Haus Pilling, renowned for its excellent cuisine, is a piece of Altena’s history as the town’s oldest restaurant. This inn, with its unique atmosphere, has been in operation since 1724 in the heart of the Nettetal valley. This charming old house, with its meter-thick walls of heavy rubble stone, has been home to seven generations of innkeepers and has long been a respected local gathering place, as well as the regular haunt of the prestigious Drahtzieher Guild and the former wire-reel owners, the Reidemeisters. The murals, exposed beams, and the famous climbing column tell much about the bustling activity and cheerfulness of Altena’s citizens. Even today, the Pilling Inn remains a meeting place for many clubs and regulars’ tables, as well as a popular starting point and destination for hikers and day-trippers. Anyone visiting the town of Altena and Burg Altena should not miss the opportunity to stop by Haus Pilling as well.