Schloss Ursprung, Baroque castle in Elixhausen, Austria.
This three-story baroque manor house sits on a ridge 170 meters above the Salzach river level, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountain landscape including Untersberg and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
First documented in 1122 as 'Ursprinch', the estate evolved from a peasant property under Archbishop Konrad I von Abensberg to an aristocratic residence after acquisition by court councilor Augustin Friedrich von Hegi in the 17th century.
The castle name derives from Middle High German 'urspring', referencing the nearby source of the Mattig River, while the portal displays the alliance coat of arms documenting the Rehlingen family connection established in 1707.
Since 1962, the Austrian Republic owns the property, which houses the Federal Higher Institute for Agriculture, with the castle serving as administrative headquarters for the agricultural education facility.
The building features preserved Rococo interior elements including stucco ceilings, decorative paintings, and historical furnishings, alongside a baroque sundial on the southwest facade that combines artistic and functional timekeeping purposes.
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