StovitaTourist tax in St. Stephan: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in St. Stephan?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2026 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 to 15: CHF 1.50 · 16 and older: CHF 3.00 | Holiday flats and hotels CHF 3.00 (holiday flats CHF 2.80 until 2025); half rate from age 6, full rate from age 16. |
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 St. Stephan?
- Settlement: quarterly
- Recipient: Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG, St. Stephan Tourismus
- How to settle: Record guest cards in the web client; tourist tax and accommodation levy are invoiced quarterly and payable within 30 days.
Airbnb does not collect the tourist tax in the canton of Bern: you collect it yourself or pay the flat rate.
Tourist tax regulations of 27 May 2025 and ordinance of 21 July 2025, both in force from 1 January 2026. Collected by Lenk-Simmental Tourismus AG (St. Stephan Tourismus office). Record guest cards (SIMMENTAL CARD) in the web client; overnight stays are invoiced quarterly. Children: the regulations set half rates for ages 6–16, while the ordinance and fact sheet say «full rate from the 16th birthday»—this follows the ordinance. Annual flat rate (2 rooms CHF 240, 3 rooms CHF 380, 4 rooms CHF 520) applies only to personal use; if you rent to holiday guests, charge per night. Tourism promotion levy for rented holiday apartments: CHF 80/100/120 per year, depending on the number of rooms, paid by the landlord. Cantonal accommodation levy of CHF 1.00 per night also applies from age 16 and must be listed separately.
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. Stephan?
Adults: CHF 3.00 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in St. Stephan?
up to 5: exempt, 6 to 15: CHF 1.50
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in St. Stephan?
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.