Hamelin Prison

Hamelin Prison
View of the prison complex on the Weser from Klüt hill around 1900
Coordinates52°06′02.7″N 09°21′09″E / 52.100750°N 9.35250°E / 52.100750; 9.35250

Hamelin Prison, also known as the Stockhof, was a prison and penitentiary in Hamelin. The penal institution, which had a predecessor since 1698, existed from 1827 to 1980. It was located between the old town and the river Weser. The listed prison buildings are now used as a hotel.