StovitaTourist tax in Vitznau: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Vitznau?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from January 1, 2026 | per person per night | up to 15: exempt · 16 and older: CHF 3.50 | CHF 3.50 for guests aged 16 and over (camping: CHF 2.00); under-16s are exempt (cantonal law since 2026). |
Cantonal levy
- Canton of Lucerne accommodation levy: up to 15 exempt, 16 and older CHF 1.10
How do I settle the tourist tax in Vitznau?
The municipality sets the settlement; ask them or the tourist office.
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Lucerne.
Regulations on levies and contributions in tourism, partial revision effective 1 January 2025: CHF 3.50 all year. The regulations still state that young people aged 12–15 pay half; since 1 January 2026, children and young people under 16 have been exempt from the tourist tax and accommodation levy under cantonal tourism law (§ 16 in conjunction with § 8 para. 2). Collected by Weggis Vitznau Rigi Tourism. Annual flat rate (from CHF 280 for up to 2 rooms to CHF 790 for 5 or more rooms) applies only to owners and long-term tenants, and is valid until 31 December 2026; a full revision has been announced for 1 January 2027 (based on floor area instead of rooms). No flat rate for commercial rentals (§ 17 para. 3bis TG). Tourism promotion levy is voluntary only (IG Touristik). Cantonal accommodation levy of CHF 1.10 additionally applies from age 16.
Taken from a public source, not yet verified by Stovita.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the tourist tax in Vitznau?
Adults: CHF 3.50 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Vitznau?
up to 15: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Vitznau?
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of Lucerne.
Sources
A short summary, not legal advice. The linked official source and your municipality’s rules prevail.