Limitations of federal states: Is Easter still allowed?

List of limitations

Since the end of March, restrictions imposed by the federal government also apply to Easter weekend. However, the implementation varies by federal state. So, what is allowed in your state during Easter?

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1. What Easter traditions are allowed?
   

   1. Can I visit relatives?
      

   2. Is Easter walk possible?
      

   3. Easter event?
      

   4. Can I open an Easter fire?
      

2. What are the exceptions?
   

3. Here you will find information about your state
   

In response to the spread of the coronavirus, the federal government has required the federal and state governments to introduce certain contact rules. Then, the 16 federal states and their municipalities agreed on specific restrictions on their citizens' behavior, which are slightly different. With the coming of Easter weekend, more and more people are eager to meet in the family circle.

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However, will the family party be disturbed by the police, and will you expect a high fine? And allow you to find Easter eggs at a sufficient distance in the nearby forest? To introduce you to the situation, we have summarized the general restrictions regarding Easter.

What Easter traditions are allowed?

In Germany, you celebrate Easter with your family, look for hidden eggs in the nearby forest with your children, and then walk for Easter together. In 2020, everything will be different, because current access restrictions can hardly make certain traditions possible.

Can I visit relatives?

Easter is especially difficult to travel. Although most countries do not have border controls or strict bans, it is recommended that each country do not take unnecessary routes. Therefore, you should trust the communication through video chat at Easter instead of looking for relatives.

Is Easter walk possible?

If you still live in the same family, you will be lucky in this situation. Because in this case, often more than two people are allowed to walk together. This way you can search for eggs in the forest, but your distance from others should be at least 1.5 meters.

Easter event?

Easter is a Christian holiday, and most churches celebrate Easter in the form of Easter. These are incidents and are therefore banned throughout Germany. However, if the local church is open, you can visit it alone and hold your own ceremony. Also note that the minimum distance here is 1.5 meters.

Can I open an Easter fire?

The Easter Public Fire is considered a public event and is therefore prohibited. As long as you have enough space and can guarantee the necessary security, you can organize an Easter fire in the garden with your family.

What are the exceptions?

Most federal states have enforced the federal government's proposal to prohibit contact without major changes. Without exception, the government's demands have been weakened. However, some countries have tightened certain codes of conduct.

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For example, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania has banned travel to other federal states and other countries, and has not only called for avoidance. Here, vehicles with third-party license plates will be subject to more inspections. In Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate, car parks for popular tourist attractions and attractions are also blocked. Schleswig-Holstein has for a long time banned tourists from entering the country. It is expressly forbidden that you visit your relatives here.

Here you will find information about your state

Of course, various countries regularly adjust their regulations. Therefore, we have put together the corresponding country pages so that you always have the latest information. For special situations, such as visiting patients in a clinic or nursing facility, you can also find more information here: