Prisons in Iceland are few and generally low security.
| Name | Municipality | Established | Capacity | Security level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangelsið Akureyri | Akureyrarkaupstaður | 1978 | 10 | Low | Used for prisoners with a remaining sentence of 1 year or less. Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
| Fangelsið Hólmsheiði | Reykjavíkurborg | 10 June 2016 | 56 | Medium | Used for reception and remand in addition to being a women's prison. |
| Fangelsið Kvíabryggju | Grundarfjörður | 1954 | 22 | Open | Used for prisoners with a remaining sentence of 2 year or less. Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
| Fangelsið Sogni | Árborg | 1 June 2012 | 20 | Open | Prisoners are expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
| Litla-Hraun | Árborg | 8 March 1929 | 45 | High | Used for prisoners with long sentences, particularly those with a history of violence. |
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| Name | Municipality | Established | Closed | Capacity | Security level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fangelsið Bitru | Árborg | 14 May 2010 | 18 April 2012 | 16 | Open | Prisoners were expected to either work or receive education and to take care of themselves for the most part. |
| Fangelsið Kópavogsbraut 17 | Kópavogsbær | 1989 | 22 May 2015 | 12 | Medium | All female prisoners served their sentences in Kópavogsbær, short sentences could be served elsewhere. Due to the low female prison population, male prisoners with short sentences and no history of violence were also accepted. |
| Hegningarhúsið | Reykjavíkurborg | 1874 | 1 June 2016 | 16 | Medium | Used for short detention, short sentences and for new prisoners awaiting transfer. |