The St. Altfrid youth center is located on a hill above the Ruhr, on the border between Essen-Kettwig and Heiligenhaus. A large forest and meadow area with overnight accommodation, reception building and conference center offers the best conditions for an eventful stay - not just for children and young people.

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Yeti55

January 6, 2017

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For the history of the Chatlottenhof see photo, nowadays the building houses the youth hostel St. Alfrit

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

January 7, 2020

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"... On the edge of the Ruhr area and yet in the middle of nature: The St. Altfrid youth center is located on a hill above the Ruhr, on the border between Essen-Kettwig and Heiligenhaus. A large forest and meadow area with overnight accommodation, reception building and conference center offers the best conditions for an eventful stay - not just for children and young people..."
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