Abandoned Prisons
29 Prisons7 countries
Discover 29 abandoned Prisons across 7 countries on UrbexHunt. From iconic sites with decades of history to recently abandoned buildings just starting to decay, this collection brings together every Prison in our community-curated database. Each Prison on this page is verified and comes with satellite imagery and city-level location data. The best Prisons for urban exploration are concentrated in central and eastern Europe — particularly Germany, Poland, France and Belgium. Use the country links below to dive into a specific region, or open the interactive map for visual exploration.
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FAQ
How many lost Prisons are listed on UrbexHunt?
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We currently track 29 lost Prisons across Europe.
Are these Prisons safe to visit?
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Each abandoned site carries its own risks. Always go with a companion, wear sturdy footwear, never enter structurally unstable buildings and respect property rules.
Where do these locations come from?
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Every entry is submitted and verified by the UrbexHunt community — real first-party data, not scraped.