StovitaTourist tax in Glarus Süd (Braunwald, Elm): what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Glarus Süd?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2026 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 15: CHF 2.20 · 16 and older: CHF 4.40 | Applies throughout the municipality (Braunwald, Elm, Linthal, etc.). GlarnerlandPass includes public transport. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Glarus Süd?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Glarus: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Guest Tax Regulations of the Municipality of Glarus Süd (adopted 29.8.2024, amended 11.12.2025, effective 1.1.2026): CHF 4.40 for holiday apartments, CHF 2.20 for children; one rate throughout the municipality. According to the information sheet (11.2024), CHF 4.40 already applied previously. Age limits according to information sheets from the municipality and VISIT Glarnerland: ages 0–5 free, 6–15 half rate, 16 and over full rate; the regulations are imprecise («not yet reached the fifth year of age», «up to the completion of the 15th year of age»). Collector: Municipality of Glarus Süd, Society and Security Department (gaestetaxen@glarus-sued.ch). Register guests using the AVS online tool at meldeschein.avs.de/glarus-sued, which calculates the taxes; holiday apartments settle every six months (30 June and 31 December), the municipality issues an invoice, payable within 30 days. The annual flat rate for owners and long-term tenants (CHF 240 to 340 depending on the number of rooms, in 2026) covers only their own nights, family and staff; renting to others means an individual guest tax. No cantonal levy.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Glarus Süd?
Adults: CHF 4.40 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Glarus Süd?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 15: CHF 2.20
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Glarus Süd?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Glarus: 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.