The lockdown will start Monday and initially will last for 10 days, when it will be reevaluated, Schallenberg said. It's scheduled to end on Dec. 13 "at the latest," according to Austria's official travel portal.
”Travel to Austria for touristic purposes will not be possible during this time," the announcement read.
Hotels are set to close Monday, which means travelers currently inside the country should make arrangements to leave soon, according to Sigrid Pichler,