Ørsted is an urban Settlement in Assens Municipality, in the region of Southern Denmark, Denmark. Ørsted lies at 64 m above sea level. It has 226 inhabitants (2026). The nearest city is Odense, 22 km to the east. Beaches nearby: Sandager Næs (11 km), Assens Næs (13 km), Sønder Aaby (14 km). Among the landmarks around are Nonnebakken (22 km), Viking Age Ring Fortresses (22 km) and St. Canute's Cathedral (22 km). Among the natural features are Frøbjerg Bavnehøj (4.0 km) and Øksnebjerg (7.8 km).