Borre mound cemetery

Borre mound cemetery is an archaeological site containing seven large burial mounds and twenty-one smaller ones set within a national park near Horten. The site spreads across expansive grounds where visitors can walk around and examine the varied structures of these ancient tombs.

The oldest mounds date from the 6th century and mark this place as a power center used over many centuries. This role continued through the early Viking period, showing how important the site remained for the people who lived here.

Artifacts found here display animal and knot patterns that decorated harnesses and jewelry of the buried elite. These ornaments reveal the artistic skill and wealth of the people honored in this cemetery.

The site is accessible year-round with paths that make it easy to explore the different mounds on foot. An on-site visitor center provides additional information and historical context about what you are seeing.

Ground-penetrating radar has revealed buried remains of prehistoric structures and evidence of an ancient harbor not visible to the eye. These hidden discoveries show the site was far more than just a burial ground.