Oslo Prison

Oslo Prison (Norwegian: Oslo fengsel) is the district prison of Oslo, Norway. It is the largest prison in Norway, with a capacity of around 350 detainees. The prison was called Oslo kretsfengsel until 2001. The prison has several departments. Department A is the former Botsfengselet, Grønlandsleiret 41, popularly called "Botsen". Department B is a former brewery located in Åkebergveien 11, popularly called "Bayer'n".[1] Department C, called "Stifinner'n", is located in the former prison hospital at Åkebergveien, and is designated for prisoners with drug problems.[2]

Notable inmates

  • Marius Borg Høiby,[3] his 4-week jail term lasts until March 2, 2026;[4] his trial will be over in lower court, later that month.

References

  1. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Oslo fengsel". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Kriminalomsorgen. Oslo fengsel. Om fengselet" (in Norwegian). Kriminalomsorgen. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  3. ^ "Mamma besøkte Marius i fengselet". Seher. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
  4. ^ https://www.dagsavisen.no/nyheter/marius-borg-hoiby-fengsles-i-fire-uker-begrunnes-med-gjentakelsesfare/10181324. Dagsavisen.no. Retrieved 2026-02-16

Norwegian Correctional Services Botsfengselet

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