Country Sweden County Östergötland County Time zone CET (UTC+1) Population 2,886 (31 Dec 2010) | Province Östergötland Municipality Motala Municipality Area 240 ha Local time Thursday 12:50 PM | |
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Weather 3°C, Wind SW at 13 km/h, 87% Humidity | ||
Borensberg is a locality situated in Motala Municipality, Östergötland County, Sweden with 2,886 inhabitants in 2010. It is located 15 km east of Motala next to the Göta kanal and lake Boren, and has some factories including the plastic sheet manufacturer Arla Plast.
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Map of 590 31 Borensberg, Sweden
History
The original name of the town was Husbyfjöl, as which it was first mentioned 17 April 1307. It is known to have been the place of a bridge on the Skänninge-Örebro road since former times. It is known to have hosted a pub during the reign of queen Christina of Sweden.
The building of Göta Canal had a major impact on the town.
Borensberg municipality was formed in 1952 through a merger of Brunneby, Klockrike och Kristberg municipalities. This area has been part of Motala municipality since 1971.
Events
Husbyfjöl market is held annually, on the first Saturday of September.
Transportation
Busses to and from Borensberg include Östgötatrafiken's line 520, 52, 53 (Linköping - Motala) and 51 (Linköping - Borensberg). Linköping City Airport is the closest commercial airport, roughly 35 minutes away.
Sports
The following sports clubs are located in Borensberg: