Prison Lenzburg

Prison Lenzburg is a correctional facility featuring a substantial stone structure in Lenzburg, Switzerland, characterized by symmetrical wings and a central administrative section. The building combines multiple functional areas, including cell blocks, workshops, and administrative spaces, forming a secure, enclosed compound.

The facility was constructed in 1864 under architect Robert Moser and marked Switzerland's modernization of its penal system in the 19th century. It emerged during a period when new prison reform concepts shaped European architecture and correctional practices.

The building displays historicist architectural features and has long shaped Lenzburg's townscape as a recognizable landmark. Its symmetrical layout with a central administrative section reflects 19th-century ideals about order and institutional design.

The facility sits in central Lenzburg and is easily reached from the old town and main roads. Visitors should know that security rules strictly limit access to certain areas and tours usually require advance booking.

The facility houses a museum documenting the history of incarceration and prison life, giving interested visitors insight into the daily reality of this institution. This makes it a place where history and current function interweave.

Location: Lenzburg

Inception: 1864

Architects: Robert Moser

Architectural style: historicist architecture

Capacity: 363

Part of: list of cultural properties in Lenzburg

Address: Ziegeleiweg 13, 5600 Lenzburg

Website: https://ag.ch/de/verwaltung/dvi/strafverfolgung-strafvollzug/jva-lenzburg

GPS coordinates: 47.37988,8.17830

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51