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Horsens Statsfængsel
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About Horsens Statsfængsel
Horsens Statsfængsel, formerly called Horsens Straffeanstalt, is a former prison in Horsens, Denmark. Today it is a crime and prison museum called Horsens Prison Museum (Fængselsmuseet), a conference and business facility, and a concert venue where bands such as Metallica have played. Following expansions in 2016, it is the largest prison museum in the world. It won the 2015 InAVation award as best visitors attraction and the 2016 Museums + Heritage award as best foreign (non-British) museum..In 2014 it was also proposed as the venue for hosting Eurovision-2014, which was held in Denmark.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Horsens StationTrain station1,3 km · 21 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Wikidata (CC0)
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Horsens Statsfængsel: FAQs
What's on at Horsens Statsfængsel?
There are no upcoming events listed at Horsens Statsfængsel right now.
Where is Horsens Statsfængsel?
Horsens Statsfængsel is located at Fussingsvej 8, 8700 Horsens, Horsens, 8700.
What is the nearest station to Horsens Statsfængsel?
The nearest station is Horsens Station (Train station), about 1,3 km from Horsens Statsfængsel.
Which hotels are closest to Horsens Statsfængsel?
The closest places to stay are Scandic Opus Horsens (550 m) and Scandic Bygholm Park (1,2 km).
When did Horsens Statsfængsel open?
Horsens Statsfængsel opened in 1853.