StovitaTourist tax in Zweisimmen: what holiday rentals pay in 2026
How much is the tourist tax in Zweisimmen?
| Valid | Model | Adults / Children | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| from June 1, 2022 | Annual flat rate | – | Only guests in hotels (CHF 3.70) and group accommodation or campsites (CHF 2.20) pay per night; children aged 12–16 pay half, and children under 12 are exempt. Mandatory for holiday apartments, holiday chalets and private rooms, and covers all nights, including rented nights: CHF 250 for the first room and CHF 100 for each additional room per year (1 November–31 October). Invoiced by Gstaad Saanenland Tourism, payable within 30 days; Stovita sends a reminder at the end of March. |
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 Zweisimmen?
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 dated 16 December 2005, as at 9 May 2022 (in force from 1 June 2022); rates in the Annex dated 21 April 2020. For holiday apartments, the tourist tax must be charged as an annual flat rate per room, not per night. Rooms under 8 m² do not count; rooms over 30 m² count twice. Assessment and collection: Gstaad Saanenland Tourism (service agreement 2018). A cantonal accommodation levy of CHF 1.00 also 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 Zweisimmen?
Annual flat rate: Mandatory for holiday apartments, holiday chalets and private rooms, and covers all nights, including rented nights: CHF 250 for the first room and CHF 100 for each additional room per year (1 November–31 October). Invoiced by Gstaad Saanenland Tourism, payable within 30 days; Stovita sends a reminder at the end of March.
Does Airbnb collect the tourist tax in Zweisimmen?
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.