We have developed a protection and hygiene concept for Schloss Dagstuhl, based on a risk assessment and risk evaluation and in accordance with the current state regulations in Saarland and the recommendations of the German federal agency for disease control (Robert-Koch-Institute (RKI)). It has been approved by the local authorities.
We ask for your understanding that changes in the current legal regulations or changes in the travel regulations may possibly result in changes in measures for our institute and our guests.
We have summarized in key points the most important information for your travel to and your stay at Schloss Dagstuhl:
Travel
In case you cannot provide proof of vaccination or recovery, you have to show proof of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test to enter Germany.
For entering Germany the current regulations apply. They are given here: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Transport/Merkblatt_Reisende_EN.pdf?__blob=publicationFile
and here: https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/service/gesetze-und-verordnungen/guv-19-lp/coronaeinreisev/coronaeinreisev-en.html
For detailed questions, you can check the FAQs at https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos-reisende/faq-tests-einreisende-englisch.html for entry registration/testing/quarantine rules and the FAQs at https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/faqs/EN/topics/civil-protection/coronavirus/coronavirus-faqs.html#doc13797140bodyText3 for entry rules.
(Don't forget to check for up to date regulations: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Transport/BMG_Merkblatt_Reisende_Tab.html)
In brief they state that you cannot come to or cannot stay in Schloss Dagstuhl without a quarantine* if prior to arrival you have been in one of the areas listed here: https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Transport/Archiv_Risikogebiete/Risikogebiete_aktuell_en.pdf?__blob=publicationFile (List and summary of rules) You cannot stay at Schloss Dagstuhl during your entry-quarantine time.
*If you have successfully completed your immunization with one of the vaccines listed at https://www.pei.de/EN/medicinal-products/vaccines-human/covid-19/covid-19-node.html (and carry the paperwork to prove it) and have not been in an area the RKI list defines as an "area of variant of concern" in the 10 days before your arrival and do not show symptoms associated with COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine and can thus come to Dagstuhl. Please pay attention to the test requirements for entering Germany. Without Immunization, a negative test can shorten the quarantine if you come from a "high incidence area".
Please be aware that the list of risk areas is updated regularly.
(See federal regulations https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/fileadmin/Dateien/3_Downloads/C/Coronavirus/Verordnungen/ CoronaEinreiseV_konsolidiert_EN_210721.pdf and regulations in Saarland https://www.saarland.de/DE/portale/corona/service/rechtsverordnung-massnahmen/_documents/verordnung_stand-21-07-21.html (in German) for legal background.)If you are using public transportation (like trains, busses, taxis, airplanes, airports, train stations, bus stops, and so on) and during contacts in a public space, wearing a medical face mask (CE-certified: surgical mask type II or IIR, FFP2, FFP3, N95, or KN95) is mandatory. Wearing medical face masks is mandatory in all areas of Schloss Dagstuhl, other than when eating or drinking or being inside your own room, it also applies outdoors if the necessary minimal distance is not maintained. Please do not forget to bring medical face masks.
The local health authority requires us to record your private email address and your private mobile phone number upon your arrival. We have laid out the requisite paper forms, which you can fill out and deposit securely in a "letter box". In case of a confirmed infection in your sphere, these forms will be forwarded to the local health authority to enable them to contact you and trace the infection. The data will not be recorded electronically and will be destroyed after 4 weeks.
As mentioned in the following list item lateral flow tests are part of our infection prevention measures. If you need a PCR-test, get in touch with our reception as early as possible or visit one of the quick-test-centers like https://schnelltestzentrum-saarlouis.de/faq-alt/ or https://schnelltestzentrum-sankt-wendel.de.
We ask our guests to decide responsibly whether to participate in a seminar or to cancel.Lateral flow tests
For your safety, everybody in Schloss Dagstuhl has to either have proof of immunization or take regular lateral flow rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen (self) tests. Even if you are immunized, you are still offered – as a complement to our hygiene concept – lateral flow tests for free.Number of seminar guests/group size
The seating capacities in the lecture halls are significantly reduced due to the distancing regulations. If needed, please contact Dagstuhl to see whether we can offer a video transmission solution between two rooms, or a Hybrid Meeting format including videocoferenzing.Minimum distance
Please ensure a minimum distance of at least 1.5 meters to other people at all times.
We have taken all necessary measures to ensure maintaining the minimum distance during your stay. These include:
- Reduced seating capacity in the conference and work rooms.
- Reduced seating capacity in the restaurant with maximally 3 persons per table. If you wish so, fixed groups of 3 can be formed for the duration of the Seminar, in addition to the usual randomised seating assignment.
- Accommodation of our guests exclusively in single rooms (exception: persons living in a common household).
- Signs, floor markings, acrylic glass walls, and the like at entrance doors, reception desks, in waiting areas, conference rooms, work rooms etc.
- Signs indicating the maximal number of people allowed inside a room.
- Blocking areas where a minimum distance cannot be guaranteed, e.g. sauna, fitness room. The use of essential areas is restricted through limiting the number of people (e.g. lifts, toilets).
- Where necessary, use of more spacious rooms during coffee breaks (restaurant, library, exterior areas).
Wearing medical face masks is mandatory in all areas of Schloss Dagstuhl, if the minimal distance of 1.5m cannot be sustained. It also applies outdoors if the necessary minimal distance is not maintained.
Hygiene policy
- Face masks can be bought at the reception at cost price.
- Providing skin-friendly liquid soap, disposable towels and, if necessary, disposable gloves.
- Contactless hand disinfectant dispensers in the main entrance and restaurant area.
- Transparent hygiene protective screens have been installed in the reception area.
- Areas occupied by more than one person are regularly aired.
- Handwashing instructions can be found in all relevant areas of the building.
- Extension of the opening hours of the restaurant to minimize cross traffic and avoid queues.
- On the arrival of the guests on Sunday, our staff will provide them with a light meal from 18:00 to 21:00 in the restaurant. Guests arriving after 21:00 will find a light meal in the restaurant.
- Our public areas, the guest rooms as well as frequently touched surfaces (door handles, handrails, terminals, keyboards, keypads at the entrance doors, coffee machines, tables, desks, etc.) are disinfected by our staff at short intervals.
- During the coffee breaks, a coffee dispenser is available, alternatively our employees serve coffee. Biscuits and other coffee and tea supplies are packed and served in accordance with the hygiene rules.
- We ask our guests to preferably use the toilet in their own rooms whenever possible.
Get together in the evening
For the evenings, the following rooms are available:- Restaurant,
- Cafeteria (S003),
- Wine cellar for up to 15 persons,
- Music room.
Excursions
Excursions are generally possible, provided that the hygiene regulations are complied with. Our team will gladly inform you on site about the current regulations.Use of facilities on site
- Bicycles are available. We kindly ask you to clean the bicycle grips before and after use with the disinfectant wipes supplied by us.
- Apart from the piano there are currently no other musical instruments made available. (Upon request, string instruments can be made available for single person use.) Feel free to bring your own instrument.
- The sauna and our fitness area are closed until further notice.
Conduct in case of suspicion of illness
If you have symptoms as described be the Robert Koch Institute (https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/Kommissionen/Stakob/Stellungnahmen/Stellungnahme-Covid-19_Therapie_Diagnose.pdf?__blob=publicationFile in German)
like fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell (anosmia), inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane (rhinitis), sore throat, or general fatigue:
Please retire to your room immediately and inform the Schloss Dagstuhl staff.
Schloss Dagstuhl will contact the local doctor or health authority. The further procedure is carried out in close coordination with the local health authority. The local health authority will contact you itself as needed.
Our kitchen, housekeeping, and administration staff have all been instructed in the prevailing hygiene and protective measures and will be happy to provide you with advice and support both in advance and during your stay on site.
Do you have additional questions? Please do not hesitate to 
send us an email to service(at)dagstuhl.de.
We hope that these measures will contribute to making you feel comfortable and safe during your stay with us and look forward to receiving any suggestions you may have!
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