Ila Detention and Security Prison

Ila generally houses the most dangerous criminals in Norway, who are convicted of violent and sexual crimes.

The prison mainly housed Norwegians who were in political opposition during World War II.

Some of the most dangerous criminals in Norway, convicted of violent and sexual crimes, are prisoners at Ila.

Anders Behring Breivik, convicted for the 2011 Norway attacks, has been imprisoned in Ila for much of the time since he was arrested on 22 July 2011.

[5][6] Other notable prisoners are Varg Vikernes,[7] Thor Aage Mathisen and Viggo Kristiansen.