Due to its location as a high-water hill to the west of the Rhine, Fühlingen was settled very early.

In the Middle Ages, the village was in the shadow of the larger Worringen, lying north, and consisted of only a few farms.

Archbishop Joseph Frings worked in St. Mary for several years as parish priest before moving to Cologne.

The Second World War left the place almost intact despite its proximity to the chemical plants in Leverkusen and Dormagen, as well as the anti aircraft batteries stationed in the vicinity.

Due to the village structure and its location in the middle of fields as well as the Fühlinger See, the place is a popular residential area.