StovitaTourist tax in Arth: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Arth?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from November 1, 2018 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 17: CHF 0.75 · 18 and older: CHF 1.50 | CHF 1.50 per person per night; children and young people aged 6–18 pay CHF 0.75; children under 6 are exempt (Goldau, Oberarth, Rigi). |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Arth?
- Settlement: twice a year (10 May and 10 November)
- Recipient: Municipality of Arth
- How to settle: Settle tourist taxes at the end of April and October, and pay the municipality within 30 days.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Schwyz: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Tourist Tax Regulations, approved by popular vote on 10 June 2018, Government Council Resolution 611 of 28 August 2018; brought into force by the municipal council – the date is not given in the document. The old flat rates applied until the end of October 2018, so the new rates took effect on 1 November 2018. Young people up to 17 pay half (the regulations say ‘6–18’; the canton charges half the tax to those under 18). Settle tourist taxes at the end of April and October, payable to the Municipality of Arth within 30 days. The annual flat rate (CHF 120/200/250 depending on the number of rooms) applies only to owners, long-term tenants and their relatives; other guests pay per night. There is no cantonal accommodation levy in the Canton of Schwyz.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Arth?
Adults: CHF 1.50 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Arth?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 17: CHF 0.75
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Arth?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Schwyz: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.