Random Fanciest Prisons on Earth (8 items)

(#3) Sollentuna Prison, Sweden

This top-of-the-line prison in Sollentuna includes cells with comfortable mattresses and private bathrooms. After prisoners hit the weight room, they can cook dinner in the state-of-the-art kitchen before kicking back and watching TV on the couch.
(#2) Justice Center Leoben, Austria

In the Justice Center at Leoben, each prisoner is given a single cell, with a private bathroom, and kitchenette, plus a television. The weight room, basketball court, and outdoor recreation area add to the list of perks and amenities.
(#1) Bastoy Prison, Norway

This minimum security prison is located on Bastoy Island in the middle of the Oslofjord. It houses slightly over 100 inmates who live in small cottages and work on the prison farm. Sunbathing, in addition to tennis, fishing, and horseback riding are the preferred pastimes of the prisoners.
(#8) Alexander Maconochie Centre, Australia

This multimillion dollar prison was constructed with comfort in mind, so it should come as no surprise that the cells are open and that the library is full of books. The Centre was designed to be environmentally conscious as well, and includes initiatives such as below ground fresh water storage, grey water recycling for toilet flushing and irrigation, solar hot water and high grade building insulation. It's the first prison in Australia to meet human rights obligations.
(#5) Morgantown Federal Correctional Institution, West Virginia

This prison offers classes and even associate’s degrees in things like computer technology and business management.
(#7) JVA Fuhlsbuettel Prison, Germany

JVA Fuhlsbuettel is Hamburg’s luxury prison for long-serving inmates. Renovated and reopened in 2011, the spacious cells each include a bed, couch, and combination shower and toilet. Prisoners also have access to laundry machines and a small conference room.