It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Jordan III of Burgistein fought on the losing side in the Battle of Laupen in 1339.

[2] In retaliation a Bernese army attacked and destroyed the castle in 1340.

In 1397 the Burgistein family died out and the castle was inherited by Werner Münzer.

Over the following century it passed through numerous owners until 1484[1] when the Wattenwyl family acquired it.