Justizvollzugsanstalt Neuruppin-Wulkow

Justizvollzugsanstalt Neuruppin-Wulkow is a correctional facility in Neuruppin designed by Bruno Fioretti Marquez architects with multiple buildings arranged on the grounds. The institution holds approximately 160 inmates, including roughly 30 in open detention units, and employs around 132 staff members including psychologists and social workers.

The facility opened on April 9, 2001, consolidating operations that had been spread across older prisons in Neuruppin, Potsdam, and Prenzlau. An open house event on opening day drew around 8300 visitors to see the new institution.

The facility offers woodworking workshops, sanitary engineering training, and educational programs that support inmates in preparing for work outside. These activities shape daily life and give residents a sense of purpose beyond their confinement.

The facility sits along the B167 federal road and can be viewed from the outside, though access to the grounds themselves is typically not permitted. Visitors should understand that touring the interior is not possible for security and privacy reasons.

The institution exclusively houses male inmates from specific regions including Prignitz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Oberhavel, and Uckermark. This regional focus means it serves as a specialized facility for a particular part of Brandenburg.

Location: Neuruppin

GPS coordinates: 52.92790,12.90460

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00