Germany Tourism Levy Map

Not legal advice. Rates are carefully researched reference values (as of 2026) or taken from the zimrly production library. The municipality's current bylaw always prevails – please verify there.

Visitor's tax, bed tax & culture levy – what's the difference?

Germany has no nationwide system: spa and resort towns charge a visitor's tax (Kurtaxe / guest contribution) earmarked for tourism infrastructure. Larger cities instead charge a bed tax / lodging tax as a municipal expenditure tax – usually a percentage of the net lodging price. Some cities call their levy a culture or infrastructure levy.

Amount, exemptions (children, business trips) and collection method vary considerably between municipalities. The map shows the distribution across the 16 federal states; the list on the right gives the specific rate per location. For an exact per-stay calculation, use the visitor tax calculator.

→ Free visitor tax & bed tax calculator (incl. Austria & Switzerland)

Frequently asked questions

Sources: municipal bylaws and tourism/visitor-tax ordinances of the respective municipalities, plus the zimrly production library (as of June 2026). All information without guarantee.