As if the overnight prices in the Austrian tourist areas weren’t high enough, the accommodation providers also charge a tourist or local tax. Krone+ looked at where you pay, how much and what happens to your income.
Paying a tourist tax is not new in Austria. Almost 200 years ago, Bad Ischl charged tourists an additional tax. In Germany, a tourist tax from 1507 (in Baden-Baden) can be documented. Today, it is customary in all municipalities that have accommodation facilities to collect a local or tourist tax. However, this varies throughout Austria. All federal states have one thing in common: children are exempt from local taxes. Krone+ looked into the state laws and discovered surprising differences.
Source: Krone
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