Altena
Germany · Nordrhein-WestfalenDE
Town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Altena is a town in the district of Märkischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town's castle is the origin for the later Dukes of Berg. Altena is situated on the Lenne river valley, in the northern stretches of the Sauerland.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,315
- Coordinates
- 51.295, 7.673
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 190 m
Overview of Altena
Altena belongs to Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany and has the feel of a small town. Around 16,315 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Altena
Culture in Altena
(1)Culture in Altena covers Castles. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Altena.
Getting there & around
Altena is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Nordrhein-Westfalen and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Altena that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Altena known for?
- Altena, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 16,315 residents.
- What can you do in Altena?
- Recorded activities in Altena include Castles. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Altena located?
- Altena is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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