Børkop was the municipal seat of the former Børkop Municipality, until 1 January 2007.
Børkop Watermill seen from the millpond
Børkov Watermill is a fully-functioning timber framedwatermill, dating back to the sixteenth century, located at a small stream in the southeastern part of the town.
By exploring the area around the watermill it is possible to find one of the wooden trolls, called "Ene Øjesten", made by the artist Thomas Dambo.