Prisons in Denmark map & data
There are 71 prisons mapped in Denmark, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Hovedstaden (20), Sjælland (15) and Syddanmark (15). 99% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Kragskovhede Fængsel, Møgelkær Fængsel and Arresthuset Næstved.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hovedstaden | 20 | 28% |
| Sjælland | 15 | 21% |
| Syddanmark | 15 | 21% |
| Midtjylland | 14 | 20% |
| Nordjylland | 6 | 8.5% |
Notable prisons in Denmark
- Kragskovhede FængselNordjylland · prison
- Møgelkær FængselMidtjylland · prison
- Arresthuset NæstvedSjælland · prison
- Vestre FængselHovedstaden · prison
- Renbæk FængselSyddanmark · prison
- Færøerne Arrestprison
- Arresthuset i FrederikshavnNordjylland · prison
- Enner Mark FængselMidtjylland · prison
- Jyderup FængselSjælland · prison
- Blegdamsvejens FængselHovedstaden · prison
- Nyborg FængselSyddanmark · prison
- Hammer Bakker UdslusningsfængselNordjylland · prison
- Nørre Snede FængselMidtjylland · prison
- StevnsfortetSjælland · prison
- Herstedvester FængselHovedstaden · prison
- Ringe FængselSyddanmark · prison
- Nykøbing Mors ArrestNordjylland · prison
- Aarhus ArrestMidtjylland · prison
- Storstrøm FængselSjælland · prison
- Horserød FængselHovedstaden · prison
- Arresthuset i VejleSyddanmark · prison
- Hobro ArrestNordjylland · prison
- ArresthusetMidtjylland · prison
- Nykøbing FængselSjælland · prison
- Brøndbyhus UdslusningsfængselHovedstaden · prison
- Haderslev ArresthusSyddanmark · prison
- Herning ArresthusMidtjylland · prison
- Arresten Nykøbing FSjælland · prison
- Engelsborg UdslusningsfængselHovedstaden · prison
- Kværndrup UdslusningsfængselSyddanmark · prison
- Lyng UdslusningsfængselMidtjylland · prison
- Kalundborg ArrestSjælland · prison
- Hvidovre UdslusningsfængselHovedstaden · prison
- Søbysøgård FængselSyddanmark · prison
- Pension LyngMidtjylland · prison
- Nytorv FængselHovedstaden · prison
- Ringkøbing ArrestMidtjylland · prison
- Polititorvets ArrestHovedstaden · prison
- SønderbroHovedstaden · prison
- Udrejsecenter SjælsmarkHovedstaden · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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How many prisons are there in Denmark?
This layer holds 71 prisons in Denmark, the most of them in Hovedstaden. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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