Location: Kirchberg

Kirchberg in Tirol is a municipality in the Brixental valley in the Kitzbühel Alps, Tyrol, Austria, with approximately 5,206 inhabitants (as of 2025). The village lies at an altitude of 837 m and is only 6 kilometers from the well-known town of Kitzbühel 3 2 4 .

Geographically, Kirchberg is located on the valley watershed between the Leukental and Brixental valleys. In addition to the main town, the municipality includes several districts such as Aschau im Spertental, Bockern, Issbühel, and others. Settlement dates back to the Bronze Age, with the first historical mention in 1241. Kirchberg became part of Tyrol 3 in 1816 .

Kirchberg is a popular holiday resort, nestled among rolling grassy mountains and expansive alpine pastures, with an imposing mountaintop church that gives the town its name. The region offers a wide range of recreational opportunities: In summer, hiking, mountain biking on numerous trails (e.g., the Lisi Osl Trail and the Fleckalm Trail), and golf are very popular. A picturesque swimming lake and other sports facilities complete the offerings. In winter, Kirchberg is part of the Kitzbühel cable car network and a major winter sports resort .

There are numerous cultural and social events, such as the Cordial Cup (youth soccer), the Brixental Antlassritt (Brixental Antlassritt), the KitzAlpBike Festival, the Kirchberg Village Festival, the Flower Parade, an international vintage car gathering, the Tirol Balloon Cup, and cattle drives. Kirchberg boasts modern infrastructure with a train station, several schools, and a multifunctional event center called arena365 3 1 .

Politically, the municipality is led by Mayor Helmut Berger (SPÖ), who has been in office since 2010. Municipal politics are diverse, with several parties represented in the municipal council 3 .

In summary, Kirchberg in Tirol is a historically grown, attractive holiday resort in the Kitzbühel Alps, which offers a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities in both summer and winter and additionally benefits from its proximity to Kitzbühel 3 2 4 6 .