Långholmen Prison, Stockholm

Name: Långholmen Prison
Address: Stockholm, Sweden

#280 among attractions in Stockholm

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Facts and practical information

Långholmen Prison, officially Långholmen Central Prison, was historically one of the largest prison facilities in Sweden with more than 500 cells, located on the island of Långholmen in Stockholm. It was built 1874—1880 as the central prison of Sweden, and was temporary closed down between 1972–1975. Afterwards, Långholmens spinnhus was moved. Today the building is being used as a hotel/hostel and museum, as well as to accommodate a folk high school. Part of the prison was demolished in 1982. The prison is also noted for being the location of the last execution in Sweden prior to the abolition of capital punishment in 1921. The hostel was taken into usage in May 1989. ()

Local name: Långholmens centralfängelse Opened: 1880 (144 years ago)Closed: 1975Coordinates: 59°19'15"N, 18°1'34"E

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Södermalm (Reimersholme - Långholmen)Stockholm Sweden

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Långholmen Prison – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Smedsuddsbadet, Västerbron, Rålambshovsparken, Trekanten.

~1820 ftNW
Beach, Outdoor activities, Cafe
Smedsuddsbadet, Stockholm
9 min walk • Smedsuddsbadet is a lido at Smedsudden near Rålambshovsparken on Kungsholmen in Stockholm. The bath was inaugurated on 21 June 1973 by Mayor Thorsten Sundström.
~990 ftNE
Bridge
Västerbron, Stockholm
5 min walk • Västerbron is an arch bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. With a total length exceeding 600 m, 340 m of which stretches over water, it is one of the major bridges in Stockholm, offering one of the most panoramic views of the central part of the city centering on Gamla stan, the old town.
0.5 miN
Park, Playground, Skate park
Rålambshovsparken, Stockholm
14 min walk • Rålambshovsparken is a park in the Marieberg district on the island of Kungsholmen in Stockholm, Sweden.
0.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Trekanten, Södertörn
19 min walk • Trekanten is a small lake in southern-central Stockholm, Sweden. Trekanten is located in a park furnished with an artificial bathing beach and various planted-out fish species. It has a small drainage area with no major feeders.
0.5 miSE
Church
Högalidskyrkan, Stockholm
12 min walk • Högalid Church is a protected church located in the Södermalm district of Stockholm, Sweden. It was designed by architect Ivar Tengbom.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Liljeholmsbron, Stockholm
14 min walk • Liljeholmsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over Liljeholmsviken, it connects the western end of the major island Södermalm to the southern mainland district Liljeholmen.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Zinkensdamm, Stockholm
21 min walk • Zinkensdamm is an area and a former manor in Södermalm in inner Stockholm. The Zinkensdamm manor was demolished. The name is today used for Zinkensdamm metro station and the sports ground Zinkensdamms IP.
~1520 ftE
Bridge
Pålsundsbron, Stockholm
8 min walk • Pålsundsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Stretching over the small water course Pålsundet, the bridge connects the major island Södermalm to the minor island Långholmen.
~660 ftSE
Bridge
Långholmsbron, Stockholm
4 min walk • Långholmsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Connecting the major island Södermalm to the minor island Långholmen, it forms an extension to the street Bergsundsgatan.
0.6 miNW
Tower
DN-Skrapan, Stockholm
16 min walk • The Dagens Nyheter Tower, called DN-Skrapan in Sweden, is an office building in the Kungsholmen district of Stockholm, Sweden. It is eighty four metres tall and has 27 floors, none of which are underground.
0.7 miNW
Bridge
Mariebergsbron, Stockholm
18 min walk • Mariebergsbron is a bridge in central Stockholm, Sweden. Formerly known as Lilla Essingebron, it connects the islands Kungsholmen to Lilla Essingen. The current name is due to the vicinity to the city district Marieberg.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Långholmen Prison?

Nearby attractions include Långholmen, Stockholm (2 min walk), Långholmsbadet, Stockholm (3 min walk), Långholmsbron, Stockholm (4 min walk), Reimersholmsbron, Stockholm (5 min walk).

How to get to Långholmen Prison by public transport?

The nearest stations to Långholmen Prison:

Bus

Anders Reimers väg • Lines: 54, 66 (5 min walk)
Bergsunds strand • Lines: 54, 66 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hornstull • Lines: 13, 14 (13 min walk)
Liljeholmen • Lines: 13, 14 (18 min walk)

Tram

Trekanten • Lines: 30 (14 min walk)
Gröndal • Lines: 30 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Lilla Essingen • Lines: 89, Båt (17 min walk)
Klara Mälarstrand • Lines: 89 (32 min walk)

Train

Stockholms central (34 min walk)
Stockholm City (36 min walk)