Gurk Postal Codes, Sankt Veit an der Glan, Kärnten Austria

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Gurk, located in Kärnten, Sankt Veit an der Glan, Austria. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Gurk to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Gurk on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Gurk market towns in Austria. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Gurk

Key Facts

Gurk is a municipality located in the Sankt Veit an der Glan district of Carinthia (Kärnten), Austria. Situated in the central part of the district, Gurk lies approximately 25 kilometers north of the Carinthian capital Klagenfurt, nestled in the picturesque Gurk Valley along the Gurk River. The municipality covers an area of approximately 39.7 square kilometers and has a population of around 1,200 residents. Gurk is most famous for being the site of Gurk Cathedral (Dom zu Gurk), a magnificent Romanesque basilica that serves as the former cathedral of the Prince-Bishopric of Gurk and is considered one of Austria's most important medieval architectural monuments. The municipality is divided into several cadastral communities including Gurk, Gruska, and Pisweg. Gurk's economy is primarily based on tourism, agriculture, and small-scale local businesses, with the cathedral attracting visitors from around the world. The region offers excellent access to postal code information for its various sub-regions and surrounding areas.

Neighboring Regions

* Straßburg

* Weitensfeld im Gurktal

* Glödnitz

* Micheldorf

* Metnitz