The castle is one of the oldest castles built by the Teutonic Knights, built in the thirteenth century. In 1446 the castle went into Polish control, in 1628 during wars with the Swedes the castle was partially devastated, slowly turning into a ruin. Currently you are still able to see the tower — damaged by artillery fire. In 1780 Prussian authorities ordered the deconstruction of whatever remained of the castle. Bricks from the three wings of the castle were used to build houses for the nearby community. The castle's deconstruction was stopped towards the end of the nineteenth century. Konrad Steinbrecht planned the castle's reconstruction. The castle's ruins were open for visits at the end of the 20th century.