StovitaTourist tax in Pfäfers: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Pfäfers?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2017 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 and older: CHF 2.40 | CHF 2.40 throughout the municipality (Pfäfers, Valens, Vättis); children under 6 are exempt, with no discount for other children. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Pfäfers?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Heidiland Tourismus AG (on behalf of the municipality)
- How to settle: Report overnight stays by the 5th of the following month using Heidiland Tourismus’ Excel settlement form. Heidiland sends a monthly invoice, payable within 10 days. Since 14.7.2025, Airbnb has handled settlement itself for Airbnb bookings.
- kurtaxen@heidiland.com
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of St. Gallen.
Tourist Tax Regulations and tariff dated 26.10.2016, in force from 1.1.2017 (scanned PDF): CHF 2.40 per guest per overnight stay; Heidiland Tourismus confirms the CHF 2.40 rate. Collector: Heidiland Tourismus AG on behalf of the municipality; report by the 5th of the following month, with a monthly invoice payable within 10 days. Annual flat rate of CHF 2.50 per m² of usable floor area for owners, long-term tenants (6 months or more) and guests staying free of charge; itemised settlement available on request by 30 November; paid rentals are also charged per night. No cantonal levy.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Pfäfers?
Adults: CHF 2.40 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Pfäfers?
up to 5: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Pfäfers?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of St. Gallen.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.