StovitaTourist tax in Grächen: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Grächen?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from May 30, 2018 | Annual flat rate | – | Mandatory for all holiday apartments, including those used by the owner or rented long-term, covering all nights including occasional rentals: up to 1.5 rooms CHF 350, up to 2.5 rooms CHF 525, up to 3.5 rooms CHF 700, up to 4.5 rooms CHF 1'050, 5.5 rooms and over CHF 1'225 per year. Due date as stated on the collecting body’s invoice; Stovita sends a reminder at the end of May. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Grächen?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Valais: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Regulations on the Tourist Tax, effective 30.5.2018 (current version on the municipality’s website, as at 11/2026). Base rate CHF 3.80 per night (children aged 6–16 half rate, children under 6 exempt); for holiday apartments, charged as an annual flat rate based on 46 nights (Arts 4, 6). Invoiced once per tourism financial year, payable within 30 days; under the regulations, collection is handled by the Grächen St. Niklaus Tourism & Trade Association. Report overnight stays by 10 May and 10 November (for statistics). The regulations do not say whether the tax may be passed on to guests. No accommodation tax regulations have been published.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Grächen?
Annual flat rate: Mandatory for all holiday apartments, including those used by the owner or rented long-term, covering all nights including occasional rentals: up to 1.5 rooms CHF 350, up to 2.5 rooms CHF 525, up to 3.5 rooms CHF 700, up to 4.5 rooms CHF 1'050, 5.5 rooms and over CHF 1'225 per year. Due date as stated on the collecting body’s invoice; Stovita sends a reminder at the end of May.
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Grächen?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Valais: 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.