Justizvollzugsanstalt Oslebshausen

Justizvollzugsanstalt Oslebshausen is a prison complex in Gröpelingen featuring distinctive red brick structures built in neo-Gothic style. The ensemble includes multiple buildings from different construction periods and functions as a protected cultural monument for the city.

The facility was founded in 1871 and opened its doors in 1874 with initially 100 cells for both male and female inmates. Additional structures were constructed over subsequent decades, shaping the complex's architectural development.

The prison earned its local nickname Rotenburg from the striking red brick walls that define the neighborhood's character.

The complex is located in a residential urban area and is visible from the outside, with the red brick buildings easy to identify. Visitors should be aware that this is an active correctional facility with limited public access.

The complex preserves a rare link between different architectural phases, including a director's house from 1890 and a women's prison from the 1880s. These temporal layers demonstrate how prison architecture and operational methods evolved across generations.

Location: Gröpelingen

Address: Sonnemannstraße

GPS coordinates: 53.12960,8.74675

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49