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.

There are no new changes since July 10. The Senate meets every 2 weeks on Tuesday. On their last meeting (July 19), they did not make any changes¹.

Meeting people: up to 100 people can meet outdoors, or 50 people indoors.
Outdoor events can have up to 2,000 participants. If there are more than 750 participants, you need a negative test. Dancing events can have up to 1,000 participants. Participants must be assigned a place, unless everyone at the event has a negative test.
Indoor events can have up to 1,000 participants, or 2,000 participants with good ventilation. If there are more than 50 participants, you need a negative test. Participants must be assigned a place, unless everyone at the event has a negative test.
Sports events can have up to 25,000 participants if the incidence rate is under 35. You need a negative test.
Employers do not need to offer home office for their employees.
Masks: You can use an OP mask in most places. You only need an FFP-2 mask in public transport, and for body services (körpernahen Dienstleistungen) like barbers, hair salons, massage parlours, cosmetic studios and tattoo shops¹.
Cruises and city tours do not need an appointment. You only need a negative test if you go indoors.
Alcohol ban: there is no more alcohol ban in parking spaces.

Reminder: You don't need a negative test if you are fully vaccinated, or if you have a positive PCR test that is 28 to 180 days old.^{1, 2}

Meeting people: 100 people can meet outside¹. 10 people from 5 households can meet inside¹.
Outdoor events can have up to 2000 participants with a test, or 500 participants without a test¹.
Indoor events can have up to 500 participants¹.
Cinemas and theatres can have up to 1,000 people¹.
Registration: You don't need to give your name and address when you visit a store, a museum or a library¹.
Universities can reopen to the public¹.
Masks: In classes, gyms and dance studios, you can wear an OP mask instead of an FFP-2 mask.

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 1,000 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.

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

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.