Tourist tax in Interlaken: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Interlaken?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 2.50 | Summer (1 April–31 October): CHF 2.50; winter (1 November–31 March): CHF 2.20 per person per night. Children up to 16 are exempt. The rate on the day of arrival applies. |
| November 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 2.20 | Summer (1 April–31 October): CHF 2.50; winter (1 November–31 March): CHF 2.20 per person per night. Children up to 16 are exempt. The rate on the day of arrival applies. |
| April 1, 2027 to October 31, 2027 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 2.50 | Summer (1 April–31 October): CHF 2.50; winter (1 November–31 March): CHF 2.20 per person per night. Children under 16 are exempt. The rate on the day of arrival applies. |
| November 1, 2027 to March 31, 2028 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 2.20 | Summer (1 April–31 October): CHF 2.50; winter (1 November–31 March): CHF 2.20 per person per night. Children under 16 are exempt. The rate on the day of arrival applies. |
| April 1, 2028 to October 31, 2028 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 2.50 | Summer (1 April–31 October): CHF 2.50; winter (1 November–31 March): CHF 2.20 per person per night. Children under 16 are exempt. The rate on the day of arrival applies. |
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 Interlaken?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Interlaken Tourism Organisation (TOI)
- How to settle: Complete guest registration forms for the previous month in feratel Deskline by the 5th; TOI will then invoice you for the tourist tax and accommodation tax.
- Source: Settlement
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Bern: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Interlaken Tourism Organisation collects the tourist tax for Interlaken, Matten, Unterseen and Wilderswil (2026 host factsheet). The annual flat rate applies only to own use; if you rent out your property, the tax is calculated per night. An additional cantonal accommodation tax of CHF 1.00 applies to guests aged 16 and over (TEG BE). Season dates are entered through October 2028; check them each year against the new factsheet.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Interlaken?
Adults: CHF 2.20 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Interlaken?
up to 16: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Interlaken?
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.