Vattrup is a village in Silkeborg Municipality, in the region of Central Denmark, Denmark. Vattrup lies at 60 m above sea level. The nearest city is Silkeborg, 17.7 km to the southeast. Among the landmarks around are Viborg Cathedral (18.2 km), Museum Jorn (18.5 km) and Skovgaard Museum (18.2 km). Among the natural features are Himmelbjerget (28 km) and Store Hørbyhøj (17.9 km).