Hotel am Markt

The teacher Richard Schirrmann established the first permanent youth hostel in the world in 1912 in Altena Castle which is near of the river Lenne. The museum and the infotainment elevator ("Erlebnisaufzug") lead the visitors from the Stone Age to the present. Visitors can do various activities in the region for example visiting the show cave "Dechen Cave" ("Dechenhöhle") located in the city of Iserlohn, Hohenlimburg Castle in the city of Hagen or the "Sauerlandpark" in the city of Hemer. A lot of hiking and biking routes as well as water reservoirs are nearby.

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Altena, Gasthof Spelsberg is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and a desk, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the small hotel. Gasthof Spelsberg features an outdoor fireplace, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts an on-site restaurant. If you are driving to Gasthof Spelsberg, free parking is available. If you are looking for a good Mediterranean restaurant, you may want to check out Kuzina Mediterranean while staying at Gasthof Spelsberg. There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular castles such as Burg Altena. Gasthof Spelsberg is sure to make your visit to Altena one worth remembering.