StovitaTourist tax in Gsteig: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Gsteig?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2026 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 12: CHF 2.90 · 13 and older: CHF 5.80 | Holiday apartments and hotels: CHF 5.80; children aged 6–12 pay half, and children under 6 are exempt. Alternatively, an annual flat rate of CHF 261 per room (covers all nights). |
Cantonal levy
- Canton of Bern accommodation levy: up to 15 exempt, 16 and older CHF 1.00 (paid by the host, not on the guest’s bill)
How do I settle the tourist tax in Gsteig?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Bern: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Tourist Tax Regulations (in force since 1.11.2009), with the annex adopted by the municipal council on 24.6.2025; rates apply from 1.1.2026 and are the same for Gsteig and Feutersoey. Collected by Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST), payable within 30 days of invoicing. An annual flat rate of CHF 261 per room is available instead of a nightly charge; the regulations do not clearly state whether rented apartments may opt for it (Arts. 4 and 9) – Stovita calculates the charge per night, as in Saanen. Tourism promotion levy charged separately (not included in the tourist tax). Additional cantonal accommodation levy of CHF 1.00 for guests aged 16 and over (CHF 50 per room with the flat rate).
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Gsteig?
Adults: CHF 5.80 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Gsteig?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 12: CHF 2.90
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Gsteig?
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Bern: 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.