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May 30, 2003 Population: 2,536 The Village of Nolborg Nolborg is a tiny farming village of 188 residents located 13 kilometers to the East of Kanin Fjord along E220. The town is constructed on a small piece of relatively flat land on the northside of Kaninfjorden. Nolborg derives its name from “Nol” meaning north and from “Borg” meaning stronghold or fort in old Norse. The town’s name translates roughly into North Fort. Despite its name, the town does not currently possess a fort or any type of stronghold. Until the early 20th century, the town was little more then a small trading outpost consisting of several buildings that were only inhabited during the summer months. Permanent year-round inhabitation did not begin until the early 20th century with the establishment of several farms directly to the south of town. A small dock was constructed during the 1920s, providing Nolborg with an ability to ship goods to Kanin Fjord and mainland Norway. Unfortunately, the Nazis destroyed most of the town in the 1940s, and it was not until the 1960s that the town was able to fully recover. For the past 40 years, Nolborg has remained a small farming village. E220 Prior to the construction of E220, Nolborg was almost completely inaccessible by land. There were several trails that could be used to travel to towns to the East, but these were little more than dilapidated dirt paths that were impassible to motorized vehicles. Only a small dock with several boats connected the town to the rest of the world. The completion of the E220 project in 1998 connected Nolborg to the remainder of Norway by road and allowed for easier transport of goods out of the town. The highway brought additional jobs, access to modern medical care, and luxury goods, helping to improve the quality of life of the town’s residents and modernize its economy. Explosive growth of the towns to the west helped to keep the village small despite its location along a busy thoroughfare. Still, plenty of travelers stop at the town’s gas station and occasionally stay at the local inn. The Train Arrives In 2003, the construction of the Tufjord Line connected Stokkvågen with Norway’s rail network. This involved the addition of a train stop in Nolborg, further connecting the town to mainland Norway. Only 25% of the town’s residents own a vehicle, limiting residents from traveling beyond the town’s borders. The arrival of a train stop gave residents the ability to travel to other parts of Norway without needing to own a car. Regional View A few aerial pictures of Nolborg Farming is located to the south of town and E220, while the town is squeezed in between the rial and E220. Closeup of the town center. Nolborg Dock and boatramp located on the east side of town. Center of town West side of town. Southern farmlands The Brøgger Family Estate The Brøgger family is a wealthy Norwegian family that made their fortune off of the oil industry. The family moved into Nolborg in 2000.
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