Highlights
in and around Altena
The small town at the foot of the Burgberg is strung along the Lenne like a string of pearls. You won't find any large retail chains here, but rather small stores with personal service and carefully selected offers.
Altena also has plenty of cultural sights to offer that are just waiting to be discovered! Visit the historic Altena Castle and the oldest youth hostel in the world. Learn more about the cradle of wire, as Altena was once a center of wire production and played a decisive role in the development of this industry.
Explore Altena on an exciting guided tour, during which our local guides will tell you the secrets and stories of the town.
