Altena, Drenthe

Altena is a village in the northeastern Netherlands. It is located in the municipality of Noordenveld, Drenthe, 2 km southwest of Peize.

History
Altena started around 1850 during the exploitation of peat in the Bunnerveen. The settlement used to consists of sod houses. They were replaced with normal houses in the early 20th century. In 1927, a school was established. In 1978, no postal code was assigned for Altena and it was placed under Peize. Up to 1998, it did not have a town limit sign, however the signs have been placed, it is listed in the telephone directory and has its own exit on the Peize bypass,. Altena is starting to become more like a village than a hamlet.