Kjellerup is an urban Settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. Kjellerup lies at 63 m above sea level. It has 5,295 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Silkeborg, 15.2 km to the southeast. Among the landmarks around are Viborg Cathedral (18.2 km), Museum Jorn (16.1 km) and Skovgaard Museum (18.2 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (26 km) and Store Hørbyhøj (17.7 km).