Discover the best museums in Altena and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Altena, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Altena is a historic town located in the Märkischer Kreis district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, situated along the Lenne River. The town is particularly known for its medieval castle, Burg Altena, which sits prominently on a hill overlooking the town.
This castle holds significant historical importance as it houses the world's first permanent youth hostel, established in 1914, making Altena the birthplace of the youth hostel movement. The town also has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in wire drawing and manufacturing, which played a crucial role in its development during the Industrial Revolution.
Today, Altena maintains its historical character while offering cultural attractions that highlight both its medieval past and industrial heritage through its museums and preserved architecture.
This overview contains all museums in and around Altena. Curious about which museums there are in Altena? These are the museums:
This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Altena. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Altena? The following exhibitions are on display:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Altena.
