JVA Waldheim, Correctional facility in Waldheim, Germany
JVA Waldheim is a correctional facility in Waldheim housing around 400 inmates and staffed by approximately 180 employees. The institution operates several work areas, including a printing press, bookbindery, metal shop, and carpentry section for inmates.
The building began as Waldheim Castle in 1271 and was converted into an Augustinian monastery in 1404. It has served as a prison facility since 1716.
The writer Karl May spent four years imprisoned here from 1870 to 1874. His time as an inmate left a lasting mark on his life and influenced his later works.
You can contact the facility by telephone at 034327/990 or by fax at 034327/99299 for inquiries. It is necessary to check visiting regulations in advance and follow all rules set by Saxon Prison Law.
The facility houses several specialized workshops where inmates learn crafts and work on various products. These employment programs provide hands-on experience and play an important role in rehabilitating prisoners.
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