Hamelin Prison is a hotel in Hamelin, Germany.[1] Wikidata describes it as “former prison and penitentiary in Hamelin, Hamelin-Pyrmont District, Lower Saxony, Germany from 1827 to 1980; between December 1945 and 1949 site of executions carried out by the occupying British forces; since 1993 hotel”. It stands about 0.5 km from the centre of Hamelin.[3]

Overview

Hamelin Prison, also known as the Stockhof, was a prison and penitentiary in Hamelin, Germany. 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.

From “Hamelin Prison” on English Wikipedia, by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.[2]

History and building

It is listed as an architectural heritage monument. [1]

Location

Measured in a straight line, the hotel is 0.5 km from the centre of Hamelin. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Hannover Airport (HAJ), about 46 km from the centre of Hamelin.[4]

It is one of 12 hotels in and around Hamelin recorded in Wikidata, 5 of which have an article in Innpedia.[5] See Hotels in Hamelin.

Other hotels within 1.5 km:

See also

References

  1. ^ Hamelin Prison (Q1498152). Wikidata. CC0.
  2. ^ Hamelin Prison. Wikipedia. Text excerpted under CC BY-SA 4.0; revision of 2026-09-29.
  3. ^ Hamelin (Q4062). Wikidata. CC0.
  4. ^ Airports. OurAirports. Public domain.
  5. ^ Hotels in Hamelin. Wikidata. CC0.

Facts as stated in Wikidata, read in October 2026.

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