In 1565, the Renaissance-style town hall was built, but during the turmoil of the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), it burned down on May 14, 1636, along with many residential and farm buildings. At that time, the buildings were still thatched, which meant that fires could develop very quickly. It was rebuilt in the same place in the same year. Instead of the thatched roof, it was covered with wooden shingles. In 1718, the shingles were replaced by a tiled roof. The cellar vault and the central building are among the oldest parts of the building.

Above the entrance door is the STADTWAPPEN carved in stone. The red shield contains an armored knight with an open visor, holding a sword in one hand and a banner in the other.

Above it are the words:

"Ibsigna oppidana Rastenbergensis insculpte MDCCXXXVII"

that is:

"Seal of the town of Rastenberg 1737"

In this year, the town of Rastenberg received its coat of arms.

The symbol of justice, Justitia, is also carved in stone in the central part of the front. The blindfolded eyes mean: Justice regardless of the person. The scales mean: justice is to be weighed conscientiously. The sword: the guilty will be punished. Above it are the words: "sum quique" - "to each his own".

Inside, you can admire murals about Rastenberg's history.

In the course of the fundamental renovation of the town hall in 2002, the paintings were freely recreated from the originals by Kötscher by Klaus Ritter, the long-time painting room director of the German National Theater in Weimar.