StovitaTourist tax in Lauenen: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Lauenen?
| 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 flats and hotels: CHF 5.80; children aged 6–12 pay half, under-6s 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 Lauenen?
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 from 1.11.2007), revised with the schedule of rates in force from 1.1.2026; children aged 6–12 now pay half instead of children aged 12–16. Collected by Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (GST), payable within 30 days of the invoice. The guest card with public transport is available only when complete guest details are provided for everyone aged 6 and over. Instead of paying per night, you can pay an annual flat rate of CHF 261 per room; it is unclear in the regulations whether rented apartments can choose this option (Arts 4 and 9) – Stovita calculates per night, as in Saanen. The tourism promotion levy is separate and is not included in the tourist tax. Cantonal accommodation levy of CHF 1.00 also applies to guests aged 16 and over.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Lauenen?
Adults: CHF 5.80 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Lauenen?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 12: CHF 2.90
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Lauenen?
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.