Bakbjerg is a settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. Bakbjerg lies at 111 m above sea level. The nearest city is Silkeborg, 9.9 km to the northwest. Among the landmarks around are Illerup Ådal (19.9 km), Museum Jorn (9.0 km) and Voer Abbey (7.1 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (4.4 km) and Møllehøj (17.8 km).