Tourist tax

The tourist tax is levied on guests staying in the area covered by Brig-Simplon Tourism. In return for paying the tourist tax, guests receive a guest card that offers them discounts. The tax is based on the ‘Tourism Act’ of the Canton of Valais and the tourist tax regulations of the local municipalities. The use of the tourist tax is applied in accordance with the law, namely for the information and reservation service, the incentives and offers on site, the construction and operation of facilities that serve tourism, culture and sport.

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How the tourist tax is paid

There are various ways the tourist tax can be paid:

Holiday guests pay the tax via their invoice from the hotelier or holiday rental owner, or they can visit the tourist office (for guests staying in holiday rentals)
Owners of second homes pay the tax by means of an annual flat rate or single invoice
Visitors, friends and family members of owners of a second home pay the tax by means of an annual flat rate or single invoice

Registration booklets for the collection of tourist tax are available at the tourist office. The booklets come with the guest card, which holidaymakers can use to receive numerous discounts.

Who pays tourist tax within the destination of Brig-Simplon?

Anyone staying overnight in the area covered by the municipalities of Brig, Ried-Brig, Termen, Simplon or Zwischbergen who is not resident here for tax purposes is liable to pay tourist tax.

How is the tourist tax levied?

The tourist tax is levied per overnight stay. Anyone who accommodates guests that are liable to pay the tourist tax is required to collect the tourist tax and transfer it to Brig-Simplon Tourism. During their stay, guests can pay the tourist tax at the tourist offices in Brig and the village of Simplon, at the Magusii supermarket in Rosswald and at the Rosswald ski school (in winter).

How can I apply for the annual flat rate?

Owners and permanent tenants can, at their own request, pay the tourist tax for themselves and family members as an annual flat rate. The annual flat rate is personal (non-transferable) and valid for one tourism financial year from 1 November to 31 October. The flat rate is based on the tourist tax regulations with an average number of 30 overnight stays. To apply, please fill in the annual flat rate form.