 The hamlet of Rindal was first mentioned in 849 as "Runtal", Tufertschwil was mentioned in 928 as "Turolveswilare" and Alenschwanden was mentioned in 928 as "Waleessvanton".Lütisburg has an area, , of .Of this area, 58.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while 34.4% is forested.