According to the requirements of the Federal Office of Public Health (BAG), from September 13, 2021, access to parts of the offer in youth hostels will be subject to a Covid certificate requirement for people aged 16 and over.

In general

• Youth hostels will remain open and accessible to all guests for overnight stays.
• In some cases, access restrictions will apply indoors for guests without a Covid certificate.
• Guests without a Covid certificate will not be allowed to consume food or drinks indoors. Take-away for consumption in the outdoor area and outside the youth hostel will remain possible.
• In the general public areas (e.g. lobby, lounges, corridors) of the youth hostels, all guests are required to wear masks and are prohibited from consuming any food or beverages. Corresponding areas are clearly separated and marked.
• Guests with a valid Covid certificate (vaccinated, recovered, tested) have full and unrestricted access to the meals/ food & beverages offered. Masks are only required for publicly accessible areas (e.g. lobby, certain lounges, corridors).

Independent individual travelers

• Individual travelers without Covid certificates may overnight in private rooms at the published rates.
• For independent single travelers (16 years and older), the Covid certificate requirement applies for overnight stays in shared rooms.

Groups

• Youth Hostels do not impose any restrictions on overnight stays by self-contained groups in private or shared rooms. Any restrictions are based on the specifications of the group's management.
• Restrictions on access to the interior of the Youth Hostel are governed by the general measures. In particular, the ban on indoor consumption for guests without a Covid certificate (from 16 years of age) must be observed.

Schools/Classes

• The corresponding protection concepts of school administrations apply for overnight stays of schools.
• The camp organizers are required to contact the management of the selected youth hostel for details.

Access to the wellness facilities in Laax and Saas-Fee

• Access to the indoor swimming pools, wellness and fitness facilities is reserved exclusively for guests (ages 16+) holding a Covid certificate.

Access to the museum at Burgdorf Castle)

• Access to the Burgdorf Castle Museum is reserved exclusively for guests (aged 16 and over) holding a Covid certificate.

Swiss Youth Hostels have drawn up a national protection concept (in conformity with the Swiss Hotel Association) for all youth hostels, which is continuously adapted to the cantonal regulations. All staff members are trained accordingly. The protection concept in brief:

• We adhere strictly to the rules of the BAG (Federal Health Office).
• For all guests over 12 years of age, the wearing of a mask is mandatory in public rooms.
• Dispensers with disinfectant for the hands are placed in all public rooms.
• Common touch points are cleaned and disinfected several times a day.
• Employees are trained in protective behavior, in the use of protective material and in proper cleaning.
• Cash payment should be avoided, whenever possible.
• In the event of a positive test result or an official quarantine, you will be able to cancel your stay free of charge. We generally recommend booking a flexible rate. You can find all other information in the key questions.

Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail.

Entering Switzerland

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic there are special rules for people entering Switzerland. Everyone entering Switzerland must present a completed entry form. This applies regardless of your vaccination status, the country you are travelling from and the form of transport. You’ll find the entry form at swissplf.admin.ch.
If you are not vaccinated or recovered, you must also show proof of a negative test. Read more and Travelcheck!