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Sveriges Fängelsemuseum – En gripande historia bakom lås och bom

Sweden's Prison Museum

A Gripping History Behind Bars

Gävle, Gävleborg·Attractions·Museums

About Sweden's Prison Museum

Right in the historical heart of Gävle, nestled among cobblestone streets, stands a building that once held the key to both destinies and justice: Sweden's Prison Museum. Here, it's not just objects whispering of bygone eras, but the very atmosphere breathes a living history. This old prison environment, whose roots delve deep into history, offers a fascinating journey through the development of the penal system, from the early days when deprivation of liberty was an unusual punishment to today's complex view on rehabilitation and correctional care.