Last updated: 10 September 2026. 4–7 August 2027 · Josefov Fortress, Jaroměř, Czechia.
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Brutal Assault’s fortress setting makes this a distinctive festival journey, but reaching Prague does not finish the travel plan. You need to organise the onward trip to Jaroměř and the last stretch to Josefov. Decide whether you want to sleep near the fortress or use an official accommodation-and-transfer arrangement before booking flights.
Use the 2027 ticket dates
The organiser’s 2027 festival-pass product specifies 4–7 August 2027. The festival information page identifies Josefov Fortress in Jaroměř as the venue. At the time of review, parts of the general information page still displayed the previous year, so the current ticket product is the date reference used here.
Buy through the official festival website and check the validity of the ticket you select. Accommodation, parking and premium options should be reviewed separately. Save the product description with your booking so that your group knows which services have been purchased and which still need to be arranged.
Prague to Jaroměř, then Josefov
Prague is a useful gateway for international flight comparisons. Allow for the transfer from the airport to your chosen rail departure point, then search the onward journey to Jaroměř with Czech Railways. Check the actual date, changes and luggage arrangements rather than assuming a direct airport-to-festival service exists.
Your last leg is from the station or accommodation to the festival entrance. Use the organiser’s current arrival instructions when they become available. If you arrive late or with camping equipment, arrange that final transfer in advance and avoid relying on an unfamiliar walking route after dark.
Camping or an accommodation package?
Start with the festival’s official accommodation page. Compare the location of each campsite or hotel, access dates and any stated shuttle inclusions. A room outside Jaroměř can be practical when its transport is clearly arranged; without that, the nightly journey can become the hardest part of the visit.
For camping, distinguish a pitch from supplied accommodation and check whether bedding, lockers or other facilities cost extra. Pack for sleeping as carefully as for concerts. If travelling by air, price the tent and sleeping equipment within your baggage allowance before assuming that bringing everything from home is the cheapest choice.
Walking, time and spending at the fortress
Plan for substantial time on your feet around the fortress grounds. Choose footwear for uneven surfaces and consult the organiser if you need step-free routes or assistance. The embedded visitor-orientation video is background information; use the latest written rules for permitted items and access arrangements.
Budget in Czech koruna for local spending, while checking the currency charged for festival products. Separate the festival pass, accommodation, airport transfer, rail journey and daily food. A clearly included hotel shuttle can make a higher room price easier to justify than several independently arranged late transfers.
A sensible itinerary
A Tuesday arrival before the Wednesday-to-Saturday festival allows time for the onward journey and accommodation check-in. Keep Sunday for departure, subject to campsite or hotel checkout. If you want time in Prague, add a separate night rather than planning a distant city excursion during a day of performances.
Before leaving, recheck the final programme, entrance map, current accommodation instructions and return connections. Save tickets and the exact Josefov meeting point offline. Leave a generous buffer for the journey back to Prague before an international flight, particularly when your rail route involves a change.
Compare flights for your route
Compare flights to Prague. Check dates, baggage and the complete onward journey before booking.
Watch: festival video
Brutal Assault’s organiser-produced visitor-orientation and safety video. It is background material from an earlier edition; consult current written guidance for 2027 rules.
Watch on Youtube · Video by Brutal Assault.
Official planning sources
- Official 2027 festival-pass dates
- Official venue and visitor information
- Official accommodation options
- Czech Railways journey planner
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