Germany · Hamelin
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Historic site Hamelin Prison, also known as the _Stockhof_, was a prison and penitentiary in [Hamelin. The penal institution, which had a predecessor since 1698, existed from 1827 to 1980. It was located between the old town and the river Weser. After the Second World War, it was the site of executions carried out by the occupying British forces. The listed prison buildings are now used as a hotel.
Hamelin Prison, also known as the Stockhof, was a prison and penitentiary in Hamelin. The penal institution, which had a predecessor since 1698, existed from 1827 to 1980. It was located between the old town and the river Weser. After the Second World War, it was the site of executions carried out by the occupying British forces. The listed prison buildings are now used as a hotel.
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Capacity
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Current population
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Occupancy
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Year opened
1698
Operational
Figures from official sources · verified 3 Jul 2026 · methodology
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Population held
Mixed/unknown
Opened
1698
Region
Hamelin
Security level
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Death-row facility
No
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World Prisons. (2026). Hamelin Prison. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from https://worldprisons.com/prisons/hamelin-prison
"Hamelin Prison." World Prisons. Accessed July 23, 2026. https://worldprisons.com/prisons/hamelin-prison.
@misc{worldprisons-hamelin-prison,
author = {{World Prisons}},
title = {Hamelin Prison},
year = {2026},
url = {https://worldprisons.com/prisons/hamelin-prison},
urldate = {2026-07-23}
}