StovitaTourist tax in Obergoms: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Obergoms?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from November 1, 2026 | Annual flat rate | – | According to Obergoms Tourismus, the owner may charge guests CHF 4.00 per night (children aged 6–16 CHF 2.00, under-6s exempt) and keep the money; Stovita does not add it automatically. Mandatory for all second homes and holiday flats, and covers all nights, including rented nights: studios up to 2½ rooms CHF 248, 3–3½ rooms CHF 496, 4 rooms or more CHF 620 per tourism year (1 November–31 October). Obergoms Tourismus AG sends the invoice at the beginning of November, payable within 30 days; Stovita sends a reminder on 10 December. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Obergoms?
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.
New Obergoms tourist tax regulations (municipal assembly, 23 June 2026), approved on 7 October 2026 and in force from 1 November 2026; previously CHF 3.00 and flat rates of 186/372/465. Collector: Obergoms Tourismus AG, Ulrichen (tourismus@goms.ch). The annual flat rate is mandatory, whether the property is used by the owner, rented out or lent to others (Art. 4). Report overnight stays by 10 May and 10 November (statistics, Art. 12). Rented flats also pay the tourism promotion tax as an annual flat rate (up to 2 rooms CHF 120, 2½–3 rooms CHF 150, 3½ rooms or more CHF 180), payable by the owner. No accommodation tax.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Obergoms?
Annual flat rate: Mandatory for all second homes and holiday flats, and covers all nights, including rented nights: studios up to 2½ rooms CHF 248, 3–3½ rooms CHF 496, 4 rooms or more CHF 620 per tourism year (1 November–31 October). Obergoms Tourismus AG sends the invoice at the beginning of November, payable within 30 days; Stovita sends a reminder on 10 December.
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Obergoms?
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.