Forgotten History
Altena Castle
Altena, Germany
Altena Castle (German: Burg Altena) is a medieval hill castle in the town of Altena in North Rhine-Westphalia. Built on a spur of Klusenberg hill, the castle lies near the Lenne in the Märkischer Kreis. The castle was erected by the early Counts of Berg in the early 12th century. Eventually, the House of Berg abandoned Altena and moved their residence to Hamm.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Altena, Germany
- Address
- Fritz-Thomée-Str. 80, Altena
- Coordinates
- 51.29994, 7.67513
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q1010748
What is Altena Castle?
Altena Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Fritz-Thomée-Str. 80. Other places close by: Gasthaus Pilling, Burg Holtzbrinck, Steinerne Brücke, Haus Nachrodt.
Where is Altena Castle?
Altena Castle is in Altena, Germany. Coordinates: 51.29994, 7.67513.
How do I get to Altena Castle?
Altena Castle is at Fritz-Thomée-Str. 80, Altena, Germany (51.29994, 7.67513). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.