The presently visible building was erected in 1853 to 1858 and designed by architect Friedrich Hitzig.

During the East German era, the castle was expropriated and used as a school, a local store and for residential use.

[1] The design is said to have been loosely inspired by the French Château de Chambord.

A set of notable original wall decorations have been preserved in the main hall of the castle.

The park surrounding the castle, laid out at the time of the construction of the castle but subsequently much altered, was designed by Peter Joseph Lenné.