FÆNGSLET
About This Museum
Let's be honest, most museums don't have you checking your phone at the door and locking you in a cell 'for fun.' FÆNGSLET is not your average museum; it's a former state penitentiary where the stories come straight from the source. You're not just reading plaques—you're hearing the voices of former inmates narrate your tour, their whispers and shouts echoing off the cold concrete. It’s an unsettling, unforgettable dive into a world most of us only see in films.
Collection Highlights
The experience itself is the main exhibit. You can test your nerve by spending a minute in solitary confinement, feel the weight of a heavy cell door sliding shut behind you, and see incredibly detailed prisoner-made crafts, from intricate model ships to tattoos, that speak volumes about life inside.
Visitor Information
Book the guided tour—it's essential. And wear comfortable shoes; you'll be covering a lot of ground through massive, imposing halls. It’s an immersive experience, so be prepared for some chilling moments and raw stories that stick with you long after you leave.
Architecture & Building
It's a massive, foreboding complex of red brick buildings that just screams 'authority,' surrounded by high walls and watchtowers that haven't lost their intimidating glare.
Contact & Location
Address: 8, Fussingsvej, Vestermark, Horsens, Horsens Kommune, Region Midtjylland, 8700, Danmark
Phone: +45 76 10 00 11
Website: Visit Website
