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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Märkischer Kreis
Altena

Burg Altena – World's First Youth Hostel

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Arnsberg District

Märkischer Kreis
Altena

Burg Altena – World's First Youth Hostel

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Burg Altena – World's First Youth Hostel

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  • Location: Altena, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    July 1, 2020

    Hiking

    The castle itself is worth a visit. Visible from afar, it towers over the city.
    Richard Schirrmann's first youth hostel in the world can be found in the castle (upper courtyard).
    The castle can be reached on foot (somewhat steeper climbs), with the citizen bus from the Langer Kamp car park or with the newer elevator from the city center, which is also an adventure elevator.
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    June 30, 2020

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    In the "Museum Weltjugendherberge" you can visit the oldest youth hostel in the world in its original condition. Today you can still spend the night in a (new) DJH youth hostel on the castle grounds.
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    April 28, 2021

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    The castle complex is terrific. The oldest YH in Germany is housed here.
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    Location: Altena, Märkischer Kreis, Arnsberg District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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