Altena, Municipality in North Brabant, Netherlands.
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.
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.
The Protestant Reformed branch maintains strong influence in the region, reflected in local politics and community organization patterns.
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.
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.
Location: North Brabant
Inception: January 1, 2019
Phone: +31183516100
Email: info@gemeenteAltena.nl
Website: https://gemeentealtena.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.76667,4.96667
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:24
Loevestein Castle
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De Biesbosch National Park
14.4 km
Huis te Merwede
18.6 km
Merwedebrug
7 km
Kasteel Brakel
10.6 km
Brabantse Biesbosch
12.4 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
Munnikenland
6.4 km
Hollandse Biesbosch
15.1 km
Baanhoekbrug
16.7 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 (Almkerk)
866 m
Papendrechtse brug
19 km
Martinuskerk
6.1 km
Kasteel Poederoijen
8.5 km
Wilhelminasluis
6.4 km
Kasteel Meeuwen
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