During the High Middle Ages, the Bichelsee family ruled the village as a fief for the Abbey. Originally they ruled from Alt-Bichelsee Castle, though in the early 13th century, they built Neu-Bichelsee Castle. This castle was destroyed in 1274 by the Habsburgs.
During the High Middle Ages, the Bichelsee family held a feudal role over the village for the Abbey. Initially ruling from Alt-Bichelsee Castle, they built Neu-Bichelsee Castle in the early 13th century. This castle was destroyed by the Habsburgs in 1274.