Altena, Municipality in North Brabant, Netherlands.
Description
Altena is a municipality in North Brabant situated on a river island. The area includes several towns and smaller settlements connected by waterways and bridge networks.
History
The municipality was formed in 2019 through the merger of Aalburg, Werkendam, and Woudrichem. These towns were historically part of the Dutch Water Line defensive system with military fortifications.
Culture
The Protestant Reformed branch maintains strong influence in the region, reflected in local politics and community organization patterns.
Practical
Visitors find services and facilities easily accessible within short distances, with good road connections via the Merwede Bridge and Keizersveer Bridge to motorway A27. The flat terrain makes it convenient to explore by bicycle or car.
Did you know?
The area is surrounded by six different waterways, including the Nieuwe Merwede, Boven Merwede, and Afgedamde Maas. These rivers shape the landscape and make water a central feature of the region.
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Loevestein Castle
6.7 km
De Biesbosch National Park
14.4 km
Huis te Merwede
18.6 km
Merwedebrug
7 km
Kasteel Brakel
10.6 km
Kasteel Dussen
3.7 km
Schouwburg Kunstmin
20.7 km
Keizersveerbrug
7.5 km
Landgoed Dordwijk
19.5 km
Fort Vuren
7.6 km
Blauwe Toren
6.7 km
Castle of Heusden
12.1 km
Baanhoekbrug
16.7 kmSportboulevard Dordrecht
20 km
Dalempoort
6.9 km
Fort Altena
4.2 km
Biesbosch Museum
13.4 km
Binnenvaartmuseum (Dordrecht)
20.2 km
Huis Rijswijk
5 km
Brugje van St Jan
9.9 km
Altena Castle
866 m
Papendrechtse brug
19 km
Martinuskerk
6.1 km
Kasteel Poederoijen
8.5 km
Wilhelminasluis
6.4 km
Kasteel Meeuwen
4.8 km
Fort bij het Steurgat
7.7 km
Engelenburg
12.4 km
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