Fængslet, Prison museum in Horsens Kommune, Denmark
The Fængslet museum occupies a former state penitentiary building with thick stone walls, metal bars, and numerous cells spread across multiple floors.
The prison operated from 1853 to 2006, housing notable inmates including Werner Best, the German administrator during World War II occupation of Denmark.
The museum displays contain personal items from former inmates, guard uniforms, work tools, and exhibits about daily prison routines throughout different periods.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and provides guided tours in Danish and English through the cell blocks and workshop areas.
In 1949, prisoner Carl August Lorentzen created a 20-meter escape tunnel using only a spoon, which visitors can examine in a dedicated exhibition.
Location: Horsens Kommune
Address: Fussingsvej 8, 8700 Horsens, Denmark 8700 Horsens
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Phone: +4576100011
Website: https://faengslet.dk
GPS coordinates: 55.87408,9.83629
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:54
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