StovitaTourist tax in Walenstadt: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Walenstadt?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from June 1, 2024 | per person per night | up to 5: exempt · 6 and older: CHF 3.40 | CHF 3.40 including a CHF 1.00 infrastructure surcharge (Flumserberg Tourism, Walenstadt Tourism); children under 6 are exempt. |
How do I settle the tourist tax in Walenstadt?
- Settlement: monthly
- Recipient: Heidiland Tourism AG (on behalf of the municipality)
- How to settle: Report overnight stays by the 5th of the following month using Heidiland Tourism’s Excel accounting form. Heidiland issues invoices monthly, payable within 10 days. Since 14 July 2025, Airbnb has handled the accounting itself for bookings made through Airbnb.
- kurtaxen@heidiland.com
Airbnb collects and remits the tourist tax in the canton of St. Gallen.
Tourist Tax Regulations of 13 October 2016 (effective 1 January 2017) and first amendment of 24 July 2023 (tourist tax surcharge of up to CHF 2.00), effective 1 June 2024; the published regulations PDF does not include the rate. CHF 3.40 (including a CHF 1.00 infrastructure contribution) and exemption for children up to age 6, according to Heidiland Tourism’s tourist tax table. No discount for children. Collected by Heidiland Tourism AG on behalf of the municipality; overnight stays must be reported by the 5th of the following month, invoices are issued monthly and are payable within 10 days. Annual flat rate per m² of usable floor area for owners, long-term tenants (from 6 months) and guests staying free of charge; rate not published. 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 Walenstadt?
Adults: CHF 3.40 per person per night
Do children pay tourist tax in Walenstadt?
up to 5: exempt
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Walenstadt?
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.