Germany · Restored
Altena Castle
Altena Castle is a medieval hill castle built on a rocky spur above the Lenne in Altena, North Rhine-Westphalia, established in the early 12th century by the Counts of Berg. It later served administrative and military roles, was reconstructed in the early 20th century, and today functions as a restored historic site with a museum and a youth hostel.
First raised
1100
Its prime
1108
Today
Restored
As it stood in 1108
The shape it held in its prime.
Perched on a wooded spur above the Lenne, the castle is a long stone complex of grey masonry with a continuous curtain wall and outer bailey descending the ridge. Two prominent cylindrical towers rise above the inner ward: a taller central keep and a slightly lower round tower, joined by ranges of steep slate roofs and dormered residential blocks. The inner courtyard is broad and paved, with low gatehouses and connecting stone walks hugging the hillside, all built of local grey stone.
Step inside
10 places to explore in 1108.
The record describes 10 distinct spots at Altena Castle — including 3 interiors: residential range facing the courtyard, private chamber (original rooms), service range now used for dining (service wing). Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.
Create History
See Altena Castle with the fires lit.
The artist rebuilds it as it stood in 1108 — a photoreal walk that belongs to you alone. Pay with coins, no subscription needed.
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