Like Laupen, Neuenegg belongs to the state of Berne since 1324. First mentioned in 1154, it has developed over the centuries from an old Bernese village to a modern political community. The church was first mentioned in 1228 and together with other traditional buildings, it forms part of the cultural-spiritual centre of the village.
The nearby Bramberg Mountain is the site of the famous battle of Laupen on the afternoon of the longest day - the 21 June 1339 -, where Berne secured its dominance with its victory over the Western Swiss gentry and the Austrians.