StovitaTourist tax in St. Niklaus: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in St. Niklaus?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from May 1, 2024 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 16: CHF 1.90 · 17 and older: CHF 3.80 | – |
How do I settle the tourist tax in St. Niklaus?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Municipality of St. Niklaus, Municipal Office (tourist tax)
- How to settle: Report overnight stays in the municipality’s tourist tax app by the 10th of the following month; invoice by email, payable within 30 days.
- Source: Settlement
- kurtaxen@st-niklaus.ch
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Valais: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
St. Niklaus tourist tax regulations (effective 1 May 2019, amendment ratified on 27 March 2024 and effective 1 May 2024). CHF 3.80 for all accommodation; children aged 6–16 pay CHF 1.90, under 6 are exempt (age bands according to the municipality’s tourist tax app). The municipality has collected the tax itself since 2024. Daily or weekly rentals are charged per night. Annual flat rate (number of people × 30 nights × rate) applies only to owner use or long-term rentals of three months or more; occasional paid rentals are also charged per night. No accommodation tax regulations published.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in St. Niklaus?
Adults: CHF 3.80 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in St. Niklaus?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 16: CHF 1.90
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in St. Niklaus?
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.