Björklinge between Långsjön, outdoor experiences and culture

Björklinge combines Långsjön with a variety of outdoor experiences and distinctive cultural traces. The Björklinge outdoor recreation area is located on Långsjön, 20 kilometres north of Uppsala. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Björklinge can therefore plan their stay around very different interests: active days on a mountain bike, winter activities by the lake or discoveries around the church and historic burial sites.

Outdoor recreation area by Långsjön

The outdoor recreation area has a mountain bike trail with two sections. Both begin and end at the large gravel parking area between the beach and the gravel pit. Having the same starting and finishing point makes planning easier, while the two sections offer different options for the bike ride.

The outdoor recreation area also offers various possibilities beyond cycling. The disc golf course at Sandviksbadet is suitable for all ages and ability levels; a full round takes around 40 minutes. This makes it possible to incorporate a manageable activity into the day's plans. The bathing area is called Sandviksbadet, Långsjöbadet or Björklingebadet. It is useful to know all three names when planning your trip. At Björklingebadet, also known as Sandviksbadet, there are changing rooms with showers and toilets.

Winter options with different focuses

During the colder season, Björklinge takes on another character. The Sjöhagsspåret cross-country ski trail is approximately 2.5 kilometres long. The gravel pit area also has a toboggan run, a small ski lift and two downhill runs. When choosing a holiday apartment, visitors can therefore cater to different winter interests, from cross-country skiing and tobogganing to downhill skiing. Conditions remain decisive, however: if the weather permits and the ice is safe enough, an approximately five-kilometre-long ice-skating track is created on Långsjön. It starts on the shore at Sandviksbadet.

Church, burial sites and a walkable path

Björklinge Church provides a cultural complement. It is situated on the southern slope of the ridge, where the Uppsala Plain gives way to woodland. Agneta Horn had a magnificent tomb choir built for herself and her husband in Björklinge Church. The Sätuna tomb choir contains a total of 28 coffins. The so-called Kyrkstigen is kept open and accessible, providing another point of interest for visitors who want to learn about the area's history alongside its natural attractions. Those interested in local history can compare these different historical points of interest.

Travel planning and finding suitable accommodation

When choosing accommodation, you can first organise your stay according to the season, occasion and preferred daily rhythm. A fixed date may determine when you travel: Björklingedagen is scheduled to take place on the last Sunday in August. If an event date is not the main focus, it helps to decide early between a stay with changing focuses and one centred on a clearly defined interest. Also consider whether you want to include a short activity in your day or set aside several hours for a single experience. This allows you to align your search for a holiday apartment in Björklinge with your own travel plans. The desired mix of spontaneous and pre-planned days can serve as your personal guide.

More places to consider

If you would like to compare Björklinge with other places, you will find the nearest destinations here: Uppsala, Storvreta, Järlåsa and Almunge.

To the main travel overview: Uppsala.