 Süßen was first mentioned with the name of "Siezun" in the Lorsch codex in 1071.Großsüßen ("Greater Süßen") was at first in the possession of the count of Helfenstein, who, in 1382 pledged it to the city of Ulm.Kleinsüßen ("Smaller Süßen"), on the other hand, was in the hands of the family Pappenheim.