The parish was attached to the bishopric of Basle until 744 .

The village is at this time already quoted in the list of the wine villages of Alsace.

Rodern is quoted towards 1200 under the name of
" Rodere " or " clearing ".

Rodern belonged to the Lords of " Rappolstein " who sold it to the " Habsbourg " in 1313.

An anthracite mine was exploited there from 1772 till 1850.

Neolithic finds.

Some old houses of the 15th to the 18th century.

Notably the " Schloessel " or "a small castle ", a small manor house of the 18th century .

The church Saint Georges of the 18th century : the base of its bell tower is of Gothic style, the furniture is of baroque and rustic styles.

Altitude 260 m. 313 inhabitants. Flower decked village** 2003.
At the foot of the Vosges Mountains.
Vineyard : Route des vins d'Alsace : nationwide known for its famous Pinot Noir .
Cereals, orchards.
Production of honey of the Vosges.
Cattle breeding.
Patron's festival on Saint Georges' day April 23rd .
Pinot Noir fete on the 21st and 22nd of July.


Christmas and Year-end festivities :
Please see http://www.alsace-noel.com