The castle and associated former collegiate church of St. Mauritius are a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

However, the provost and church gradually became impoverished and in 1484 ownership of the castle was given to St. Vincent's cathedral in Bern.

The college of canons in Bern sold the castle and surrounding lands in 1496 to the wealthy merchant Barthlome May.

In 1536, Barthlome's grandson, Sulpitius May, sold the castle, after which it passed through a number of owners.

[4] According to tradition, the stift or donation that supported the church was made in the 10th century by the King of Burgundy Rudolph II.

[3] Around 1300, the interior of the church was covered with murals including the still visible painting of Saint Christopher on the north wall.