Event management during the Corona pandemic
Berlin is happy to welcome you and your impressive events. From April 1, 2022, there will no longer be any restrictive measures for the event industry. Meetings, incentives, conventions, events and trade fairs will no longer be subject to upper limits and access conditions. Event organizers are free to decide whether and how to make use of protective measures.
We have compiled recommendations here to provide solutions for responsible events and ensure your participants can visit Berlin safely.
You can find the current SARS-CoV-2 Basic Protective Measures on the state of Berlin website (only available in german).
Hygiene Recommendation for your responsible event
The Berlin MICE sector is ready for your event!
Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of your event participants. To assist you in planning your event, Berlin Event Network e.V. ration with visitBerlin has drafted comprehensive COVID-19 Hygiene Recommendations for safe events in Berlin.
Even if there are no more restrictive measures for the event industry from April 1, 2022, the Hygiene Recommendations can serve as a guide for you.
FAQ -- Answers to the questions
1. Legal issues
Are business meetings and conferences still allowed?
Business meetings and conferences are allowed.
Does my event need official approval?
Events are not subject to approval.
Is the Hygiene Framework Concept recognized by the health authorities?
Yes, all districts (health offices) have received the guidelines in advance with the opportunity to submit comments. In addition, event organizers can refer to the fact that the guidelines have been coordinated with the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Operations and the Senate Department for Health, Care and Equality and have been recognized as a hygiene framework concept.
What happens if the Infection Protection Ordinance changes again?
As soon as there are any changes regarding the currently valid regulation, these will be taken into account here as soon as possible.
2. Hygiene measures
What are the current social distancing regulations?
As of April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. Distance restrictions will no longer apply.
Do attendees have to wear a face mask?
From April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. There will no longer be a mask requirement for event participants.
Do the personnel have to wear a face mask?
From April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. There will no longer be a mask requirement for event staff.
What are the specifications for mechanical ventilation?
As of April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. There will no longer be any requirements for mechanical ventilation.
3. Mandatory testing
Does the testing obligation also apply to event staff?
From April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. There will no longer be any mandatory testing, neither for event staff nor for participants.
Are vaccinated & recovered persons (also) obliged to be tested?
As of April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. There will no longer be a testing requirement.
4. Participant management
What (contact) data do I need to collect from the attendees?
There is no obligation to keep attendance documentation for events.
Is there a documentation obligation of vaccinated/genetically proven?
No, there is no documentation requirement of vaccinated/genetically screended evidence.
5. Other
What are the limits on numbers for streaming-only events?
From April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. There will no longer be any limits on numbers for (streaming-only) events.
Are self-service buffets permitted?
Gastronomic offerings are permitted.
Can I book a band to perform at an indoor event?
Beginning April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. Bands and singing will be allowed as a performance.
Is dancing at events possible?
From April 1, 2022, all restrictive measures for the event industry will be lifted. Dancing will be possible at events.
Didn’t find the answer to your question? Then just email us at convention@visitBerlin.de.
The FAQs are regularly expanded and were last updated on April 1, 2022.
Please note: We are very glad to support you as far as possible with the information on our website. However, the information we provide is for guidance only.
Although care is taken to ensure the accuracy of such information, it makes no claim to be correct, complete and up-to-date, and in particular does not offer legal advice and assistance.
For questions on interpretation and application in your particular case, we must ask you to seek individual legal advice.
