When you think of prison, we are sure images of iron bars, gloomy corridors, poor food, and a general sense of despondency come to mind. But what if we tell you that this isn’t the case in all prisons? In fact, there are institutions around the world that are the polar opposite of what I just stated, despite being legitimate prisons. These legitimate prisons have so many amenities and facilities. Here are some of the most luxurious prison cells and institutions in the world.
Luxurious prison cells
Bastoy Prison, Norway
This jail, which is located on Bastoy Island in Oslofjord, holds a little over 100 offenders who enjoy privileges such as tennis, horseback riding, fishing, and sunbathing within the prison complex. With elegant cottages to live in and verdant farms to work on, the inmates at this low-security facility are likely to forget they’re there.
HMP Addiewell, Scotland
Her Majesty’s Jail Addiewell in southern Scotland, a designated learning prison, allots each of its resident offenders 40 weekly hours of useful skill acquisition. Addiewell’s 700 inmates are in good hands, with a special focus on assisting offenders in making a purposeful and fulfilling transition back to civilian life.
Otago Corrections Facility, New Zealand
While its security measures are not taken lightly, Otago provides nice lodgings for its convicts. It places a high value on skill development. Otago aims to rehabilitate efficiently by offering classes in light engineering, dairy farming, and cuisine, among other things.
Justice Center Leoben, Austria
The Justice Center prison is a charming European house for nonviolent offenders. It provides each of its inmates with a single cell, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and also a television. All of that, plus their completely equipped gym, basketball court, and outdoor amusement area, would make for a very pleasant sentence.
Aranjuez Prison, Spain
This unique institution addresses how correctional facilities break apart families by allowing infant children to spend their first years with their incarcerated parents. They have cribs, Disney figures on the walls, and a children’s play area. Aranjuez allows detained parents to experience parenthood despite their circumstances. Also, provide a parent to those too young to understand.
Champ-Dollon Prison, Switzerland
Previously known for congestion, Champ-Dollon’s recently remodeled quarters now provide roomy triple-occupancy cells with an adjoining bathroom. These types of amenities help offenders feel less like prisoners; more like university dormmates working together to achieve their goals.
JVA Fuhlsbuettel Prison, Germany
Many long-serving offenders reside in this Hamburg prison. It offers spacious cells with beds, a sofa, a separate bathroom, and a toilet, also plenty of natural light. JVA Fuhlsbuettel provides its inmates with laundry machines, access to a conference room, and also a leisure area, among other amenities.
Pondok Bambu Prison, Indonesia
The Pondok Bambu prison is a women’s facility. It has everything from air conditioning and refrigerators to karaoke machines and nail salons. In this complex of gardens and sculptures, beauty treatments and recreational programs would be unquestionably relaxing.
