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 July 3

You can meet up to 100 people outdoors¹. The previous limit was 10 people from 5 households.
Outdoor events can have up to 2000 participants with a test, or 500 participants without a test.

Changes on June 21

Kitas can completely reopen¹.

Changes on June 18

Masks: You don't need a mask outside. You can visit shopping streets, zoos and the botanical garden without wearing a mask.
Events can have up to 1000 guests outside, or up to 250 guests inside¹. Fairs (Jahrmärkte und Volksfeste) are allowed again. Open air dances are allowed, with up to 250 guests. Private events (like weddings or parties) can have 100 guests outside, or 50 guests inside¹.
Clubs can reopen with a limited number of guests.
Hair salons do not require a test. If you must remove your mask (for example to trim your beard), you still need a test¹.
Indoor swimming pools, saunas and therms can reopen¹. You must have a negative test. Steam baths (Dampfbäder) stay closed.
Casinos, arcades and amusement parks can reopen¹.
Alcohol: You can buy alcohol at any time of the day.

If the infection numbers are below 20 per 100 000, you don't need a negative test, you can meet as many people as you want, and you don't need to wear a mask outside¹.

Changes on June 11

Hotels and pensions can reopen for tourists^{1, 2}. You need a negative test. Hotels in Brandenburg can also reopen¹.

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 page on Berlin.de ➞

Official information for travellers ➞

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: