This is what mountain visitors in Åre think of a tourist tax

– It is clear that one should contribute more to society, but perhaps not with a tax, says cyclist Shera Gustafsson, from Bankeryd.

Johannes Hedtjärn from Gävle, who is in Åre to hike with his family, is on the other hand positive about paying some form of tourist tax.

Tourist tax

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    The question was raised on Gotland

    The question of a tourist tax was raised some time ago by politicians on Gotland.

    Today, such a tax is not allowed in Sweden, but by raising the issue, they are now hoping for a change.

    Every other municipality wants to see a tourist tax

    SVT has conducted a survey among 30 tourist municipalities and every other municipality (of the roughly 20 that responded) wants to see a tourist tax.

    In Jämtland County, three municipalities have been asked: Berg, Härjedalen and Åre. They are all in favor of a tourist tax.

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