StovitaTourist tax in Glarus: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Glarus?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2025 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 15: CHF 2.20 · 16 and older: CHF 4.40 | Applies throughout the municipality (Glarus, Ennenda, Netstal and Riedern). GlarnerlandPass includes public transport. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Glarus?
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, dated 22 August 2024 and in force since 1 January 2025 (tariff appendix A1): holiday apartments CHF 4.40, children CHF 2.20; previously CHF 2.40. Age limits according to the information sheet from the municipality and VISIT Glarnerland (11.2024): ages 0–5 exempt, 6–15 half rate, 16 and over full rate; the regulations are imprecise (“fifth year of age not yet completed”). The municipality collects the tax (gaestetaxen@glarus.ch). Register guests in the AVS online tool at meldeschein.avs.de/glarus, which calculates the tax. Holiday apartments submit returns every six months; the municipality issues an invoice, payable within 30 days. The annual flat rate for owners and long-term tenants (CHF 190/270/350 depending on the number of rooms) covers only nights for their own use, their family and staff; rentals to others are subject to the individual guest tax. There is 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?
Adults: CHF 4.40 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Glarus?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 15: CHF 2.20
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Glarus?
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.