F.A.Q & Code of Conduct

What is the Parallel Universe?

The Parallel Universe is a body- and sex-positive happening, an adult playground. We want to create a safe(r) space to express yourself and explore your (otherwise maybe hidden) desires and longings. The Parallel Universe events are sober parties – we want to explore this universe without the distraction of any kind of substances. 

We are strictly following all local laws around Covid-19 safety and distancing measures

Why did we create the Parallel Universe?

We want to provide a safe(r) space where people can connect with their inner child and play free from stereotypical and societal norms. We want to make the world more inclusive, more passionate, more playful and a bit sexier. Also, we want to bring topics around intimacy, diversity and safer sex into wider awareness.

What happens at the events?

There are a thousand ways to experience the Parallel Universe – it will be different for everyone, each time. There will be workshops, games, performances, discussions, music, dance and open spaces for connection, your own creativity and self-expression.

What is included in the events, what do I have to bring?

This changes from event to event, so please read the description of the specific one you want to attend and check your email two days before the event. 

Did the Coronavirus make you stop all events?

Almost. We had to cancel all our planned events and festivals, but we will restart organizing events in a different setting. We are longing to reconnect with the community. We will focus on a slow reconnection obeying the legally framework. We open up a space with workshops like a self love circle, consent and boundaries, BDSM, a space to exchange with the community, a nature and art space, live music, (ecstatic) dance, performances … Parallel Universe looks a bit different but it does not stop us from connecting with our desires and celebrating our sex-positivity. 

*COVID-19 special: During Covid-19 we will follow the mandated safety measures. Therefore we will abstain from any kind of activities that include physical contact between the guests. Existing pods like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other. Please read our Special Covid – FAQs below.

What does sex-positivity mean?

We see sexuality as a positive element in human life. We have an open and welcoming attitude towards its many expressions or consciously chosen non-expressions, along with an awareness of sexual health and consent. Our passion is based on experiencing sexuality as an enriching and empowering force in our own lives. Sex-positivity doesn’t necessarily mean to have sexual encounters with numerous people or attending play parties or orgies. It means to reflect on your own sexuality, act non-judgmentally, consensually and respectfully toward yourself, and others and their sexuality.

What does body-positivity mean?

Everybody is welcome – no matter the shape, gender or orientation. To us, body-positivity also means fighting against sexism, taboos, stigma, racism and colonization, heteronormativity and homophobia, ableism or ageism. The Parallel Universe is a space without body-shaming and open for all bodies beautiful in all their differences.

Is this a sex* party?

The Parallel Universe is no giant orgy or a swinger party. We want to create a space without taboos or shame, where people can express their sexual and sensual desires. We will provide open spaces for various kinds of interaction* – cuddle areas, play areas, room for kinky experiences as well as non-sexual spaces and workshops. 

Will there be nudity? 

Yes, you are invited to dress or undress as you feel like. 

Will I see people having sex?

Usually yes, but in times of Corona just people from the same podWhat happens in the Parallel Universe depends on the guests’ mood, but it is quite likely for you to see naked people and to witness people engaging in different kinds of intimacy. However, we will always provide an area for only non-sexual interactions or special spaces for sexual engagement.*

Do I have to engage with someone or be intimate?

No. You are free to do whatever you want as long as you have the consent of everyone involved. We will offer plenty of different areas for all kinds of needs and desires.*

Where can I have sex?

We will introduce the different areas and spaces at the beginning of each event. Please arrive on time and be especially attentive in the beginning to help create a safe(r) space for all people attending. 

Can I only watch others?

Sure! We consider voyeurism (watching others having sex) as taking part in a sexual interaction, therefore it needs the consent of all people involved. Depending on the designated area you are in, it might or might not need explicit consent. If you enter the playroom you might not need to ask, witnessing a couple in private intimacy you will most likely have to ask for their consent to watch them. Don’t be shy, just ask if you can watch and take a Yes or a No graciously. In case of uncertainties please reach out to our Consent Angels.

*COVID-19 special: During Covid-19 we will follow the mandated safety measures. Therefore we will abstain from any kind of activities that include physical contact between the guests. Existing pods like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other.

What do the 4 Cs mean? 

CONSENT

  • We check in with each other – only a Hell Yes is a Yes
  • We respect personal boundaries – we respect all different kinds of a No
  • There is no pre-consent – any given consent can be withdrawn a minute later, check-in with others regularly

CARE

  • We respect you in your whole truth – feel free to express what you need and want
  • We work to create a space (and maybe someday a world) without sex-shaming, kink-shaming, slut-shaming or body shaming
  • We care for each other – everything is possible, nothing is obligated
  • Sexual health is important to us we protect each other and get tested regularly 
  • We help each other out if someone seems in trouble, stressed out or frozen.
  • We value self-reliance and self care.

CONFIDENTIALITY

  • We trust each other to treat all people with respect and not ‘out’ others.
  • We see it as an honor to witness other people to express their sensual and sexual self
  • We won’t share stories on that aren’t our own, without identifying others.
  • We don’t take non-consensual pictures

COVID

  • Please use the provided hand sanitizer 
  • Wash your hands before and after touching objects, doors etc.
  • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Longer is better.
  • 1 m distance In- and Outside (except if you are in the same pod)
  • Avoid touching your own face 
  • No contact outside of existing pods (couples, lovers, polycules, housemates, family )

What does Consent mean?

Consent is about the people involved in any kind of action. It is the right to say Yes or No to whatever affects you in a certain activity. It is important to understand that previous consent for intimacy never overrides the withdrawal of consent in the present moment. In other words: Only a Hell Yes! is a Yes. And this applies anew to every moment.

How to say No in a nice way?

There are many different ways to say No and a No doesn’t need to come in harsh words. Try out what suits your mood! As important as it is to express a No, it is equally as important to hear a No and respond gracefully – for yourself and the person being brave enough to protect their boundaries. Please find your favorite way to say No or respond to a No with this poster. Print it and spread the word!

What kind of behavior will be accepted, what will be penalized?

If it feels good and everybody involved likes what is happening, we will not limit your playfulness and your pleasure in any way. However, if we witness or hear of any kind of violation of the principle of consent we will act accordingly. This can mean the exclusion of individuals from the ongoing event or even all future events.

How do you take care of your guests?

Consent Angels are our guardians and your safety contact in case you feel confused or insecure. Whenever you have a question, feel overwhelmed or overtaxed, don’t hesitate to reach out to them or the organizer janina vivianne.

How can I recognize a Consent Angel?

Consent Angels will be wearing recognizable costumes or accessories. We will introduce them at the events so everyone can easily find them at any time.

Can I be a Consent Angel?

Our Consent Angels are carefully selected and have a lot of personal experience at sex-positive events. If you consider volunteering as a Consent Angel we will be happy to receive your application! Email us and tell us about your motivation and about the events you have been attending in the past.

What does Confidentiality mean?

What happens in the Parallel Universe stays in the Parallel Universe. How people express themselves there might be stigmatized in their daily life, so please treat other people and their realities with respect and confidentiality. We won’t share stories on that aren’t our own, without identifying others, its  not allowed to ‘out’ others, .

Can I take pictures?

Not without the consent of all people involved. You are free to take selfies (careful with people in the background!), and you are free to take group pictures with people who gave you their consent. We won’t collect smartphones or put stickers on your camera, we believe in self-reliance and trust you to follow our principles. Consent Angels will enforce this rule.

We want show the world sex-positivity!

It is our aim to spread the word – about body- and sex-positivity, consent, the sex-positive movement.

Therefor we will document the Parallel universe , its performances, workshop facilitators ( not the Guests) with videos & photos.

On the 4th of July we will also shoot a documentary about the Parallel Universe creators and our team! Here a Page with a own FAQ concerning this shooting and the presentation of the film team.

Here a quick recap of what is written below. We will not film any guests (except they explicitly ask for being in the movie). We will shoot during the set-up, the preparations, the build-down, some scenes with Janina, the performances and a separate workshop on Sunday especially for the shooting. The crew will take greatest care to not film anybody by accident. The focus of the movie lies on Janina, who is the organizer of the Parallel Universe and a sex-positive activist.

Can I take pictures or record the performances?

Not without the consent of all people involved. We will announce if a performance can be recorded (if there is nobody in the background). Workshops are not allowed to be filmed.

You are free to take selfies (careful with people in the background!), and you are free to take group pictures with people who gave you their consent. We won’t collect smartphones or put stickers on your camera, we believe in self-reliance and trust you to follow our principles.

Consent Angels will enforce this rule. If we see or get reported any abuse you will have to leave the event. 

It is forbidden to record or publish videos or photos of other peoples without their consent !

How many people will there be?

Usually our events are fully booked with approximately 60 to 100 people, depending on the location and capacity. 

Who will be attending?

Our guests come as singles, couples, throuples, polycules or in other constellations, we don’t choose by the number but by their awareness and responsibility. We invite people of all genders and orientations, and we love to see diversity.

Can anybody come?

We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere in which you feel welcome and in safe hands. Therefore we invite people we already know and trust, let guests bring their friends and lovers, and try to get to know those who are new to us in order to create an intimate atmosphere.

A pre-registration is mandatory, there will be no tickets sold at the door.

How do I apply and what do I need to pay attention to?

It is an essential aim of the Parallel Universe to create a safer space with people who know and value our principles, especially the principle of Consent, Care and Confidentiality. During the application we will ask you some questions. Also, please tell us if you know someone o f the team and what you expect from the Parallel Universe. We will get in touch with you to get to know you a bit better.

If I come alone, how do I find people to interact with?

The Parallel Universe will provide a lot of activities to get to know each other without pressure. Come early and give yourself enough time to arrive at the venue, to get in touch with yourself, the Parallel Universe and perhaps other human beings.

How can I buy a ticket?

You can apply here for a ticket through an online-form in each event description. There are more people wanting to come than we can host, so we have to select our guests. Please register and wait for approval. As soon as you have been approved, we kindly ask you to transfer the money via online banking or Paypal to secure your spot.

Can I buy tickets for my friends?

No, each person has to apply for themselves. However, you can let us know if you and a new friend want to come together and we will try to make sure that all of you will get in. 

What if I cancel at the last minute? Will I get a refund?

Yes, we can refund your ticket depending on when you cancel. 

Cancellation up to 2 weeks before the event: 100% refund

Cancellation up to 1 week before the event: 50% refund

Cancellation up to 3 days before the event: 25% refund

Cancellation within the last 3 days before the event: no refund.

COVID-19: With a positive Covid-19 test you will be refunded at any time.

In case that we have to cancel the event you get 100% refund.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, all entrances to our venues are fully accessible and on the same floor with little or no  thresholds.The gender-neutral toilets include at least two accessible toilet. Please check also our location specifications below. Our workshops are for all bodies, gender identities, sexual orientations and accessible for people of all abilities. Please reach out to us beforehand if you have any questions or would like to let us know about your special needs.

I am deaf/blind and want to bring somebody to assist me. How does that work?

If you need a personal assistant or an assistant dog please reach out to us in advance and we will find a way to suit your needs!

What shall I wear?

Whatever you feel like! Wear whatever makes you feel good and what expresses the very You in this moment. Come in your favorite costume, in your most seducing underwear, dress in what you never dared to wear before or come in your pyjamas. Some of our events will offer a costume & photo corner. We dress to express, not to impress! COVID-19: Unfortunately there will be no costume corner in times of Coronavirus.

I would really like to come, but I can’t afford the entrance fee.

If there is one thing we shouldn’t have to worry about, it is money (although we know how it feels to worry about money). We want to make the Parallel Universe as inclusive as possible and will certainly find a way for you to participate. Whether this includes some voluntary action, payment in parts or low-income tickets. Please email us at paralleluniverse [dot] eu [ät] gmail [dot] com !

I am nervous. What can I do?

Don’t worry. We are all nervous when we engage in something new. As a first-timer we recommend you to come early so you have enough time to connect with the space and the people around you. Consent Angels will be in sight at all times and our team will be there to support you. Also, please reach out via email if you have any questions!

Here the location specifications for the The Parallel Universe Hainburg

Location/ Space: Outside  1 Lotus Bell Tent ( ca 70qm ) , 1 Workshop space in the Garden hidden ( <150qm ) , 1 Workshop space in the Garden on the field  ( <200qm ) , 1 Campfire , 1 Stage with field in front ( <150qm ) , Inside 1 industry hall partly open ( <300qm ) 

Sanitary:  2 Garden Toilet ; 5 Toilets in the Hall, 5 washbasin & 3 Showers

Other Utilities: 1 big Pool , 1 Sauna (not to use due Covid) 2 Kitchen Indoor , 1 Outdoor (just for the Team this time)

Drink & Foods: Participants bring their own food, drinks, cups, plates, cutlery ect… We will have a Bar with homemade drinks you can get for a donation.

Guests: 50 Guests + Team & Workshop Facilitator

What do I have to consider if I arrive from abroad?

The Loslassen / Letting Association can write you an invitation to Austria to make the border control smoother. 

Please check the current regulations of you country and the location because there might be special restrictions and regulations concerning quarantine. 

If you want to stay a couple of days please write us a separate mail or specify it in the application. We will ask you to make an additional donation to the location. 

Here our full schedule for theweekend.

Here more information about the documentary and the Program & Workshop description of the event

Accommodation:

  • we recommend you to bring your own tent to have a maximum of privacy.
  • we also have a Lotus Bell tent & mattresses (50persons) for people how can’t bring their tent.
  • you can also sleep in the Hall an a mattress

(deutsch version weiter unten)

We are a non-profit website for one of the projects from the Loslassen association, The Parallel Universe. One of the Founding members  & current president is Janina Vivianne. By joining our event you become supportive member of the Association this give you the possibity to be part of your community and attend any event of this Association without a new application.

ZVR: 1907889329

The Parallel Universe is a research project from

Letting go – Association for art, culture and personal development

The non-profit activity of the association is not profit-oriented and has the following idealistic purpose: 

(1) The focus of the Association’s work is the human being and the promotion and further development of the cultures, arts, customs, & traditions , as well as the research and communication of social values and cultural techniques which positively support the individual in his or her personal development. 

(2) The work of the association promotes the letting go of taboos and partly shamefaced social norms and conventions in a safe framework, in order to enable a conscious reinvention of one’s own actions and preferences with regard to interpersonal interactions.

(3) The creation of experiential spaces in which members of the association can relax and connect with others. Loving, interpersonal and romantic relationships are the focus of knowledge transfer, personality development and workshops especially on the topics of (self-)love, serenity and joie de vivre. 

(4) The association also promotes the creativity of its members and offers various opportunities to try out, express and develop oneself in a creative and playful way. The positive effect of creative creation both as an individual and as a group should bring the lost value of art and culture as a meaningful and community-building basic element of human community back to the centre of consciousness.

By joining our event you become supportive member of the Association this give you the possibity to be part of your community and attend any event of this Association without a new application.

The supportive member have no right to vote or any other obligations towards the association. Ending your membership is possible at any time with an email to paralleluniverseDOTeuÄTgmailDOTcom

More Questions? Write us a mail.

German:

The Parallel Universe ist ein Forschungsprojekt des Vereins

Loslassen – ein Gemeinwohlfördernder Verein für Kunst-, Kultur- und Persönlichkeitsentwicklung

Die gemeinnützige Tätigkeit des Vereins ist nicht auf Gewinn ausgerichtet und hat folgenden ideellen Zweck: 

(1) Im Mittelpunkt der Vereinsarbeit stehen der Mensch und die Förderung sowie die Weiterentwicklung der von ihm geschaffenen Kulturen, Künste, Sitten, Traditionen und Bräuche, sowie die Erforschung und Vermittlung von gesellschaftlichen Werten und Kulturtechniken, welche das Individuum in seiner Persönlichkeitsentwicklung positiv unterstützen.

(2) Die Vereinsarbeit fördert das Loslassen von tabuisierten und teilweise schambesetzten gesellschaftlichen Normen und Konventionen in einem sicheren Rahmen, um eine bewusste Neuerfindung des eigenen Handelns und der eigenen Vorlieben in Bezug auf zwischenmenschliche Interaktionen zu ermöglichen.

(3) Das Schaffen von Erfahrungsräumen, in denen die Vereinsmitglieder sich entspannen und mit anderen in Verbindung treten können. Bei Wissensvermittlung, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung und Workshops speziell zu den Themen (Selbst-)Liebe, Gelassenheit und Lebensfreude stehen liebevolle, zwischenmenschliche und romantische Beziehungen im Fokus. 

(4) Der Verein fördert zudem die Kreativität der Mitglieder und bietet diverse Möglichkeiten, sich kreativ und spielerisch auszuprobieren, auszudrücken und zu entfalten. Die positive Wirkung kreativen Erschaffens sowohl als Individuum als auch als Gruppe sollen den verlorengegangenen Stellenwert von Kunst und Kultur als sinn- und gemeinschaftsstiftendes Grundelement menschlicher Gemeinschaft wieder stärker ins Zentrum des Bewusstseins rücken. 

Mit der Teilnahme an einer unserer Veranstaltungen, werden Sie Fördermitglied des Vereins Loslassen, dies gibt Ihnen die Möglichkeit , Teil Ihrer Community zu sein und an jeder Veranstaltung teilzunehmen ohne sich erneut bewerben zu müssen.

Das Fördermitglied hat kein Stimmrecht oder andere Verpflichtungen gegenüber dem Verein. Die Beendigung Ihrer Mitgliedschaft ist jederzeit mit einer E-Mail an paralleluniverseDOTeuÄTgmailDOTcom möglich.

Weitere Fragen? Schreib uns gerne eine E-Mail.

Please read our Covid-19 Special Conditions

We are strictly following all local laws around Covid-19 safety and distancing measures

Here is a quick overview over what’s new

Update on new rules & regulations as of 1st July 2020  

-Remember just because its allowed you don’t have to do it-

  • The government published another update on the Covid19-safety-regulations that contained some relaxations for events with fewer than 100 participants, especially if they are hosted by non-profit associations and for outdoor activities and sports.
  • As of 1st July, physical contact sport such as martial arts is allowed again. This allows us a broader range of workshops and programming like Playfight.
  • We decided to put up our beloved costume camp! Feel free to dress as you want, and spice up your outfit with parts of our costume camp!
  • Food and drinks can now be provided with less strict regulations. So the Parallel Universe will have fresh handmade pizza from a wood oven and refreshments like homemade kombucha and lemonade, You are still invited to bring your own drinks and food if you prefer to! 
  • Some intimate activities like cuddling, shibari, sensual and sexual experiences are now allowed again, but only between people who are in a privileged relationship state, for example: officially sharing a household or being in a committed relationship.
  • There will be three different wristbands so you can easily indicate how close you want people to come in order to maintain your individual need of safety – or not: red, orange, green – you choose at the check in what’s within your comfort zone! We’ll have consent and boundary workshops at the Parallel Universe to further explain. 
  • Comprehensive Update on rules & regulations published by the Austrian Ministry of Health and Social Affairs  (German only): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QIpk-9KAfxx7qcuceZzmNtc2hmDg-v0j/view If you don’t feel well and physically fit, or  show symptoms associated with Covid19 please put health & safety first and don’t come (donation will be refunded)
  • Rules can change quickly – important updates will be shared on the parallel universe website, on facebook & insta and per email.

Here all the full covid FAQs: 

https://theparalleluniverse.org/covid/

The new updates to the Covid19-regulations  apply also for the Parallel Universe organised by  “Loslassen”,  a non-profit association (aka gemeinnütziger Verein). The regulations allow more possibilities for events hosted by the Verein. Please be aware that we have not yet returned to a pre-Covid19 situation and that the recent relaxations don’t cancel the measures completely.

We are strictly following all local laws around Covid-19 safety and distancing measures

THE PARALLEL UNIVERSE ADAPTS TO CHANGE

We had to cancel all our planned events and festivals during the lockdown in the first half of 2020. With the pandemic being more under control and more relaxed safety regulations, we decided to make the experiment of trying a sex-positive event that adapts to the Covid19-safety-regulations. We want to try how we can live the philosophy of our events in a completely different and somewhat challenging setting. Thank you for the courage of being part of this unique experience!

We are longing to reconnect with the community and to get in predominantly non-physical contact. This event is an opportunity to slowly reconnect with our s+ community, to talk about desires, dreams, and longings…

OUR POSSIBILITIES DURING THE PANDEMIC

What definitely changed during the Coronavirus pandemic is the range we can offer. During the pandemic we can offer activities mostly without or very limited direct physical contact: workshops, performances and the chance hang out with the community, a place in the nature and an art space. We can provide live music, (ecstatic) dance and whatever distant activities our creative minds can think of. Due to the new regulations as of 1st July we can have a playfight workshop and allow “soft” intimate acts like cuddling for couples, lovers, polycules, roommates and other existing close social relationships. 

LET’S CELEBRATE SEX-POSITIVITY IN DISTANCE

The Parallel Universe will certainly be different and outstanding.  But it still is a unique playground and it doesn’t stop us from connecting with our desires and celebrating sex-positivity.

In times of COVID-19, safer sex must mean that we cannot encourage any kind of physical closeness in our workshops and our facilities between people how are not from the same household or being in any kind of pre-existing committed relationship.

We believe in self-reliance and trust the people in their risk assessments – we provide wristbands with color-codes to make your own risk assessment visible.

Important note: We will close the doors after 13:30 pm. Make sure to arrive on time, otherwise you will not get in. The event will start with a mandatory workshop about consent, boundaries & risk assessment to get the COVID-19 regulations clear for everyone.

Despite all the difficulties, we are delighted to provide a space to reconnect, to see and talk to each other, have fun in workshops, engage in discussions and enjoy each other’s presence without physical contact. We see it as a chance to focus on the core principles of sex-positivity.

What is the Parallel Universe?

The Parallel Universe is a body- and sex-positive happening, an adult playground. We want to create a safe(r) space to express yourself and explore* your (otherwise maybe hidden) desires and longings. The Parallel Universe events are sober parties – we want to explore this universe without the distraction of any kind of substances. We want to provide a safe(r) space where people can connect with their inner child and play free from stereotypical and societal norms. We want to make the world more inclusive, more passionate, more playful and a bit sexier. Also, we want to bring topics around intimacy, diversity and safer sex into wider awareness.

*COVID-19 special: During COVID-19 we will follow the mandated safety measures. Therefore we will abstain from any kind of activities that include physical contact. (Existing pods like couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other but we ask you to not get sexual.)

How do we create a safe(r) space?

We accept this challenge & focus on the fundamental principles of sex-positivity. We will approach the event a bit more theoretical and philosophical and we will also put a focus on self-love.

CONSENT, BOUNDARIES & SAFER SEX  

Sex-positivity is a consent based attitude where sexual and sensual interaction with people around you can happen without shame. However, in times of physical distancing, we want to focus on the social & philosophical aspects of the movement. Let’s care for each other, let’s be extra mindful of each other’s boundaries & personal space and let’s respect everyone’s personal risk assessment & choices. In times of COVID-19, safer sex must mean that we will not encourage any kind of physical closeness in our workshops and our facilities outside of existing pods. (like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other)

More than ever, we encourage high self-responsibility, so please evaluate your own risk assessment in advance. For a start we encourage you to read the covid care article from Evelin Dacker. Become clear how physically close you are able and willing to be and be aware that legal boundaries make it necessary to keep a safety distance of 1 m at all events. 

Before entering you will be provided with a colored wristband to mark your personal risk assessment. You are also invited to bring a blanket in the color matching your risk assessment. In order to create a safer space we will close the doors after 2 pm and there will be a Consent & Risk Assessment workshop mandatory for everybody at the beginning.

For more information about the color codes and what is allowed and what is forbidden please check our FAQs – Covid-19 Special.

Location specifications for The Parallel Universe  in Hainburg.

  • Outdoor 1 hidden workshop space in the garden (<150qm), 1 open workshop space on the field  (<200qm), 1 campfire , 1 stage with field in front (<150qm)
  • Indoors 1 partly open industry hall with several different, lovely decorated corners and areas (<300qm) 

Sanitary: 1 garden toilet, 1 toilet (all toilets are gender-neutral), washbasin & shower in the summer kitchen in the garden; 1 toilet, wash basin & Shower in the hall

Other utilities: 2 kitchen (one indoor, one outdoor; only for the orga-team)

Drink & food: Participants bring their own food, drink, cups, plates, cutlery, etc.

Guests: 50 guests + helper, team & workshop facilitators

Let’s care for each other, let’s be extra mindful of each other’s boundaries & personal space and let’s respect everyone’s personal risk assessment & choices. In times of COVID-19, safe(r)sex must mean that we will not encourage any kind of physical closeness in our workshops and our facilities outside from existing pods like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family ..

Agreements: 

  • 4 Cs:  CONSENT – CARE – CONFIDENTIALITY – COVID
  • Sober party (No mind alternating substances such as alcohol & drugs are allowed)
  • 1 m distance In- and Outside, Mouth-nose mask inside
  • Washing hands regularly, avoid touching your own face 
  • Sex-positive values
  • Nudity allowed (nudity is not consent)
  • No contact outside of existing pods (couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family) 
  • Connection and intimacy build up within the safety measures possible

Taking care of yourself helps you to take care of everyone else.

What will be allowed?

  • Nudity – take off your clothes, be as free as you want.
  • Self-love – enjoy yourself through moving, dancing and touching yourself.
  • Watching – a glance doesn’t transmit viruses. Looking into each other’s eyes, watching other people touch themselves, participating in our sensual-while-distant – workshops will be possible.

What can’t be allowed?

  • Touching – hugging and touching other people who are not part of your current covid pod. (link to covid care talk) 
  • Cuddle puddles – as much as we enjoy group hugs, this must be postponed to other times. 
  • A big buffet – this bums us out. But there will be the possibility to get some food in exchange for a donation.
  • Costume Camp – we cannot set up our costume camp, but feel free to bring as many funny costumes as you want to express yourself. 
  • However, we are delighted to provide a space to reconnect, to see and talk to each other, have fun in workshops, engage in discussions and enjoy each other’s presence without physical contact. We see it as a chance to focus on the core principles of sex-positivity – without the pleasures of physical intimacy.

COLOR CODE & RISK ASSESSMENT

Before entering you will be provided with a colored wristband to mark your personal risk assessment. You are also invited to bring a blanket in the color matching your risk assessment. In order to create a safer space we will close the the doors after 2 pm and there will be a Consent & Risk assessment workshop mandatory for everybody at the beginning.

Red: I want to look at you from afar. Please keep a safe distance, don’t come closer than 1 to 2 meters.

Orange: Let’s talk about it, I’m not sure yet …. Come closer, but check in with me before.

Green: Come closer*, I see myself not at risk. Please note that due the legal situation we can not allow touch between participants outside of existing pods (like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other)

What do the 4 Cs mean? 

CONSENT

  • We check in with each other – only a Hell Yes is a Yes!
  • We respect personal boundaries – we respect all different kinds of a No.
  • There is no pre-consent – any given consent can be withdrawn a minute later, check in with others regularly.

CARE

  • We respect you in your whole truth – feel free to express what you need and want!
  • We work to create a space (and maybe someday a world) without sex-shaming, kink-shaming, slut-shaming or body-shaming.
  • We care for each other – everything is possible, nothing is obligated.
  • Sexual health is important to us, we protect each other and get tested regularly.
  • We help each other out if someone seems to be in trouble, stressed out or frozen.
  • We value self-reliance and self care.

CONFIDENTIALITY

  • We trust each other to treat all people with respect and to not ‘out’ others.
  • We see it as an honor to witness other people expressing their sensual and sexual self.
  • We won’t share stories that aren’t our own.
  • We won’t talk about others in an exposing way to protect them. This means we avoid names or identifying attributes while telling stories about our own experiences.
  • We don’t take non-consensual pictures.

COVID-19

  • Please use the provided hand sanitizer.
  • Wash your hands before and after touching objects, doors, etc.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. The longer the better.
  • 1 m distance in- and outdoors except while activities
  • Avoid touching your own face.
  • No contact outside of existing pods (like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other)

ALWAYS, BUT ESPECIALLY IN THESE DAYS: SELF-RESPONSIBILITY

More than ever, we encourage high self-responsibility, so please evaluate your own risk assessment in advance. For help, we encourage you to read  the covid care article from Evelin Dacker. Become clear how physically close you are able and willing to be with people and be aware that legal boundaries make it necessary to keep a safety distance of 1 m at events. Additionally, we will be wearing masks indoors. Outside, masks aren’t mandatory in Austria.

Before entering you will be provided with a colored wristband to mark your personal risk assessment. You are also invited to bring a blanket in the color matching your risk assessment. In order to create a safer space we will close the the doors after 2 pm and there will be a Consent & Risk assessment workshop mandatory for everybody at the beginning.

Red: I want to look at you from afar. Please keep a safe distance, don’t come closer than 1 to 2 meters.

Orange: Let’s talk about it, I’m not sure yet …. Come closer, but check in with me before.

Green: Come closer*, I see myself not at risk. Please note that due the legal situation we can not allow touch between participants outside of existing pods (couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family)

WORKSHOPS AT THE PARALLEL UNIVERSE DURING COVID-19

  • Opening circle & general information (doors close after 2 pm, no new guests allowed)
  • Consent & Risk Assessment workshop (mandatory for everybody at the beginning)
  • Art workshop 
  • Dance workshop
  • Self-expression workshop 
  • Self-love workshop 
  • Sensual fantasies workshop 
  • Performance
  • Live music 
  • Hysterical literature

In times of COVID-19, safer sex must mean that we will not encourage any kind of physical closeness in our workshops and our facilities. Existing pods like housemates, couples, lovers, polycules, roommates, family can be close to each other.

For more detailed information check our FAQs

In times of COVID-19, safer sex must mean that we will not encourage any kind of physical closeness in our workshops and our facilities. Sex-positivity is a consent based attitude where sexual and sensual interaction with people around you can take place without shame. We believe in self reliance and trust the people in their risk assessments. 

For more information what is allowed and what is forbidden please check our FAQs – COVID-19 Special .

We are strictly following all local laws around Covid-19 safety and distancing measures

How does the corona virus transmit?

    • The virus can spread from an infected person within a distance of 1,50m by coughing or sneezing.
    • It can be transmitted through shared plastic or metal surfaces, but there is uncertainty how long the virus can live. Probably between 2 hours and 4 days. 
    • By direct contact with saliva/mucus from someone who has it.
    • It has been found in faeces of people who are infected with the virus.
    • It hasn’t been found yet in semen or vaginal fluid.
    • Other coronaviruses do not efficiently transmit through intercourse.
    • There is still a lot to learn about the Coronavirus – this is our best available knowledge by May 2020. (Please scroll down for links and sources.)

In the spirit of harm reduction, we also want to give some extra safety measures if you still decide to meet people beyond the Parallel Universe. But please keep in mind that this is not allowed at the event! This benefits not only your safety, but also those of others and society in general.

Transmission risks while getting intimate

  • Kissing can easily pass SARS-CoV-2. Avoid kissing anyone who is not part of your small circle of close contacts.
  • Sucking fingers might spread SARS-CoV-2. We touch a lot of surfaces, and this is a highway for the virus.
  • Rimming (mouth on the anus) might spread SARS-CoV-2. Virus in faeces may enter your mouth. 
  • Condoms and dental dams can reduce contact with saliva or faeces, especially during oral or anal sex.
  • Avoid sharing sheets, towels, … And wash them afterward.
  • Choose someone you live with: Having close contact – including sex – with only a small circle of people “pods” helps prevent further spreading of the Coronavirus. Communicate with each other about other interactions outside of this circle.
  • With multiple partners: Make good and acceptable agreements, and try to temporarily limit close contact to one.

Safer sex tools 

In the spirit of harm reduction, we also want to give some extra safety measures if you still decide to meet people beyond your household/partner. But please keep in mind that this is not allowed at the event! This benefits not only your safety but also those of others and society in general.

    • Have good, clear and honest communication. Have a COVID-CareSTARS-Talk with your prospect date: how do they deal with social distancing and dating? Who do they live with? Who have they been around? Anyone within 3 degrees of separation who is at risk? Do they take it seriously? Make a Risk Assessment. Make good agreements that are fully understood by everyone and possible to follow. If possible, limit your outside close contact to only each other.
    • Keep the dates as short as possible. And postpone as long as possible.
    • Wear a facemask, and don’t touch your face or the mask. Try to not remove the facemask during the whole length of the encounter. Don’t kiss. Masks are scarce! So consider donating to care facilities & use a reusable cotton mask if possible. Wash them at 90°C
    • Take a bottle of hand sanitizer and use it. DO NOT USE SANITIZER ON YOUR GENITALS. USE IT to disinfect surfaces you’re using before and after. Wash your bodyparts (genitals, hands) very well before and after the sexual act.
    • Use mouthwash before and after, instead of brushing teeth. Brushing teeth can cause micro-fissures where infections can enter. Mouthwash helps with minimizing bacteria but does not specifically help prevent SARS-CoV-2.
    • Use a pair of latex gloves. Dispose of them correctly after use. Wash your hands before and after.
    • Use a(n internal) condom or dental dam. Use and dispose of it correctly.
    • Wash clothes when back home. Preferably on 60°C/140°F & use soap.
    • Get all kinky and play with onesies (which you wash afterward at 60°C/140°F), plastic wrap mummification, improvised gloryholes, Latex suits and other ‘sexy distancing’ games. 
    • Washing up before and after sex is more important than ever. 
      • Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Longer is better.

Consider again to take a responsible decision and help ‘flatten the curve’ 

GET TESTED REGULARLY!
Prevent the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by getting tested regularly. Learn more about the transmission of different STIs and find out where to get tested for free in Europe.

Find the permanent link for the whole safer sex guide document with last updates: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sd6EoFCFOTmG1_IW_07s_DxNGWEA0m8T/view.

  1. COVID-19 Guide extracted from Sex-Positive Corona Safer Sex Guide by Olivier Dieleman, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sd6EoFCFOTmG1_IW_07s_DxNGWEA0m8T/view
  2. Inspired and partly paraphrased from the Play Safe Berlin Post. (24/03/2020: https://www.facebook.com/playsafeberlin/posts/635517473954085)
  3. Most of this part of the text is inspired, paraphrased or copied from the document released by the NYC Health (22/03/2020: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-sex-guidance.pdf ), except the Post-Corona-Apocalypse Measures of course.

How many people will there be?

Usually our events are fully booked with approximately 60 to 100 people, depending on the location and capacity. 

During COVID-19 we make smaller events in order to create a safer space.

Who will be attending?

Our guests come as singles, couples and throuples, we don’t choose by the number but by their awareness and responsibility. We invite people of all genders and orientations, and we love to see diversity.

How do I apply and what do I need to pay attention to?

It is an essential aim of the Parallel Universe to create a safer space with people who know and value our principles, especially the principle of Consent, Care and Confidentiality. During the application we will ask you some questions. Also, please tell us if you know someone o f the team and what you expect from the Parallel Universe. We will get in touch with you to get to know you a bit better. 

There are more people wanting to come than we can host, so we have to select our guests. Please register and wait for approval. As soon as you have been approved, we kindly ask you to transfer the money via online banking or Paypal to secure your spot.

A registration is mandatory, no tickets are sold at the door.

What if I cancel at the last minute? Will I get a refund?

Yes, we can refund your ticket depending on when you cancel. 

Cancellation up to 2 weeks before the event: 100% refund

Cancellation up to 1 week before the event: 50% refund

Cancellation up to 3 days before the event: 25% refund

Cancellation within the last 3 days before the event: no refund.

COVID-19: With a positive COVID-19 test you will be refunded at any time.

If we have to cancel the event, you will get 100% refunded.

What do I have to consider if I arrive from abroad?

The Loslassen / Letting Association can write you an invitation to make the border control smoother. 

Please check the current regulations of you country and the location because there might be special restrictions and regulations concerning quarantine. 

If you want to stay a couple of days please write us a separate mail or specify it in the application. We will ask you to make an additional donation to the location. 

Accommodation:

  • we recommend you to bring your own tent to have a maximum of privacy.
  • you can also sleep in a mattress camp

Information zu Veranstaltungen 

Quelle: Bundesministerium Stand 27 Juni

https://www.sozialministerium.at/Informationen-zum-Coronavirus/

Was gilt für Veranstaltungen ab 1. Juli? 

  • Indoor, fixe Sitzplätze: 250 Personen 
  • Outdoor, fixe Sitzplätze: 500 Personen 
  • Veranstaltungen ohne fixe Sitzplätze: max. 100 Personen, zB bei Hochzeiten. 
  • Bei mehr als 100 Personen: verpflichtendes COVID-19-Präventionskonzept 
  • Bei mehr als 100 Personen: verpflichtende/r COVID-19-Beauftragte/r 
  • Keine Sperrstunde für Veranstaltungen mit geschlossenen Gesellschaften 
  • 3 Tage vor Veranstaltung müssen die Teilnehmer dem Betreiber des Gastgewerbes oder der Veranstaltungsstätte bekannt gegeben werden. Nur diese TeilnehmerInnen dürfen den Veranstaltungsort betreten. 

Welche Abstandsregeln gibt es für BesucherInnen von Veranstaltungen?

 Es gilt der Abstand von mindestens einem Meter gegenüber anderen Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben oder nicht einer gemeinsamen BesucherInnengruppe angehören. Wenn das nicht möglich ist, müssen andere Schutzmaßnahmen gegeben sein, wie zB bei Veranstaltungen mit fixen Sitzplätzen das Auslassen der seitlichen Sitzplätze zwischen BesucherInnen. 

Die Abstandsregel gilt für alle Veranstaltungen, egal ob Indoor oder Outdoor, egal ob mit oder ohne fixe Sitzplätze und ist immer anzuwenden, außer 

  • Man lebt im gemeinsamen Haushalt 
  • Man ist Teil der gleichen BesucherInnengruppe 

Wo muss man Mund-Nasen-Schutz tragen? 

  • bei Indoor-Veranstaltungen ohne fixe Sitzplätze 
  • bei Indoor-Veranstaltungen mit fixen Sitzplätzen, wenn man sich nicht auf dem Sitzplatz befindet sowie am Sitzplatz dann, wenn der Abstand von einem Meter unterschritten wird und es keine zusätzlichen Schutzmaßnahmen gibt 

Information zu Vereinsfesten

Quelle: IG Kultur

https://www.igkultur.at/artikel/faq-corona-virus-veranstaltungsverbot

Die COVID-19-Lockerung Verordnung sieht für die beruflichen Tätigkeiten und die Durchführung von Veranstaltungen folgende Bestimmungen vor. 

Gelten die Veranstaltungsregeln auch für Sitzungen oder Mitgliederversammlungen von Vereinen?  

Nein. Zusammenkünfte von Organen juristischer Personen sind ausgenommen. Die Grenze von maximal 10 Personen bei Veranstaltungen gilt also nicht für Mitgliederversammlungen oder Vorstandssitzungen von Vereinen. Für rein gesellige Zusammenkünfte von Vereinen gelten jedoch die allgemeinen Veranstaltungsregeln.

Findet die Vereinsversammlung an einem öffentlichen Ort in einem geschlossenen Raum statt, so gilt die Pflicht zur Einhaltung von 1 Meter Mindestabstand und Tragen eines Mund-Nasenschutzes für Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben. Die eigene Vereinsräumlichkeiten sind nicht als öffentlicher Ort einzustufen, auch nicht angemietete Räume, die ausschließlich dem Verein für seine Versammlung zur Verfügung stehen und zu dem nur geladene Vereinsmitglieder Zutritt haben. 

Jedoch hat der Verein gegenüber seinen Mitgliedern Schutz- und Sorgfaltspflichten. Entsprechend sollte auch im Vereinsbereich die Abstands- und Hygienebestimmungen bis auf Weiteres eingehalten werden und der Verein auf deren Umsetzung achten. 

Hinweis: Zur Erleichterung für Vereine wurden Sonderbestimmungen erlassen, die bis 31.12.2020 virtuelle Sitzungen ermöglichen, auch wenn sich dazu keine Regelung in den Vereinsstatuten findet. Ebenso wurde die Möglichkeit geschaffen Versammlungen, an denen mehr als 50 Personen teilnahmeberechtigt sind, bis zum Jahresende 2021 zu verschieben. Details zu den neuen Richtlinien für Vereine während der COVID-19 Krise findet ihr hier

Was passiert, wenn Verbote missachtet werden? 

Bei Missachtung drohen Verwaltungsstrafen bis zu € 3.600 (für Besucher*innen) oder € 30.000 (für Veranstalter*innen bzw. Inhaber*innen von Betriebsstätten, die unzulässig betreten werden). Darüber hinaus sind auch Schadensersatzpflichten denkbar, wenn sich ein*e Besucher*in ansteckt. 

Veranstaltungen Gesetzestexte

Quelle: RIS, Bundesrecht konsolidiert: Gesamte Rechtsvorschrift für COVID-19-Lockerung Verordnung, Fassung vom 27.06.2020

https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=20011162

(nur relevanten paragraphen)

  • 10. (1) Als Veranstaltungen im Sinne dieser Verordnung gelten insbesondere geplante Zusammenkünfte und Unternehmungen zur Unterhaltung, Belustigung, körperlichen und geistigen Ertüchtigung und Erbauung. Dazu zählen jedenfalls kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Sportveranstaltungen, Hochzeiten, Begräbnisse, Filmvorführungen, Ausstellungen, Vernissagen, Kongresse, Angebote der außerschulischen Jugenderziehung und Jugendarbeit, Schulungen und Aus- und Fortbildungen.

(2) Veranstaltungen mit mehr als 100 Personen sind untersagt. Mit 1. Juli 2020 sind Veranstaltungen mit zugewiesenen und gekennzeichneten Sitzplätzen in geschlossenen Räumen mit bis zu 250 Personen und im Freiluftbereich mit bis zu 500 Personen zulässig.

Für das Verabreichen von Speisen und der Ausschank von Getränken an Besucher gilt § 6. 

(5) Jeder Veranstalter von Veranstaltungen mit über 100 Personen hat einen COVID-19-Beauftragten zu bestellen und ein COVID-19-Präventionskonzept auszuarbeiten und dieses umzusetzen. Das COVID-19-Präventionskonzept hat insbesondere Vorgaben zur Schulung der Mitarbeiter und basierend auf einer Risikoanalyse Maßnahmen zur Minimierung des Infektionsrisikos zu beinhalten. Hiezu zählen insbesondere: 

  1. Regelungen zur Steuerung der Besucherströme, 
  2. spezifische Hygienevorgaben, 
  3. Regelungen zum Verhalten bei Auftreten einer SARS-CoV-2-Infektion, 
  4. Regelungen betreffend die Nutzung sanitärer Einrichtungen, 
  5. Regelungen betreffend die Verabreichung von Speisen und Getränken. 

(6) Bei Veranstaltungen mit zugewiesenen und gekennzeichneten Sitzplätzen ist ein Abstand von mindestens einem Meter gegenüber anderen Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben oder nicht einer gemeinsamen Besuchergruppe gemäß § 6 Abs. 5 angehören, einzuhalten. Kann dieser Abstand auf Grund der Anordnungen der Sitzplätze nicht eingehalten werden, sind die jeweils seitlich daneben befindlichen Sitzplätze freizuhalten, sofern nicht durch andere geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen das Infektionsrisiko minimiert werden kann. 

(7) Beim Betreten von Veranstaltungsorten gemäß Abs. 6 in geschlossenen Räumen ist eine den Mund- und Nasenbereich abdeckende mechanische Schutzvorrichtung zu tragen. Dies gilt nicht, während sich die Besucher auf den ihnen zugewiesenen Sitzplätzen aufhalten. Wird der Abstand von einem Meter trotz Freilassen der seitlich daneben befindlichen Sitzplätze gemäß Abs. 6 seitlich unterschritten, ist jedoch auch auf den zugewiesenen Sitzplätzen eine den Mund- und Nasenbereich abdeckende mechanische Schutzvorrichtung zu tragen, sofern nicht durch andere geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen das Infekti-onsrisiko minimiert werden kann. 

(8) Bei Veranstaltungen ohne zugewiesene und gekennzeichnete Sitzplätze ist gegenüber Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, ein Abstand von mindestens einem Meter einzuhalten. Weiters ist in geschlossenen Räumen eine den Mund- und Nasenbereich abdeckende mechanische Schutzvorrichtung zu tragen. Für Tänzer gelten § 8 Abs. 1 und 2 sinngemäß. Für das Verabreichen von Speisen und der Ausschank von Getränken gilt § 6. 

(9) Kann auf Grund der Eigenart einer Schulung, Aus- und Fortbildung 

  1. der Mindestabstand von einem Meter zwischen Personen und/oder 
  2. von Personen das Tragen von einer den Mund- und Nasenbereich abdeckenden mechanischen Schutzvorrichtung nicht eingehalten werden, 

ist durch sonstige geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen das Infektionsrisiko zu minimieren. Die Verpflichtung zum Tragen einer den Mund- und Nasenbereich abdeckenden mechanischen Schutzvorrichtung gilt nicht für Teilnehmer, während sie sich auf ihren Sitzplätzen aufhalten sowie für Vortragende. 

(10) Für Teilnehmer an Proben und Mitwirkende an künstlerischen Darbietungen gilt § 3 sinngemäß. 

Ausnahmen

  • 11. (1) Diese Verordnung gilt nicht für 

(5) Sofern zwischen den Personen geeignete Schutzvorrichtungen zur räumlichen Trennung vorhanden sind, muss ein Abstand von einem Meter nicht eingehalten werden.

(6) Im Fall der Kontrolle durch Organe des öffentlichen Sicherheitsdienstes sind die Gründe der Inanspruchnahme der Ausnahme glaubhaft zu machen.

(7) Personen, die nur zeitweise im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, sind Personen, die im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, gleichgestellt.

Gastgewerbe

  • 6. (1) Das Betreten von Betriebsstätten sämtlicher Betriebsarten der Gastgewerbe ist unter den in dieser Bestimmung genannten Voraussetzungen zulässig.

(2) Der Betreiber darf das Betreten der Betriebsstätte für Kunden nur im Zeitraum zwischen 06.00 und 01.00 des folgenden Tages Uhr zulassen. Restriktivere Sperrstunden und Aufsperrstunden aufgrund anderer Rechtsvorschriften bleiben unberührt.

(3) Der Betreiber hat sicherzustellen, dass die Konsumation von Speisen und Getränken nicht in unmittelbarer Nähe der Ausgabestelle erfolgt.

(4) Der Betreiber hat die Verabreichungsplätze so einzurichten, dass zwischen den Besuchergruppen ein Abstand von mindestens einem Meter besteht. Dies gilt nicht, wenn durch geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen zur räumlichen Trennung das Infektionsrisiko minimiert werden kann.

(Anm.: Abs. 5 aufgehoben durch Z 12, BGBl. II Nr. 266/2020)

(6) Der Betreiber hat sicherzustellen, dass jeder Kunde in geschlossenen Räumen der Betriebsstätte durch den Betreiber oder einen Mitarbeiter platziert wird.

(7) Der Betreiber hat sicherzustellen, dass er und seine Mitarbeiter bei Kundenkontakt eine den Mund- und Nasenbereich abdeckende mechanische Schutzvorrichtung tragen, sofern zwischen den Personen keine sonstige geeignete Schutzvorrichtung zur räumlichen Trennung vorhanden ist, die das gleiche Schutzniveau gewährleistet.

(8) Vom erstmaligen Betreten der Betriebsstätte bis zum Einfinden am Verabreichungsplatz hat der Kunde gegenüber anderen Personen, die nicht zu seiner Besuchergruppe gehören, einen Abstand von mindestens einem Meter einzuhalten. Beim Verlassen des Verabreichungsplatzes hat der Kunde gegenüber anderen Personen, die nicht zu seiner Besuchergruppe gehören, einen Abstand von mindestens einem Meter einzuhalten.

(9) Der Betreiber hat sicherzustellen, dass sich am Verabreichungsplatz keine Gegenstände befinden, die zum gemeinsamen Gebrauch durch die Kunden bestimmt sind. Selbstbedienung ist nur zulässig, wenn die Speisen und Getränke vom Betreiber oder einem Mitarbeiter ausgegeben werden oder zur Entnahme vorportionierter und abgedeckter Speisen und Getränke.

(Anm.: Abs. 10 aufgehoben durch Z 14, BGBl. II Nr. 266/2020)

(11) Die Abs. 1 bis 10 gelten nicht für Betriebsarten der Gastgewerbe, die innerhalb folgender Einrichtungen betrieben werden:

Beherbergungsbetriebe

  • 7. (1) Das Betreten von Beherbergungsbetrieben ist unter den in dieser Bestimmung genannten Voraussetzungen zulässig.

(2) Beherbergungsbetriebe sind Unterkunftsstätten, die unter der Leitung oder Aufsicht des Unterkunftgebers oder eines von diesem Beauftragten stehen und zur entgeltlichen oder unentgeltlichen Unterbringung von Gästen zu vorübergehendem Aufenthalt bestimmt sind. Beaufsichtigte Camping- oder Wohnwagenstellplätze, Schutzhütten und Kabinenschiffe gelten ebenfalls als Beherbergungsbetrieb.

(3) Der Gast hat in allgemein zugänglichen Bereichen gegenüber anderen Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben oder nicht zur Gästegruppe in der gemeinsamen Wohneinheit gehören, einen Abstand von mindestens einem Meter einzuhalten. Dies gilt nicht, wenn durch geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen zur räumlichen Trennung das Infektionsrisiko minimiert werden kann.

(4) Die Nächtigung in einem Schlaflager oder in Gemeinschaftsschlafräumen ist nur zulässig, wenn gegenüber Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, ein Abstand von mindestens 1,5 Meter eingehalten wird oder durch geeignete Schutzmaßnahmen zur räumlichen Trennung das Infektionsrisiko minimiert werden kann.

(Anm.: Abs. 5 aufgehoben durch Z 16, BGBl. II Nr. 266/2020)

(6) Für das Betreten von gastronomischen Einrichtungen in Beherbergungsbetrieben gelten die in § 6 Abs. 2 bis 10 genannten Voraussetzungen. Angehörige einer Gästegruppe (Abs. 3) sind Personen, die im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, gleichgestellt. § 6 Abs. 9 zweiter Satz gilt nicht für Übernachtungsgäste, sofern durch besondere hygienische Vorkehrungen das Infektionsrisiko minimiert werden kann.

(7) Für das Betreten von Fitnessbereichen in Beherbergungsbetrieben gelten die in § 8 genannten Voraussetzungen. Angehörige einer Gästegruppe (Abs. 3) sind Personen, die im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, gleichgestellt.

(8) Für das Betreten von Wellnessbereichen in Beherbergungsbetrieben gelten die in § 5 genannten Voraussetzungen. Angehörige einer Gästegruppe (Abs. 3) sind Personen, die im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, gleichgestellt.

Sport

  • 8. (1) Das Betreten von Sportstätten gemäß § 3 Z 11 BSFG 2017, BGBl. I Nr. 100/2017, ist unter den Voraussetzungen des § 2 Abs. 1 zulässig. Für Freiluftbereiche von Sportstätten gilt § 1 Abs. 1.

(2) Bei der Sportausübung auf Sportstätten gemäß § 3 Z 11 BSFG 2017 ist gegenüber Personen, die nicht im gemeinsamen Haushalt leben, ein Abstand von mindestens zwei Metern einzuhalten. Dieser Abstand kann kurzfristig unterschritten werden.

(3) Bei der Sportausübung durch Spitzensportler gemäß § 3 Z 6 BSFG 2017, auch aus dem Bereich des Behindertensports, kann der Abstand von zwei Metern unterschritten werden, wenn ein verantwortlicher Arzt ein dem Stand der Wissenschaft entsprechendes COVID-19-Präventionskonzept zur Minimierung des Infektionsrisikos ausgearbeitet hat und der dessen Einhaltung laufend kontrolliert. Vor erstmaliger Aufnahme des Trainings- und Wettkampfbetriebes ist durch molekularbiologische Testung nachzuweisen, dass Sportler, Betreuer und Trainer SARS-CoV-2 negativ sind. Bei Bekanntwerden einer SARS-CoV2-Infektion bei einem Sportler, Betreuer oder Trainer ist in den folgenden 14 Tagen nach Bekanntwerden der Infektion vor jedem Wettkampf alle Sportler, alle Betreuer und Trainer einer molekularbiologischen Testung auf das Vorliegen von SARS-CoV-2 zu unterziehen.

(4) Das COVID-19-Präventionskonzept gemäß Abs. 3 hat zumindest folgende Themen zu beinhalten:

Keine Einreisebeschränkungen mehr ! https://www.bmlrt.gv.at/tourismus/corona-tourismus/corona_gaeste.html

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