StovitaTourist tax in Leissigen: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Leissigen?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2016 to April 30, 2026 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 2.50 | CHF 2.50 for guests aged 17 and over; children up to 16 are exempt. |
| from May 1, 2026 | per person per night | up to 16: exempt · 17 and older: CHF 3.00 | CHF 3.00 for guests aged 17 and over; children up to 16 are exempt. |
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 Leissigen?
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 1.11.2004, amended up to 1.1.2022) and Tourist Tax Ordinance: CHF 2.50 from 1.4.2016, rising to CHF 3.00 from 1.5.2026 (amendment of 13.10.2025). Children up to 16 are exempt. Collected by Leissigen Ferien; pay using the tourist tax form or within 30 days of the invoice. Owners and long-term tenants pay an annual flat rate of CHF 55 per room for themselves and their relatives; the regular tourist tax applies to rented nights. 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 Leissigen?
Adults: CHF 3.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Leissigen?
up to 16: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Leissigen?
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.