BORGER
The village was first mentioned in 1327 as “Johannes in Borghere”. The etymology is unclear.
Borger is an esdorp which developed in the Early Middle Ages on the Hondsrug along the road from Groningen to Coevorden. In the early 13th century a daughter church was established from Anloo. Borger became the main settlement, and three satellites were established around the village: Buinen, Drouwen and Westdorp.
The tower of the Dutch Reformed church dates from the 14th century and has been restored in 1840. The medieval church was replaced in 1826.[4] There is an original sheep pen from the 18th century in Borger.
Borger was home to 519 people in 1840. In 1958, the open air theatre opened in Borger and can seat 600 people.Borger used to be an independent municipality. In 1998, it was merged into Borger-Odoorn.
The dolmens
The dolmens in Borger, Netherlands, are fascinating prehistoric monuments that have stimulated the imagination for centuries. These megalithic structures consist of enormous stones that were erected in the Neolithic period, between 3400 and 2850 BC. They served as burial chambers for the area’s early inhabitants. The dolmens are a unique heritage and offer a tangible window into the past. They testify to the construction skills and spiritual life of our ancestors. Borger is best known for the Hunebed Center, a museum dedicated to these mysterious monuments. Visitors can learn more about the history, archeology and cultural significance of the dolmens. The dolmens attract thousands of visitors every year, both archaeologists and curious travelers, who are fascinated by these prehistoric relics. They are an important tourist attraction and a reminder of our shared heritage. Moreover, they remain the subject of study and research, which helps us to understand more about the lives of our ancestors in the distant past. In Borger, history, culture and adventure meet amid the peaceful Drenthe landscapes, where the dolmens continue to tell their story as silent witnesses to those who are willing to list
Willibrords kerk
The original medieval church of Borger was dedicated to Willibrord. Due to its dilapidated state, the church was demolished in the early 19th century and replaced by the current so-called Waterstaatskerk. The tower is still the original Gothic tower from the 14th century. [3] Since 2013, the church has been used as a cultural stage. From 2013 to May 2022, the church was used by cultural venue VanSlag. After that, cultural venue Podium34 will be the user of the accommodation. Before the cultural venue took over the building, the church was part of Borger’s meeting centre and connected to it via a corridor. The town hall of the former municipality of Borger was also located in this centre.
