Kuopio Prison, Prison and Cultural Heritage Site in Kuopio, Finland.
Kuopio Prison is a correctional facility in Finland featuring both secure wards and open sections that operate under different safety protocols. The building displays architectural styles from various periods of Finnish prison design.
The facility was established as part of Finland's evolving correctional system and reflects changing views on imprisonment over time. Different sections of the building date from various periods and show how approaches to inmate care have shifted.
The facility serves as a learning space where inmates develop practical skills through various training programs available on site. Visitors who tour the building can see firsthand how education shapes daily life and prepares people for life after release.
Visits must be arranged in advance through the main office at Hapelähteenkatu 6 and require security clearance procedures. Those interested should allow time for approval and familiarize themselves with the visiting guidelines beforehand.
The facility contains a specialized substance-free ward offering 20 places for inmates preparing for supervised release back into society. This section operates distinctly from other areas and allows residents to work on their transition under particular conditions.
Location: Kuopio
Address: Itkonniemenkatu
Phone: +358295687600
Website: https://rikosseuraamus.fi/fi/index/toimipaikatjayhteystiedot/vankilat/kuopionvankila.html
GPS coordinates: 62.89694,27.69250
Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:42
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