Location: Jochberg

Jochberg is a municipality and an idyllic village in Tyrol, Austria, in the Kitzbühel district. It is located about 10 km south of Kitzbühel, nestled in the Kitzbühel Alps at an altitude of 924 to 2,363 meters 1 3 4 .

The village is known as the “water village” because of its many fountains, the unique Sintersbach waterfall, and the forest swimming pool with revitalized Grander water, which is a particular highlight for water enthusiasts 1 4 . Jochberg has around 1,500 inhabitants (as of 2025) 3 .

Jochberg’s history is shaped by mining. Copper was mined here as early as 3,000 years ago, and mining continued until 1926. Today, the Kupferplatte show mine is a popular tourist destination, offering insights into this history 1 3 4 .

Jochberg is culturally impressive with its baroque parish church, dedicated to St. Wolfgang, and other historic buildings such as the Schwarzer Adler inn dating from 1482. The church is richly painted and houses the Wolfgang Chapel with the “Wolfgang Water,” which used to attract pilgrims 1 3 4 .

In summer, Jochberg offers numerous hiking and walking trails, themed trails, mountain bike routes, and Nordic walking. In winter, it is part of the KitzSki ski area, which is connected to Kitzbühel, and offers downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and an ice skating rink with Grander water .

Jochberg is a member of the Austrian Hiking Villages and combines traditional Tyrolean hospitality with nature experiences and cultural flair 5 .

In summary, Jochberg is a village in Tyrol that is close to nature and rich in history, and offers a wide range of activities and attractions for both summer and winter holidaymakers 1 3 4 5 .