Salten is an urban Settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. Salten lies at 105 m above sea level. It has 720 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Silkeborg, 9.7 km to the north. Among the landmarks around are Museum Jorn (8.7 km), Illerup Ådal (23 km) and Voer Abbey (9.1 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (7.6 km) and Møllehøj (19.9 km).