StovitaTourist tax in Reichenbach im Kandertal: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Reichenbach im Kandertal?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2025 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 15: CHF 1.50 · 16 and older: CHF 3.00 | CHF 3.00 at all accommodation providers; children aged 6–15 pay half, and children under 6 stay free. |
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 Reichenbach im Kandertal?
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 (version dated 28 November 2017) and ordinance, partially revised on 18 July 2024, effective from 1 January 2025. Collection: the tourism organisation (Tourism Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg) on behalf of the municipality; settlement monthly or quarterly using the form or within 30 days of the invoice. Annual flat rate (2 rooms CHF 210, 3 rooms CHF 315, more than 3 rooms CHF 420) applies only if the owner uses the property themselves; anyone who does not use it themselves pays per night. The ordinance refers to “children aged 6 to 16”; interpreted as in the Bern model regulations and as applied by TALK: children aged 6–15, adults aged 16 and over. Cantonal accommodation levy of CHF 1.00 per person aged 16 and over in addition.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Reichenbach im Kandertal?
Adults: CHF 3.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Reichenbach im Kandertal?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 15: CHF 1.50
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Reichenbach im Kandertal?
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.