It's hard to imagine a prison without barbed wire, where inmates can ski, fish, and live in rooms as beautiful as those in resorts.
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| In Finland, Suomenlinna prison doesn't have barbed wire fences to keep prisoners confined; instead, it has only a small fence post. Therefore, it's called an "open prison." |
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| Halden Prison in Norway is a veritable "paradise" where inmates can cook, play video games, and sleep on comfortable beds. It's quite similar to a university dormitory. The idea behind this unique prison is to treat prisoners like normal people, allowing them to reintegrate into society with a healthy mindset. |
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| Similar to Halden, the Otago prison in New Zealand looks like a teenager's bedroom. |
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| The San Pedro prison, located in La Paz, Bolivia, has served 3,000 inmates and their families over the past 20 years. It's considered a mini-city with many activities similar to life outside, even a hotel where visitors can stay and tour. Inmates are responsible for their own living expenses while residing there. |
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| The architecture of the Justice Center in Austria shows that it is unlike most prisons in the world. Two inscriptions on the entrance affirm prisoners' rights to dignity and humanity. |
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| Aranjuez prison in Spain is considered one of the most humane prisons, allowing family members to live with inmates. Disney cartoon characters are plastered on the walls, nursery, and playground to prevent children from realizing they are in prison because their parents committed crimes. |
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| Pondok Bambu is a women's prison in Indonesia that offers luxury cell services. |
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| Without its heavy, locked doors, Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Wales could be mistaken for a public school, as it has classrooms, a gym with hot showers, and billiards and table tennis for recreation. |
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| Sollentuna prison in Sweden allows inmates to cook their own meals and spend most of their day watching television or using the gym. |
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| Due to overcrowding in recent years, the Champ-Dollon prison in Switzerland is receiving a $40 million investment for upgrades aimed at creating more spacious and comfortable cells. |
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| Located on a secluded island, Bastoy Prison (Norway) is considered the most beautiful prison in the world. Prisoners can enjoy gardening, fishing, skiing, horseback riding, and playing tennis as if they were on a vacation. |
According to VNE
