Gjern is an urban Settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. Gjern lies at 30 m above sea level. It has 1,553 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Silkeborg, 12.9 km to the west. Among the landmarks around are Illerup Ådal (22 km), Museum Jorn (13.4 km) and Den Gamle By (29 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (13.5 km) and Møllehøj (28 km).