[1] The name, written as Birklinge, was used for the parish as early as 1314, and Norsemen graves have been found in the area.

Björklinge is situated on a glacial ridge next to lake Långsjön.

European route E4 passed through the village until the new motorway east of Björklinge was opened for traffic on October 17, 2007.

There is a statue of him, created by the artist Bror Hjorth, standing next to the church.

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