The castle was founded at the end of the 13th century by Ojíř of Košumberk. At the end of the 14th century it was gained by the Lords of Chlum, who rebuilt it in the late Gothic style, and later added a Renaissance chateau.
From 1691 it was the property of the Jesuits, in whose hands it remained until the suppression of the order by Josef II. Subsequently, the castle fell into disrepair.
Part of the Renaissance chateau building has been restored as the castle museum.