Borghaug, Norway - Population 790

 The village also known as Vestbygda is located in the VestAgder region about 193 miles southwest of Oslo. The settlement is built around the harbour in a particularly exposed stretch of the Norwegian coast. There was a considerable emigration to the United States from this region in former times.

 The place has strong connections to the sea and the harbour is protected by a breakwater constructed of stone. Vestbygda is known as one of the places with the strongest winds throughout southern Norway, and is therefore popular for windsurfing.

 The vicinity contains a varied cultural landscape with ancient tracks dating back to Neolithic times. There are fishing opportunities in many areas, both inland and at sea. Nearby Farsund was formerly an important shipowning town with up to 50 registered vessels.

 The numerous stone fences and clearings are the most characteristic features of the agricultural landscape around Borghaug. The number, size and density of these testify to the hard labour involved in clearing this land for cultivation. Farmers have regularly burnt off the undergrowth of the pastures each spring to give good growing conditions for grass.

 The museum at Listerskøyta Kystkultursenter holds records of schooners, a boat type more commonly known as List Ring, which was originally built in Borshavn. The museum is located in the former Brekne Holmen Yard.