Borensberg
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Borensberg is a town in Motala Municipality, Sweden with a population of 2,667 as of 2000.
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. It gave the town its current name as well as brought with it the growth of the town to its current size.
Husbyfjöl market is held annually in September.
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