Elling is a settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. The nearest city is Silkeborg, 8.4 km to the east. Among the landmarks around are Museum Jorn (8.4 km), Viborg Cathedral (31 km) and Silkeborg Museum (8.1 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (17.8 km) and Store Hørbyhøj (4.7 km).