Botsfengselet is a former national prison for long-term prisoners in
Oslo
Oslo ( , , or ; sma, Oslove) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a county and a municipality. The municipality of Oslo had a population of in 2022, while the city's greater urban area had a population of ...
, Norway. Its location is at the former Åkebergløkka, Grønlandsleiret 41.
The prison was designed by architect
Heinrich Ernst Schirmer
Heinrich Ernst Schirmer (27 August 1814 – 6 December 1887) was a German-born architect most noted for his work in Norway.
Schirmer worked in Norway from 1838 to 1883 and left his mark on a number of public buildings. He contributed significant ...
. The prison was built starting 1844 and came into use from 1851. The prison chapel was designed by architect
Jacob Wilhelm Nordan
Jacob Wilhelm Nordan (23 February 1824 – 11 April 1892) was a Danish-born, Norwegian architect. During his career, he was one of the most prolific church architects in Norway.
Biography
Nordan was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and came to Norw ...
and came into use during 1887.
In 1970
Ullersmo Prison
Ullersmo Prison ( no, Ullersmo fengsel) is a prison in Ullensaker, Akershus. It was opened in 1970. The prison was intended as a replacement for the Botsfengselet in Oslo. It is used for long term prisoners from the whole of Norway
Norw ...
took over as a prison for long-term prisoners in Norway, while Botsfengselet was rehabilitated and served as a department of the district prison in Oslo ( no, Oslo Kretsfengsel) from 1975. The prison is listed as a protected site.
See also
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Oslo Prison
Oslo Prison ( no, Oslo fengsel) is the district prison of Oslo, Norway. It is the largest prison in Norway, with a capacity of around 350 detainees. The prison was called ' until 2001. The prison has several departments. Department A is the former ...
References
Buildings and structures in Oslo
1851 establishments in Norway
Government buildings completed in 1851
Prisons in Norway
20th century in Oslo
Listed buildings and structures in Norway
19th century in Oslo
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