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Burgaltendorf, Essen — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Burgaltendorf takes its name from Burg Altendorf, a castle raised in the later 12th century, and joined Essen as a borough in 1970.
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Where to stay in Burgaltendorf
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Two castles and no hotel row. Burgaltendorf covers just over six square kilometres, and Burg Altendorf and Burg Holtey are what brings a visitor out here rather than a bed, which the borough leaves to the rest of Essen. The castle is the reason to come; the city is where the rooms are.
Anyone tracing the 12th-century work at Burg Altendorf can do it as a day run from the centre.
Few places to stay in Burgaltendorf — most visitors book in Essen nearby.
About Burgaltendorf
What are the main landmarks in Burgaltendorf?
Burg Altendorf gave the borough its name, and the castle was raised here in the second half of the 12th century, probably between 1160 and 1180. Burg Holtey is the second name. Beyond those two the register for Burgaltendorf is empty, which leaves the castles as both the landmark list and the reason the borough is called what it is.
What is the history of Burgaltendorf?
Incorporation came in 1970. The place had been the independent municipality of Altendorf (Ruhr), and on entering Essen it was renamed Burgaltendorf so that the record would not confuse it with the Essen borough of Altendorf. The castle supplied the new name.
Burg Altendorf had stood on this ground since the later 12th century, well before either name was needed, and Burg Holtey belongs to the same inheritance.
Where is Burgaltendorf?
Just over six square kilometres of Essen make up Burgaltendorf, ground where Burg Altendorf has stood since the 12th century, shared with Burg Holtey.
Common questions
What is the best area to stay in Burgaltendorf?
Essen: guests who want the city's hotel supply and a run out to Burg Altendorf.
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Updated September 2026