For a long time in history, Bahlingen was characterized by agriculture and wine growing. In the last hundred years, however, the village has been modernized. In 1896, the place was connected to the railway net Kaiserstuhlbahn (Kaiserstuhl Railway).
For a long time, Bahlingen relied on farming and winemaking. However, over the past century, the village has transitioned into a more modern setting. In 1896, the Kaiserstuhlbahn railway line was built to connect Bahlingen to the wider rail network.