Ragnit Castle (Neman)
Massive ruins of a Teutonic castle above the Neman — one of the region’s most impressive castles.
The Teutonic Knights built the castle from the late 13th century as an outpost on the Neman.
It is being conserved and gradually opened to visitors.
Neman town is 13 km from Sovetsk.
Tips
- Check whether the courtyard is open.
- Best photo from the riverbank.
- Border area — carry your ID.
Getting there
Neman town, 13 km from Sovetsk.
Prices, opening hours and rules change — check official sources before you travel.
Nearby
EastSovetsk (Tilsit)Home of the Treaty of Tilsit and Tilsiter cheese: the Queen Louise Bridge over the Neman and one of the region’s best-preserved streets.
EastChernyakhovsk (Insterburg)A 14th-century Teutonic castle, Trakehner horse studs and a quiet historic centre.
Curonian SpitEfa HeightHuge dunes over 60 metres high with views of both the sea and the lagoon — the Baltic’s desert.