The modern municipality of Oftringen is first mentioned in 924 as Ofteringa. The village was under the Herschaft of the Counts of Frohburg from the Middle Ages until 1299, when they came under Habsburg authority.
Oftringen's history traces back to its initial mention as Ofteringa in 924. It was initially governed by the Counts of Frohburg, but later fell under Habsburg authority in 1299.