It is a part of the municipality of Buren, and lies about 9 km south of Veenendaal.

It may refer to the linden tree (Tilia), however the etymology is unclear.

[4] The village originated along the Oude Rijn, however the river became non-navigable around 1200.

The Dutch Reformed Church was built around 1400, and the tower dates from 1450.

[6] Windmill De Zwaan dates from 1644 and is a grist mill.