Altena, North Brabant

Werkendam is the largest town, and the small city of Woudrichem is the historical centre of Altena.

Altena is a rural community with population centres mainly concentrated along the surrounding waterways.

De Biesbosch National Park is partially situated in the western part of Altena.

A car ferry in the very western part connects the city of Dordrecht with Altena.

Church attendance is high, and Christian-oriented political parties receive many votes.

Rural area near Dussen
Entrance to old Woudrichem
The centre of Woudrichem
Dutch Reformed church of Saint Martin in Woudrichem
Fort Giessen near Giessen
Northern Merwede Bridge, which connects Gorinchem with Altena
Southern Keizersveer Bridge, which connects Geertruidenberg with Altena
Dussen castle
Windmills near Almkerk
The Anna Jacominaplaat peninsula forms the western extremity of Altena