Borre facts for kids
Borre is a small town located in the Horten municipality. It's part of the Vestfold og Telemark county in Norway. Around 1,056 people lived there in 2013. Even though it's small today, Borre has a very interesting and important past, especially during the Viking Age.
Borre's Viking Age History
A Center of Power
Borre was a really important place during the Viking Age, which was a long time ago, from about 793 AD to 1066 AD. It was a center of power, meaning important leaders and powerful families lived there. This made Borre a key location for trade and meetings.
The town is even mentioned in a famous collection of stories called "Heimskringla." This book was written by a clever Icelandic historian named Snorre Sturlason in the 1200s. It tells tales about the kings of Norway, and Borre plays a part in some of these old stories.
Changes Over Time
Town Divisions and Mergers
Borre and Horten were once considered the same town. However, in 1857, they were officially divided into two separate areas. This meant they had their own local governments and rules.
Later, in 1988, Borre and Horten decided to join together again. They became one larger municipality, and it was named Borre municipality. But this name didn't last forever! In 2002, the name of the combined municipality was changed to Horten. This shows how towns can change and grow over many years.
