Altona was founded in 1535 and became a city in 1664. In 1713, it was burned down by Swedish troops. In 1937, it became part of the city of Hamburg.
Altona-Altstadt is located between the quarters of Ottensen, Altona-Nord, Sternschanze and St. Pauli. In the south, it borders with the Elbe river.
These are the results of Altona-Altstadt in the Hamburg state election: