Rauris Postcodes: 5661 | Zell am See, Salzburg

Key Facts

Rauris is a municipality located in the Zell am See district of Salzburg, Austria. Situated in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, this alpine community lies approximately 60 kilometers south of the city of Salzburg in the scenic Rauris Valley. The municipality covers an area of approximately 253 square kilometers and has a population of around 3,100 residents. Rauris is divided into several distinct areas including the main village of Rauris and surrounding hamlets such as Bucheben, Vorstanddorf, and Seidlwinkl. The region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with the Rauris Valley being one of the longest side valleys in the Hohe Tauern mountains. Historically, Rauris gained significance through gold mining, which flourished from the 14th to the 19th century, making it one of the most important gold mining areas in the Eastern Alps. Today, the municipality thrives on tourism, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, skiing, and mountaineering throughout the year. For detailed postal code information and administrative subdivisions within Rauris municipality, comprehensive resources are available to assist with location-specific queries.

Neighboring Regions

• Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße
• Taxenbach
• Lend
• Bad Gastein
• Dienten am Hochkönig
• Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer