Is it safe to travel to Germany and will I need to quarantine? Latest travel advice – The Sun

GERMANY is one of the safest countries to travel to in Europe and is on the quarantine-free air bridge list.

However while they are relaxing social distancing measures and starting to see open air concerts again, there are fears of a second wave. Here's what you need to know if you're heading to Germany on holiday.

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Is it safe to travel to Germany?

Germany is exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel from July 4 based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.

It is on the travel corridor/air bridge scheme.

There are still some social distancing measures in place in Germany.

Government officials in Germany recently warned that fresh lockdowns may be necessary to prevent renewed outbreaks.

German health authorities have warned that the infection rate is rising too and there are fears of a second wave.

Please be mindful of localised rules and restrictions.

North Rhine-Westphalia, which borders Belgium, and Baden-Wurtemburg, which borders France and Switzerland, account for most of the new cases in Germany.

Germany is one of the few countries that is now allowing open-air concerts again.

Will I need to quarantine?

No.

Germany is on the airbridge/travel corridor safe list,  meaning you won't have to self-quarantine on your return or arrival.

There are currently no general COVID-19-related restrictions on entry into Germany from the UK. However, you may have to go into quarantine if you are entering from an area where there is a high rate of infection.

This is subject to change however as there are fears of a second wave in Germany, so check the Foreign Office advice here before you leave.

Are cases on the rise in Germany?

Germany has seen daily new cases averaging around the 500 mark since late May.

However, experts believe that there could be a second wave coming soon as cases are starting to pick up, with a spike of 818 on Friday, July 24, its highest number since June 17.

It comes as spikes of cases are being detected across Europe, with France warning progress has been "erased" in fighting coronavirus.

Germany has had a total of 206,751 cases, and 9,124 deaths up to July 26, according to Johns Hopkins University stats.

Can I cancel my holiday to Germany?

If flights are not cancelled, Brits travelling to Germany are unlikely to get their money back on flights.

The only time that tour operators are required to give a refund on holiday packages is if the Foreign Office changes its travel advice for a region and turns it into a no-go area, which they have not done in this case.

Independent hotels are not required to refund money in this instance, so if you have paid in advance and choose not to turn up then you will lose your money.

If the hotel is a large chain, it could be worth asking to change your stay to another location or delay your trip but they are under no obligation to grant this.

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