Birch Island Björkö
28km/18mi west of Stockholm, in Lake Mälar, lies the little island of Björkö (Birch Island). During the Viking period Björkö was a trading station, with a population in the 10th century of some 1,000 craftsmen, merchants, peasants and slaves. Here too, about 830, St Angsbar preached the Gospel.
In summer there are boat services from Stockholm and Södertälje to Björkö.
In summer there are boat services from Stockholm and Södertälje to Björkö.
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Björkö Cemetery
Outside the area of Björkö is a cemetery with some 2,500 burials, the largest in Sweden. Excavations brought to light silver coins from France, an indication of Björkö's extensive trading connections. The area around the old settlement is now protected as an ancient monument. Nearby is St Angstar's Chapel (consecrated 930).
