Untersuchungsgefängnis Holstenglacis

The Untersuchungsgefängnis Holstenglacis functions as a detention facility for individuals awaiting trial within the Hamburg legal system, featuring secure accommodation and monitoring facilities.

The prison building contains a memorial plaque installed in 2018 to commemorate European resistance members who were executed at this location during World War II.

The prison structure represents German architectural elements of correctional facilities, maintaining its status as a protected cultural heritage monument in Hamburg.

Located in central Hamburg, the facility maintains strict security protocols while allowing scheduled visits under specific guidelines established by the German justice system.

The prison combines its active role in the justice system with historical preservation, standing as both a functional detention center and architectural monument.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

GPS coordinates: 53.55926,9.98071

Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:52