The State Prison in Vridsløselille

The prison complex spans 30,000 square meters, featuring yellow brick buildings surrounded by a high perimeter wall in a symmetrical layout.

Built in 1859 as an improvement house, the facility operated under the Philadelphia system, requiring inmates to wear masks and remain isolated until 1924.

The prison entrance gained nationwide recognition through its repeated appearances in the Danish film series Olsen Gang from the 1960s to 1990s.

Following its closure in 2016, the prison transformed into an urban development project, incorporating residential spaces, cultural centers, and community areas.

The facility experienced Denmark's most notable prison break in 1995 when a backhoe created a 13-meter hole, enabling thirteen inmates to escape.

Location: Albertslund Municipality

Official opening: 1859

Part of: Direktoratet for Kriminalforsorgen

Address: Fængselsvej 39, 2620 Albertslund 2620 2620

Website: http://statsfaengslet-vridsloeselille.dk

GPS coordinates: 55.66142,12.34828

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:35