Sortenborg is a settlement in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. The nearest city is Silkeborg, 5.5 km to the southwest. Among the landmarks around are Museum Jorn (6.4 km), Viborg Cathedral (29 km) and Illerup Ådal (28 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (13.5 km) and Store Hørbyhøj (15.2 km).