Elsenheim Palace – Schloss Elsenheim

This castle was built by the later mayor of Salzburg, Hans Elsenheimer, in 1449. It was partially altered and re-decorated in the 17th century. The current façade of Elsenheim Castle was added in the late 18th century, when the building was modernised.

The tower-like castle was extended and got one little decorative tower on the South-side of the building and one on the North-side. In the fourth floor, the painter Franz von Pausinger had his atelier.

After him, Franz Jung-Ilsenenheim was the second artist calling Elsenheim Castle his home. He was a well-known illustrator specialising on historic and natural subjects. You can still see some of his dioramas in the “Haus der Natur” natural history museum.

The castle sits on a hill Northeast of the city in the district of Gnigl and is clearly visible from most of the area around the Kapuzinerberg. It is private property and not open to the public.

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