Brandenburg Castle, 900-year-old oak tree, Brick Museum, Mushkino Safari Park

The history of Brandenburg dates back to 1266. Once the most important castle of the Comturians, by the middle of the 18th century it began to crumble and was sold as building material, and after fierce fighting in 1945 it fell into disrepair. Although the castle is in rather ruined condition, it still looks majestic. Today you can come here for a half-hour guided tour, and you can shoot an arrow with it. All activities must be booked in advance by calling group.

In the town of Ladushkin grows, as biologists assure, the oldest oak tree in the Kaliningrad region. The tree is approximately 900 years old. It takes no less than 9 people to grasp the trunk at its base: the circumference is as long as 13.2 meters!

There are very few cafes and restaurants nearby. In fact, Ludwigsort is the only option. And quite decent, in the opinion of most of its visitors. It is especially advantageous to order business lunches here, which include simple and healthy home-cooked dishes. The cafe opens at 12:00 and works until midnight.

Then the way goes to Mamonovo, and the first thing to see is its funniest monument, dedicated to the sprats. The first batch of sprats was produced at the local fish cannery in 1963. In those years, sprats were called "the pearl in the crown of the fish industry. The factory is still in operation today, and in 2008 there was an idea to immortalize its main delicacy.

Few people know that there is a private Museum of East Prussian Brick History in Mamonovo. And it has been working for more than 20 years. During this time, the collector Dmitry Adolfovich Shilov has collected over 2000 exhibits, which keep the secrets of the history of brick production in East Prussia, starting from the Order period. It is considered one of the best collections in Europe. The collections will interest adults and children alike, who can see and touch many unusual historical artifacts here. To get into the museum you can only by arrangement with the owner by calling +7-906-2101043.

The rest of the day can be spent in the Mushkino Safari Park. It is open all year round and awaits guests on any day, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. In the park you can walk around the picturesque surroundings, feed deer (the local farm is home to almost 1,800 animals). Horse rides are also available by appointment by calling +7 9062 18 29 00. Once you've had your fill of walking, head to a local restaurant for dinner, which, by the way, has a kids' menu. Afterwards, the whole family can go to the sauna, which is located in a separate building on the bank of the river. In addition to the steam room, there is a mini-kitchen, two recreation rooms, billiards and a covered veranda with a beautiful view. You can book the sauna for at least 3 hours. If you have any questions, call +7 4012 52 39 39 or look for answers on website.

After a great vacation you should have a great night's sleep. Hurry to the hotel!