[1] It is assumed that the castle was constructed in the late 13th century, and several times captured by Livonian Order.

In the middle of the 17th century it was transformed from a medieval fortress to a representative residence of a country nobleman by Anna Sybil (born Osten-Sacken).

Since 1926 the castle has been used as a public building – as a local municipal administration, school, and cultural institution.

The castle is the source of numerous legends, tales and ghost stories which, in many cases, are close to real historical events.

Interesting monuments of art are bas reliefs at both sides of the main entrance in the inner yard – made by A. Voltz in 1909.