Last reviewed 15 November 2024 

Kurtaxe or Taxe de séjour

The kurtaxe or taxe de séjour is levied on visitors staying overnight and used to fund local infrastructure and facilities, events and services in the interest of visitors. The rate of tax is decided by the local government (municipality). In return for paying the tax, some destinations issue visitors with a Card for free public transport and discounted entry to visitor attractions.

There are two other tourism taxes payable by businesses in destination Beherbergungsabgabe (accommodation tax) and Tourismusförderungstaxe (tourism promotion tax).

Below are selected destinations (NB Engelberg does not levy a Kurtaxe).

Further (and constantly updated) information can be found by clicking on the name of the destination.

 Kurtaxe / taxe de séjour
Hotel accommodation
(no maximum nights unless stated)		 CHF per person, per night Reductions  Some Exemptions
Basel
(max 30 nights)		 4.00 – Children under 12
Bern 4.30 2.90 rate for Youth Hostels,
1.50 rate for children 6-16 years of age (Bern Ticket supplement)		 Children under 6
Geneva 3.75 – –
Interlaken
(Apr-Oct)
(Nov-Mar)		 2.50
2.20		 1.80 rate for Youth Hostels year-round Children under 16
Zermatt 4.00 2.00 rate for children 9-16 years of age Children under 9
Zurich*
(max 30 nights)		 3.50 – Children under 12

*Zurich – The Kurtaxe is not regulated by the municipality but by the association of Zürcher Hotelier. Only hotels which are members of Zürcher Hotelier are obliged to charge their guests the tax, which is paid into the budget of Zürich Tourism. Visitors can receive free maps and brochures produced by Zürich Tourism from member hotels.

Kurtaxe / taxe de séjour 
Hotel Star Rating  1  2  3  4  5  Youth Hostels Some Exemptions
CHF per person per night
(no maximum nights unless stated)		          
Lausanne
(max 90 nights)		 5.00 5.50 5.50 6.00/6.50 7.00 5.00 Children under 12
Lucerne 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.80 2.80 2.40 Children under 12, Children under 16 staying in Youth Hostels
Montreux 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 2.00 Children under 16

Disclaimer: While best efforts have been made to verify the accuracy of the information, the information displayed should be used as guidance only.

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