Ans is an urban Settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. Ans lies at 19 m above sea level. It has 1,927 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Silkeborg, 15.4 km to the south. Among the landmarks around are Viborg Cathedral (19.5 km), Fyrkat (37 km) and Museum Jorn (16.4 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (23 km) and Store Hørbyhøj (23 km).