Norway He has updated his plans for the arrival tax With that he hopes to stop Negative effects of excessive tourism. The government has announced that local authorities will reduce the rate of tourists.
Trade and Industry Minister Sicily Mirseth has confirmed that the tax is now 3%of the price of a speech, Instead of 5%. Norway is enjoying an increase in arrival Tourists in search of new climates, Reach 16.7 million registrations overnight In the summer months of 2024.
Norway introduces a tourist rate
Norway Travel Rate is a Optional rate that local authorities can raise their choice. Income will be used to finance projects that benefit residents and tourists such as maintaining hiking routes and establishing public toilets. If a municipal implant, the rate Applies to the spectators spent night In any kind of shelters, including hotels, shelters, camps and short -term rentals.
Local authorities too They can adjust the rate depending on the seasonMirseth confirmed. “This is not with us Travel throughout the year The country, but in some places, some parts of this year are especially demanding, and the costs of residents are particularly high, ”the Mist Norwegian general chain NRK.
When do passengers pay the Norwegian tourism rate?
At this time, there is no standard date to introduce the shelter rate, however reports say This summer can I go to practice. The government must still approve the bill in parliament, but many parties oppose it. The Norwegian Federation (NHO) has warned that the travel and tourism branch of the Tourists to visit the rule.
“We are in a very serious situation. The introduction of the tourism rate is now, in any case crazy,” NHO spokesperson NHO spokesperson NRK. The proposed tax has been criticized for addressing Only the spectators who spend the nightTravelers leave the payment, one day walking and managers will spend the night in free public places. Opponents argue that they are the most harmful visitors, especially Frequently saturated travel placesLofoton islands and the fugord of Keeranger.
Norway lives a tourist boom
The Norwegian government is studying Introducing the tourism rate As a reaction to an increase in the number of visitors. Breathing temperature in traditional summer places like Italy and Spain promotes fashion “New Holidays” in Northern Europe.
It includes growing interest in night events like Northern Lights. Norway is considered one of the best places Aroraz care, The celestial show is particularly visible in 2025.
