StovitaTourist tax in Gersau: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Gersau?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2020 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 17: CHF 1.75 · 18 and older: CHF 3.50 | CHF 3.50 per person per night; children and teenagers aged 6–18 pay half, and children under 6 are exempt. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Gersau?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: District of Gersau, Economic Affairs and Tourist Tax Commission
- How to settle: Submit a monthly return based on occupancy and pay within 10 days of the end of the month.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Schwyz: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Tourist Tax Regulations of the District of Gersau, dated 22 November 2019 and in force since 1 January 2020 (Government Council resolution 40/2020). The Economic Affairs and Tourist Tax Commission or its collection office collects the tax: it is calculated monthly based on occupancy and must be paid within 10 days of the end of the accounting period. Teenagers up to age 17 pay half (the regulations say “between 6 and 18”; the cantonal rate is half for under-18s). The annual flat rate of CHF 155 per apartment applies only to owners and annual tenants. 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 Gersau?
Adults: CHF 3.50 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Gersau?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 17: CHF 1.75
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Gersau?
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.