin

Official information for Berlin ➞

Official information for all of Germany ➞

Coronavirus tests in Berlin

Coronavirus testing information for Berlin ➞

Coronavirus vaccine in Berlin

Coronavirus vaccine information for Berlin ➞

Corona hotlines for Berlin

If you have coronavirus symptoms, or questions about getting tested, call one of the coronavirus hotlines.

Coronavirus hotline for all of Berlin
030 / 9028 2828
The phone menu is in German, but they speak English¹. They can only give you information. They can't give you a test or vaccine appointment.
Vaccine hotline for all of Berlin
030 / 9028 2200
Medical call service (ärztliche Bereitschaftsdienst)
116 117, or +49 116 117
They can answer your questions, and help you get tested¹. They also have a coronavirus test appointment service on their website. The phone menu is in German.
Emergency services
If you have serious symptoms, and you need medical help, call the emergency number: 112.

You can also call your local Gesundheitsamt:

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