The core of the house dates from the second half of the 16th century and is therefore one of the oldest houses in town.
During the Reformation, this was the meeting place for Protestants.
The following inscription was found above an archway: "PORTA PATENS ESTE NULLI CLAUDARIS HONESTO" ("The door is open, it is not closed to any gentleman").
A Protestant cemetery was located on the site of the former Sitt Guesthouse.