Cardinal Richelieu ordered the destruction of the castle in 1633.

A first destruction of the castle happened 1525 during the German Peasants' War.

French attacks repeated in 1630 and 1690, the latter with the destruction of the castle.

Cobra Commander proved him right by launching an attack that led to the destruction of the castle.

After the destruction of the castle, military installations were established there.

In 1656, Oliver Cromwell ordered the destruction of the castle.

The final destruction of the castle was carried out by French troops.

However, in the 19th Century, the destruction of the castle are stopped by private individuals who wanted to repair the ruins.

Various sources relate the events which range from destruction of the castle through to a complete razing of the town.

The Senn family remained in power over the valley for over forty years after the destruction of the castle.