Pevnostní město Josefov – prohlídky podzemí

Location: Okružní 34, 551 02 Jaroměř · Hradec Králové Region

Category: baroque fortress / fortress underground

The unique baroque fortress town of Josefov near Jaroměř, featuring an extensive system of underground passages and bastions from the 18th century. Tours lead through the underground defense network — tunnels, casemates, and subterranean corridors beneath the fortress. Josefov is one of the best-preserved baroque fortresses in Central Europe.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 1,630 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 90 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: April, October: Sat+Sun+holidays 9–12 and 13–17; May, September: Tue–Fri by appointment only, Sat+Sun 9–17; June: Tue–Sun 9–17; July, August: daily 9–18
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 150 CZK, children 100 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 1630 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for schools: Soldier in Josefov Fortress (ages 5–11), The Ideal Fortress Town (ages 11–15), On the Trail of a Deserter (ages 16+), Remembering — Stories of the Monuments in Josefov.

Official website: https://www.pevnostjosefov.cz/

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