Landsberg Prison

Landsberg Prison is a correctional facility in Bavaria built around four brick cell blocks arranged in a cross pattern with an Art Nouveau entrance designed by Hugo von Höfl. The complex covers six hectares and houses over 500 inmates in the main building, with additional units located at Rothenfeld and surrounding areas.

Built between 1906 and 1910, the facility served as War Criminal Prison No. 1 after World War II and saw the execution of over 250 convicted individuals following the Nuremberg trials. Adolf Hitler spent about nine months here in 1924 after his failed coup attempt and dictated his manuscript to Rudolf Hess during this confinement.

The facility runs several training workshops where inmates learn practical trades as part of their rehabilitation. These programs teach skills in baking, woodworking and electrical work that prepare individuals for life after release.

The facility cannot be visited as it remains an active correctional institution. The exterior facade is visible from the street and lies north of the old town center of Landsberg am Lech.

The inmate registered as prisoner number 45 wrote his political work in cell 7 over 264 days while receiving numerous daily visitors and packages. This cell offered more comfort than standard, with a private desk and access to books.

Location: Landsberg am Lech

Inception: 1910

Official opening: 1910

Address: Hindenburgring 12

GPS coordinates: 48.05417,10.86667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:41