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.
Until 1998, Altena did not have an official town limit sign, but now there are signs marking its boundaries, it can be found in local phone books and has a designated exit on the Peize bypass. As a result, Altena is gradually taking on more characteristics of a village.