The earliest known mention of the castle dates from 1188 as "castrum Breidervort".

[1] On the forecourt of the castle developed a small city during the time.

The explosion did hit the castle and city which was badly damaged.

[2] In April 2009 there were found heavy wall remnants on the site during excavations.

Some parts of the Curtain wall of the castle are made visible by brassmarking on the square.