Niedersachsen, by district
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What the atlas holds here
Prisons & jails
22 facilities
Frequently asked
How many places of detention does Niedersachsen, Germany have?
The atlas lists 22 prisons, jails and detention centres in Niedersachsen, Germany, including 12 prisons and 6 young offender institutions.
Which police agencies serve Niedersachsen, Germany?
497 police units are listed for Niedersachsen, Germany: 475 police stations and 22 border police units.
Can I look up a prisoner in Niedersachsen, Germany?
Public inmate lists are generally not published in Germany. Contact the facility or the authority that runs it, using the address and telephone on each facility page.
Which district has the most facilities?
Region Hannover, with 3 prisons and jails and 63 police units.
Are telephone numbers available for these facilities?
Yes for 21 entries of 22. Where a number is missing, the facility page shows its address and map location; details can change, so the agency's own website is the authority.
Are there women's, youth or remand facilities in Niedersachsen, Germany?
The atlas lists 2 women's prisons and 6 young offender institutions here. Each has its own page with the address and, where published, a phone number.
Where are most of the prisons in Niedersachsen, Germany?
Göttingen has the most, with 2 places of detention in the atlas, out of 19 towns with at least one.
How are the listings for Niedersachsen, Germany organised?
The atlas files Niedersachsen, Germany by district, following official administrative boundaries; 45 districts currently have entries. Every facility is listed in the district where it is located; Region Hannover is the largest by number of entries.
Where can I reach the police in Niedersachsen, Germany?
In an emergency, call the national emergency number. For anything else, the atlas lists 497 police units here. Open a district to see the units in each area.