Fasta paviljongen, Säters mentalsjukhus, Psychiatric hospital in Säter Municipality, Sweden
Fasta paviljongen is a former psychiatric building with thick walls and centralized electric systems for treatment purposes. It featured alarm systems and security features that were designed for strict facility management and patient supervision.
The facility opened in 1912 with 27 beds and was one of only two maximum-security psychiatric units in Sweden. It operated for over 75 years before closing in 1989.
The facility was a center for Swedish psychiatric care of patients with severe conditions until closure. It represented historical views on treatment and security that have since been replaced by modern approaches.
The site is no longer accessible today as the buildings were demolished in 2023. Visitors interested in its history can consult local archives or museum collections about the facility.
The exercise yard was originally enclosed with wooden fences and later reinforced with concrete walls. This change reflects evolving security priorities during the facility's long operational history.
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